Busey
Technology & Business Continuity Manager
Busey
is hiring for the
Technology & Business Continuity Manager
role. Overview
The Technology & Business Continuity Manager (TBCM) is responsible for the development, execution, and continuous improvement of the bank’s business continuity program. While disaster recovery and cyber incident response are led by the Information Security (IS) and IT teams, the TBCM will maintain close collaboration with those groups to ensure continuity planning aligns with recovery capabilities and threat scenarios. This role ensures that critical business operations can continue during and after disruptions by maintaining up-to-date Business Impact Analyses (BIAs), Business Resumption Plans (BRPs), and contingency exercises. The TBCM will work closely with first-line business units, technology teams, and third-party risk management (TPRM) to ensure seamless coordination and communication across all continuity-related activities.
Responsibilities
Business Continuity Program Management: Develop, maintain, and enhance business continuity plans and procedures across the organization.
Business Impact Analyses & BRPs: Conduct and update BIAs and BRPs on a rolling basis, reflecting current business processes and priorities.
Documentation & Review: Monitor and proactively review continuity documentation quarterly to keep plans current and actionable.
Contingency Planning & Exercises: Design, coordinate, and execute contingency exercises with business units to validate recovery strategies and identify gaps.
After-Action & Improvements: Facilitate after-action reviews and ensure lessons learned are incorporated into future planning.
Stakeholder Engagement & Documentation: Partner with first-line business units to document critical processes and dependencies.
Cross-Functional Alignment: Collaborate with IS and IT to align continuity plans with disaster recovery and cyber incident response capabilities.
Third-Party Risk: Work with TPRM to identify and reflect vendor-related continuity risks in vendor profiles and internal continuity plans.
Communication Liaison: Serve as liaison between Business Continuity, IS, IT, and TPRM for seamless information sharing.
Training & Awareness: Develop and deliver training to ensure employees understand their roles in continuity and recovery; support emergency response readiness.
Monitoring & Continuous Improvement: Track industry trends, regulatory expectations, and internal metrics to evolve the program; implement improvements to enhance maturity and efficiency.
Education & Experience Education
Bachelor’s degree in Business Continuity, Risk Management, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field.
Professional certifications such as CBCP, MBCI, or equivalent are strongly preferred.
Experience
5+ years of experience in business continuity, operational risk, or related roles within the financial services industry.
Experience working with first-line business units and understanding banking operations and dependencies.
Familiarity with regulatory expectations (e.g., FFIEC, Fed) related to business continuity and third-party risk.
Essential Skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to assess risks and develop actionable plans.
Excellent written and verbal communication; able to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
Project management; ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Technical aptitude; understanding of IT infrastructure, disaster recovery, and data recovery concepts.
Proactive mindset with attention to detail and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with business continuity tools or platforms (e.g., Fusion, Archer, or similar).
Familiarity with third-party risk management frameworks and vendor due diligence.
Ability to automate or streamline continuity processes using tools such as Excel macros, Power Automate, or scripting languages.
Experience in lean team environments with cross-functional collaboration.
Benefits And Compensation Salary offered is based on factors including the job duties, required qualifications and relevant experience, and local market trends. The role may be eligible for bonus or incentives based on company and individual performance.
Base Pay Range: $92,000 - $126,000/year
Busey provides a competitive Total Rewards package, including 401(k) match, profit sharing, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, wellness incentives, and an employee assistance program. Pre-tax health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts may be available where eligible. Visit Busey Total Rewards for more information.
Equal Opportunity Busey values a diverse and inclusive workplace and strives to recruit, develop and retain individuals with exceptional talent. Busey is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets. Visit Busey.com/Careers to learn more about Busey’s Equal Opportunity Employment.
Unsolicited Resumes Busey Bank and its subsidiaries do not accept liability for fees for resumes from recruiters or agencies without a binding written recruitment agreement. Busey may consider candidates submitted by agencies with an Agreement in place. Agencies without an Agreement are requested not to contact Busey regarding recruiting inquiries or resumes. No phone calls or emails, please.
