SAMA BCM Framework L2

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This module covers the requirements and implementation of the SAMA Business Continuity Management (BCM) Framework for financial institutions. 

It focuses on BCM governance, roles and responsibilities, policy development, strategic alignment, and regulatory compliance. Participants develop knowledge of Risk Assessments (RA), Business Impact Analysis (BIA), Recovery Time Objectives (RTO), Recovery Point Objectives (RPO), and Maximum Acceptable Outage (MAO). 

The module also addresses disaster recovery planning, alternative sites, third-party risk management, incident response, crisis management, BCM testing and exercises, training and awareness programs, document management, and independent assurance activities. Emphasis is placed on ensuring operational resilience, minimizing disruption to critical services, and meeting SAMA regulatory expectations.

Designed to assess

  • Governance

  • Compliance

  • Risk Assessment

  • BIA

  • Resilience

  • Recovery

  • Testing

  • Assurance

Use this test to hire for

  • BCM Manager
  • Business Continuity Analyst
  • Risk Manager
  • Crisis Manager
  • IT Manager
  • Compliance Officer
  • Internal Auditor
  • Duration 10 minutes
  • Languages English
  • Level All Levels /

Question

A Member Organization is restructuring its BCM Committee. While the CRO, CIO, and CISO are confirmed members, the CEO proposes that the BCM Manager report solely to the Head of Operations rather than being a formal member of the Committee to ensure "operational agility." Based on SAMA control considerations, why is this proposal deficient?

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Question

During a strategic review, a bank’s Board delegates "ultimate responsibility" for the BCM program to the Chief Risk Officer (CRO) to streamline oversight. According to the SAMA Framework, what is the specific requirement regarding this delegation of responsibility?

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Question

A Member Organization defines its BCM Strategy with a focus on immediate tactical recovery. However, an external auditor flags the strategy for failing to meet the minimum SAMA "Strategic Alignment" criteria. What specific element is most likely missing from the strategy?

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