VP, Senior Business Continuity Planning Officer

Banc of California•Los Angeles, CA

18d•$101,000 - $165,000•Onsite

About The Position

The VP, Senior Business Continuity Planning Officer serves as second in command for the Business Continuity team and supports crisis management and the team’s business-as-usual activities. This role ensures timely completion of Business Continuity Program deliverables, including business impact analyses and business continuity plans. It owns training materials, procedures, standards, and exercise documentation, and operates and maintains the Bank’s Riskonnect and OnSolve tools in alignment with the FFIEC Business Continuity Planning Handbook. All duties are performed in accordance with Company policies and procedures and applicable U.S. state and federal laws and regulations. The position requires onsite work four days each week. The successful candidate will support continuity and disaster recovery planning, testing, crisis response, regulatory compliance, executive and Board reporting, vendor due diligence, and related projects. A high school diploma or equivalent is required; a bachelor’s degree or higher is preferred.

Requirements

7–10 years of related work experience developing and strategically managing business continuity planning programs in the financial services industry.
Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws and banking compliance regulations related to business continuity planning.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, including the ability to create professional PowerPoint presentations.
Extensive knowledge of Business Continuity Program planning, coordination, and testing best practices, with the ability to identify and recommend solutions.
Experience using artificial intelligence.
Lean Six Sigma expertise.
Strong analytical skills using Excel and large data sets.
Process redesign expertise.
Experience with Board reporting and data aggregation.
Ability to translate strategic objectives into tactical execution plans.
Program management skills.
Effective organizational and time management skills.
Exceptional oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to influence change across the company.
Ability to work under stressful conditions and outside regular business hours to support a crisis and business continuity or disaster recovery testing.
Ability to provide consultation and expert advice to management and business partners.
Ability to work with little to no supervision.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Ability to work onsite four days each week.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

Create standards, policies, and procedures that support processes and ensure plans and procedures are updated regularly, including after significant operational changes or findings from testing, audits, or examinations.
Plan, conduct, and debrief business continuity and disaster recovery exercises to test the adequacy of existing plans and strategies.
Serve as a key point of contact for crisis management and as the front line for continuity efforts following a disruption.
Coordinate emergency response processes and teams, including required training.
Ensure timely and accurate completion of program deliverables, including Business Impact Analyses and Business Continuity Plans, and reporting aligned with recovery time objectives.
Prepare executive presentations, including quarterly Board reporting.
Assess and perform due diligence on vendors and suppliers to ensure alignment with Bank requirements.
Support third-party and internal disaster recovery testing.
Maintain current knowledge of FFIEC and other regulatory and industry guidance, requirements, trends, and technological innovations in banking and information technology, and make recommendations.
Support special projects, respond to audit requests, and manage other activities as needed.
Follow established policies and procedures and perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Benefits

401(k) plan with company match and immediate vesting.
Comprehensive insurance options, including medical, dental, vision, AD&D, supplemental life, and long-term disability insurance.
Pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions and pre-tax Flexible Spending Account.
Adoption, surrogacy, and fertility assistance.
Paid parental leave and family support solutions, including family care options.
Paid vacation days, holidays, and volunteer time off for eligible team members.
Tuition reimbursement.
Annual mentorship program.
Leadership development resources.
Access to LinkedIn Learning.