Business Continuity Planning Analyst

About Patelco Credit Union

Patelco Credit Union is a not-for-profit credit union with a purpose to build financial health and wellbeing for our members. Since 1936, Patelco has grown from $500 in assets to over $9 billion in assets and is the 7th largest credit union in California with branches throughout Northern California.

We are here for our members throughout all their stages of life. Meeting them with the products and services to help them plan purposefully for their futures and to secure our life-long partnership as their trusted financial advocate. As one team, we are all committed to delivering service, empowering financial literacy, creating products, and providing new technology for our members.

We believe that work should be rewarding, challenging, and enjoyable. We're dedicated to creating a positive and supportive culture where our team members can thrive. If you're looking to use your skills and knowledge to make a difference in our members' lives, Patelco could be the perfect fit for you.

Overview

The Business Continuity Planning (BCP) Analyst is responsible for supporting the iteration, implementation, and maintenance of the credit union's Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BC/DR) program. This role helps ensure that the organization is prepared for potential disruptions by conducting risk assessments, facilitating business impact analyses (BIAs), and coordinating response and recovery plans. The BCP Analyst collaborates with business units to enhance resilience and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the maturation, maintenance, and testing of the Business Continuity Plan (BCP) and Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP).
• Conduct Business Impact Analyses (BIAs) to identify critical business functions, recovery priorities, and dependencies.
• Support the iteration and maintenance of contingency plans, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain documentation related to business continuity planning, including risk assessments, recovery strategies, and incident response procedures.
• Identify and assess risks related to business operations, technology disruptions, cybersecurity threats, and external events.
• Assist in developing response and recovery strategies to minimize downtime and operational impact.
• Support incident response efforts during business disruptions, ensuring proper execution of recovery plans.
• Coordinate and conduct business continuity exercises, including tabletop scenarios, recovery drills, and system failover tests.
• Analyze test results and recommend improvements to enhance recovery capabilities.
• Help develop and deliver BCP training to employees, ensuring awareness of their roles and responsibilities during a disruption.
• Help ensure compliance with NCUA, FFIEC, and other regulatory requirements related to business continuity and disaster recovery.
• Monitor industry trends and regulatory updates to enhance the credit union's resilience strategies.
• Prepare reports for executive leadership, risk committees, and regulators on business continuity planning and program effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in business continuity, disaster recovery, or operational risk management, preferably in a financial institution.
• Familiarity with business continuity frameworks, including ISO 22301, FFIEC BCP Handbook, and NIST standards.
• Experience in conducting risk assessments, BIAs, and business continuity testing.
• Preferred Certifications:
  • Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP)
  • Associate Business Continuity Professional (ABCP)

Target Base Pay

$81,391 - $95,745 / year

Compensation at Patelco

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Patelco Credit Union considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. We offer a competitive total rewards package including a wide range of medical, dental, vision, financial, and other benefits.

We Offer

Physical Health:

• Exceptional Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance benefits
• Rewards for completing wellness related activities

Financial Health:

• Competitive compensation packages with bonus opportunity
• 401(k) with 3% Safe Harbor and 5% employer match
• Discounts on loan products
• Tuition reimbursement

Emotional Health:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• PTO for part-time and full-time positions
• Paid holidays

Personal Development:

• On-the-job training and skills development
• Internal transfer opportunities for career growth
• Volunteer work

Patelco Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans

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