Busey
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 BIAs, 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; Conduct and update BIAs and BRPs on a rolling basis; Monitor and 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; 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; Collaborate with IS and IT to align continuity plans with disaster recovery and cyber incident response capabilities; Work with TPRM to reflect vendor-related continuity risks in vendor profiles and internal plans; Serve as a liaison between Business Continuity, IS, IT, and TPRM for seamless communication. Training & Awareness: Develop and deliver training programs to ensure employees understand their roles in continuity and recovery; Support emergency response protocols and readiness initiatives. Monitoring & Continuous Improvement: Track industry trends, regulatory expectations, and internal performance metrics to evolve the continuity program; Recommend and implement improvements to enhance program maturity and efficiency. Education & Experience
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Business Continuity, Risk Management, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field required. Professional certifications such as CBCP (Certified Business Continuity Professional), MBCI (Member of the Business Continuity Institute), 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 directly with first-line business units and understanding of banking operations and dependencies. Familiarity with regulatory expectations (e.g., FFIEC, Fed guidelines) 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 skills; able to engage with stakeholders at all levels. Project management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Technical aptitude; understanding of IT infrastructure, disaster recovery, and data recovery concepts. Proactive mindset with strong 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 a lean team environment where efficiency and cross-functional collaboration are key. Benefits And Compensation
Base pay range: $92,000 - $126,000/year. The role may be eligible for bonus or incentives based on company and individual performance. Busey provides a Total Rewards package including a competitive benefits package (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). Eligible associates may also access pre-tax health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts. Equal Opportunity
Busey values a diverse and inclusive workplace and 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 does not accept liability for fees for resumes from recruiters or agencies without a binding written recruitment agreement. Agencies without an Agreement are requested not to contact Busey. The company reserves the right to hire candidates submitted by an Agency with an Agreement in place. Application Deadline: October 24, 2025
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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 BIAs, 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; Conduct and update BIAs and BRPs on a rolling basis; Monitor and 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; 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; Collaborate with IS and IT to align continuity plans with disaster recovery and cyber incident response capabilities; Work with TPRM to reflect vendor-related continuity risks in vendor profiles and internal plans; Serve as a liaison between Business Continuity, IS, IT, and TPRM for seamless communication. Training & Awareness: Develop and deliver training programs to ensure employees understand their roles in continuity and recovery; Support emergency response protocols and readiness initiatives. Monitoring & Continuous Improvement: Track industry trends, regulatory expectations, and internal performance metrics to evolve the continuity program; Recommend and implement improvements to enhance program maturity and efficiency. Education & Experience
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Business Continuity, Risk Management, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field required. Professional certifications such as CBCP (Certified Business Continuity Professional), MBCI (Member of the Business Continuity Institute), 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 directly with first-line business units and understanding of banking operations and dependencies. Familiarity with regulatory expectations (e.g., FFIEC, Fed guidelines) 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 skills; able to engage with stakeholders at all levels. Project management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Technical aptitude; understanding of IT infrastructure, disaster recovery, and data recovery concepts. Proactive mindset with strong 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 a lean team environment where efficiency and cross-functional collaboration are key. Benefits And Compensation
Base pay range: $92,000 - $126,000/year. The role may be eligible for bonus or incentives based on company and individual performance. Busey provides a Total Rewards package including a competitive benefits package (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). Eligible associates may also access pre-tax health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts. Equal Opportunity
Busey values a diverse and inclusive workplace and 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 does not accept liability for fees for resumes from recruiters or agencies without a binding written recruitment agreement. Agencies without an Agreement are requested not to contact Busey. The company reserves the right to hire candidates submitted by an Agency with an Agreement in place. Application Deadline: October 24, 2025
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