How to Apply: Send your application to recruitment@cibke.com with the subject being the title of the job.
Show You Can Run a Risk Framework, Not Just Talk About It
This role sits at the intersection of operational risk and business continuity in a bank. Hiring managers will probe how you've embedded frameworks, run RCSAs, and kept BCPs alive under pressure. Bring evidence, not theory.
1. Prove your RCSA and control testing experience: Be ready to walk through a full RCSA cycle you've led or supported. Mention how you identified risks, designed controls, and tracked action plans to closure. If you have examples of KRI breaches you escalated, share them.
2. Show your BCM muscle: Describe a time you coordinated a business impact analysis or a disaster recovery test. Highlight how you documented lessons learnt and followed up on actions. If you've used BCM software, name it.
3. Certifications matter: If you hold ORM, ISO 22301, or CISA, put them prominently on your CV. If not, show you're pursuing them or have equivalent training. This signals commitment to the field.
4. Know the regulatory landscape: Familiarize yourself with Central Bank of Kenya and Egypt reporting requirements. Mention any experience with regulatory submissions or exams. This shows you understand the stakes.
5. Prepare for scenario questions: Expect questions like 'What would you do if a critical system goes down?' or 'How do you convince a department head to prioritize BCM?' Practice structured answers that show judgment and communication.
6. Highlight cross-functional collaboration: This role works with many departments. Give examples of how you've influenced stakeholders without direct authority. Show you can build relationships and get buy-in.
7. Tailor your CV to the job: Use keywords from the posting: Operational Risk, RCSA, KRI, BCM, Disaster Recovery, ISO 22301. Quantify your achievements where possible, like 'reduced risk incidents by X%' or 'trained 200 staff on BCP.'
8. Ask smart questions: In the interview, ask about the bank's current risk culture, recent BCM tests, or how the team integrates with other risk functions. This shows genuine interest and strategic thinking.