Additional Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Business Development and Sales
Industries: Banking
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Busey
is hiring for the
Technology & Business Continuity Manager
role. Overview
The Technology & Business Continuity Manager (TBCM) is responsible for the development, execution, and continuous improvement of the bank’s business continuity program. While disaster recovery and cyber incident response are led by the Information Security (IS) and IT teams, the TBCM will maintain close collaboration with those groups to ensure continuity planning aligns with recovery capabilities and threat scenarios. This role ensures that critical business operations can continue during and after disruptions by maintaining up-to-date Business Impact Analyses (BIAs), Business Resumption Plans (BRPs), and contingency exercises. The TBCM will work closely with first-line business units, technology teams, and third-party risk management (TPRM) to ensure seamless coordination and communication across all continuity-related activities.
Responsibilities
Business Continuity Program Management: Develop, maintain, and enhance business continuity plans and procedures across the organization.
Business Impact Analyses & BRPs: Conduct and update BIAs and BRPs on a rolling basis, reflecting current business processes and priorities.
Documentation & Review: Monitor and proactively review continuity documentation quarterly to keep plans current and actionable.
Contingency Planning & Exercises: Design, coordinate, and execute contingency exercises with business units to validate recovery strategies and identify gaps.
After-Action & Improvements: Facilitate after-action reviews and ensure lessons learned are incorporated into future planning.
Stakeholder Engagement & Documentation: Partner with first-line business units to document critical processes and dependencies.
Cross-Functional Alignment: Collaborate with IS and IT to align continuity plans with disaster recovery and cyber incident response capabilities.
Third-Party Risk: Work with TPRM to identify and reflect vendor-related continuity risks in vendor profiles and internal continuity plans.
Communication Liaison: Serve as liaison between Business Continuity, IS, IT, and TPRM for seamless information sharing.
Training & Awareness: Develop and deliver training to ensure employees understand their roles in continuity and recovery; support emergency response readiness.
Monitoring & Continuous Improvement: Track industry trends, regulatory expectations, and internal metrics to evolve the program; implement improvements to enhance maturity and efficiency.
Education & Experience Education
Bachelor’s degree in Business Continuity, Risk Management, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field.
Professional certifications such as CBCP, MBCI, or equivalent are strongly preferred.
Experience
5+ years of experience in business continuity, operational risk, or related roles within the financial services industry.
Experience working with first-line business units and understanding banking operations and dependencies.
Familiarity with regulatory expectations (e.g., FFIEC, Fed) related to business continuity and third-party risk.
Essential Skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to assess risks and develop actionable plans.
Excellent written and verbal communication; able to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
Project management; ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Technical aptitude; understanding of IT infrastructure, disaster recovery, and data recovery concepts.
Proactive mindset with attention to detail and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with business continuity tools or platforms (e.g., Fusion, Archer, or similar).
Familiarity with third-party risk management frameworks and vendor due diligence.
Ability to automate or streamline continuity processes using tools such as Excel macros, Power Automate, or scripting languages.
Experience in lean team environments with cross-functional collaboration.
Benefits And Compensation Salary offered is based on factors including the job duties, required qualifications and relevant experience, and local market trends. The role may be eligible for bonus or incentives based on company and individual performance.
Base Pay Range: $92,000 - $126,000/year
Busey provides a competitive Total Rewards package, including 401(k) match, profit sharing, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, wellness incentives, and an employee assistance program. Pre-tax health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts may be available where eligible. Visit Busey Total Rewards for more information.
Equal Opportunity Busey values a diverse and inclusive workplace and strives to recruit, develop and retain individuals with exceptional talent. Busey is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets. Visit Busey.com/Careers to learn more about Busey’s Equal Opportunity Employment.
Unsolicited Resumes Busey Bank and its subsidiaries do not accept liability for fees for resumes from recruiters or agencies without a binding written recruitment agreement. Busey may consider candidates submitted by agencies with an Agreement in place. Agencies without an Agreement are requested not to contact Busey regarding recruiting inquiries or resumes. No phone calls or emails, please.
Additional Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Business Development and Sales
Industries: Banking
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