Director of Business Continuity

Pay Range: $94,338 USD to $122,640 USD

This position is designated as a Hybrid - Work from Home model with a mix of in-office and remote workdays. The specific schedule will be determined by the manager based on business needs. Candidates for this position are expected to live within a reasonable daily commuting distance.

SUMMARY

The Director of Business Continuity plays a critical role in leading the organization's resilience efforts. This director is responsible for shaping the continuity strategy, collaborating across departments to ensure alignment, and performing ongoing risk assessment. The Director of Business Continuity protects critical information and assets of the company, improving monitoring and situational awareness.

The ideal candidate for this role should possess an exceptional level of strategic agility, with an analytical and data-driven approach to complex business planning and cyber security concepts. An expert communicator, the Director of Business Continuity will utilize strong leadership skills and expertise in the field to ensure business operations continue uninterrupted and that the organization is prepared for potential obstacles.

The impact of the Director of Business Continuity is great, ensuring the company continues to thrive despite ever-changing business, cyber security, and risk landscapes.

All employees are expected to protect the information and assets of the organization through heightened awareness of information security, cybersecurity, and risk management best practices, as well as complying with all applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Oversee the development, documentation, maintenance, and communication of business continuity procedures across the organization, collaborating with stakeholders at all levels.
• Develop and oversee an enterprise-wide training program for business continuity encompassing disaster recovery principles, strategies, and best practices.
• Oversee the business continuity plan review, maintenance and testing across all business units including a change management process.
• Stay informed of current threats including cyber threats and best practices to minimize risks to the organization.
• Act as a subject matter expert, collaborating with departments on the creation and revision of business continuity risk assessments.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders in the evaluation, testing, and assessment of the use of technology to support business continuity goals including cyber security goals and objectives within the organization.
• Provide input and assistance in the development and implementation of risk management policies when appropriate.
• Direct and participate in the management of an event including the analysis of cyber incidents, assisting in the recovery of operations as needed.
• Build and manage the business continuity program budget, conducting regular audits to ensure departmental compliance with budgetary constraints.
• Ensure company-wide adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and policies including the FFIEC guidelines.
• Review and develop reporting on applicable business continuity activities, testing and other initiatives as requested for management, board of directors, auditors, and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Assume responsibility for additional projects and tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, a related field, or a commensurate combination of education and experience required.
• Familiarity with end-to-end banking operations required.
• Demonstrable history of successful work in core enterprise applications, data processing functions, and inherent risks required.
• Experience in business continuity planning or emergency management planning required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Proficient knowledge of core enterprise applications, including business intelligence, customer relationship management, and enterprise resource planning.
• Working knowledge of the FFIEC business continuity guidelines and other applicable FFIEC guidance.
• Familiarity with data processing functions, such as data inventory, mapping, categorization, and purpose identification.
• Proficient knowledge of inherent risks related to data processing, including privacy risks, security vulnerabilities, and compliance considerations.
• Confident decision-making abilities and the skill to use sound judgment about the timing of choices; particularly the ability to make informed, responsible decisions with limited information or under considerable amounts of stress.
• Successful project management and strategic planning experience with a substantial record of managing projects, setting goals, developing timelines, and monitoring progress.
• Leadership experience and the ability to manage a team of direct reports.
• Strong critical-thinking skills and the ability to analyze potential project outcomes with the adaptability to redirect attention as needed to meet targets and deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with internal and external customers at all levels.
• A positive and proactive approach to work, demonstrating enthusiasm, adaptability, and the ability to maintain composure and professionalism in stressful or adverse conditions.
• Ability to accurately and quickly complete standard mathematical calculations.
• Proficient computer literacy, including comfort with Microsoft systems and Office Suite.
• Intermediate typing skills to meet the needs of this position.
• Current driver's license and reliable transportation with appropriate insurance coverage; additionally, the ability to drive occasionally in the course of performing assigned duties and responsibilities.
• The ability to work with minimal or no supervision.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field strongly preferred.
• Advanced and specialized training in cyber security and/or IT infrastructure preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers; handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

NOTE

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently.

Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others.

The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations and other laws/regulations as applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)