Busey Bank
Manager of Technology and Business Continuity
Busey Bank, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
Position Summary
The Manager of Technology and Business Continuity (MTBC) plays a crucial role in developing, executing, and enhancing the bank's business continuity program. While the Information Security (IS) and IT teams lead disaster recovery and cyber incident response, the MTBC will work closely with these groups to ensure alignment between continuity planning and recovery capabilities. This position is vital in ensuring that critical business operations can continue seamlessly during and after disruptions by maintaining current Business Impact Analyses (BIAs), Business Resumption Plans (BRPs), and contingency exercises.
Duties & Responsibilities
Business Continuity Program Management:
Develop and refine business continuity plans and procedures throughout the organization. Conduct ongoing updates to BIAs and BRPs to ensure they reflect current business processes and priorities. Review continuity documentation quarterly to keep plans actionable and up-to-date.
Contingency Planning & Exercises:
Design and execute contingency exercises with business units to validate recovery strategies and uncover potential gaps. Facilitate after-action reviews to ensure lessons learned are integrated into future planning.
Stakeholder Engagement & Documentation:
Collaborate with first-line business units to document critical processes and dependencies. Partner with Information Security and IT teams to ensure continuity plans align with disaster recovery and cyber incident response capabilities. Engage with Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) to identify and assess vendor-related continuity risks. Act as a liaison between Business Continuity, IS, IT, and TPRM to foster effective communication and information sharing.
Training & Awareness:
Create and deliver training programs to empower employees with understanding their roles in continuity and recovery efforts. Support emergency response protocols and readiness initiatives.
Monitoring & Continuous Improvement:
Stay informed on industry trends, regulatory expectations, and internal metrics to advance the continuity program. Propose and implement enhancements to boost program efficiency and maturity.
Education & Experience Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Continuity, Risk Management, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field is required. Professional certifications such as CBCP (Certified Business Continuity Professional) or MBCI (Member of the Business Continuity Institute) are highly desirable. Experience: 5+ years of experience in business continuity, operational risk, or related roles in the financial services sector. Hands-on experience collaborating with first-line business units and a solid understanding of banking operations and dependencies. Knowledge of regulatory expectations (e.g., FFIEC, Fed guidelines) regarding business continuity and third-party risk. Essential Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities to identify risks and devise actionable strategies. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to engage stakeholders at all levels. Project management expertise to oversee multiple priorities and meet established deadlines. Technical proficiency in IT infrastructure, disaster recovery, and data recovery concepts. Proactive attitude with a keen eye for detail and dedication to continuous improvement. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with business continuity tools (e.g., Fusion, Archer, or similar platforms). Understanding of third-party risk management frameworks and vendor due diligence. Capability to automate or streamline continuity processes using tools such as Excel macros or Power Automate. Experience working in a lean team environment that emphasizes efficiency and cross-functional collaboration. Benefits and Compensation The salary is determined based on job duties, required qualifications, relevant experience, and local market trends. This role may also qualify for bonuses or incentives based on individual and company performance. (Base Pay Range: $92,000 - $126,000/year) Our organization provides a competitive Total Rewards package in appreciation of your contributions. Your well-being, both personally and professionally, is important to us. Benefits include a 401(k) match, profit sharing, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, wellness incentives, and employee assistance programs. Eligible employees may also take advantage of pre-tax health savings and flexible spending accounts. Equal Opportunity We value a diverse and inclusive workplace and strive to recruit individuals with exceptional talent. A diverse team is essential to our commitment to service excellence. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vets. Unsolicited Resumes We do not accept liability for fees incurred in the absence of a binding, written recruitment agreement. We reserve the right to consider any candidate submitted without a formal agreement and hire them without financial obligation. We ask that agencies refrain from contacting our associates regarding recruitment inquiries or resumes.
Develop and refine business continuity plans and procedures throughout the organization. Conduct ongoing updates to BIAs and BRPs to ensure they reflect current business processes and priorities. Review continuity documentation quarterly to keep plans actionable and up-to-date.
Contingency Planning & Exercises:
Design and execute contingency exercises with business units to validate recovery strategies and uncover potential gaps. Facilitate after-action reviews to ensure lessons learned are integrated into future planning.
Stakeholder Engagement & Documentation:
Collaborate with first-line business units to document critical processes and dependencies. Partner with Information Security and IT teams to ensure continuity plans align with disaster recovery and cyber incident response capabilities. Engage with Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) to identify and assess vendor-related continuity risks. Act as a liaison between Business Continuity, IS, IT, and TPRM to foster effective communication and information sharing.
Training & Awareness:
Create and deliver training programs to empower employees with understanding their roles in continuity and recovery efforts. Support emergency response protocols and readiness initiatives.
Monitoring & Continuous Improvement:
Stay informed on industry trends, regulatory expectations, and internal metrics to advance the continuity program. Propose and implement enhancements to boost program efficiency and maturity.
Education & Experience Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Continuity, Risk Management, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field is required. Professional certifications such as CBCP (Certified Business Continuity Professional) or MBCI (Member of the Business Continuity Institute) are highly desirable. Experience: 5+ years of experience in business continuity, operational risk, or related roles in the financial services sector. Hands-on experience collaborating with first-line business units and a solid understanding of banking operations and dependencies. Knowledge of regulatory expectations (e.g., FFIEC, Fed guidelines) regarding business continuity and third-party risk. Essential Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities to identify risks and devise actionable strategies. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to engage stakeholders at all levels. Project management expertise to oversee multiple priorities and meet established deadlines. Technical proficiency in IT infrastructure, disaster recovery, and data recovery concepts. Proactive attitude with a keen eye for detail and dedication to continuous improvement. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with business continuity tools (e.g., Fusion, Archer, or similar platforms). Understanding of third-party risk management frameworks and vendor due diligence. Capability to automate or streamline continuity processes using tools such as Excel macros or Power Automate. Experience working in a lean team environment that emphasizes efficiency and cross-functional collaboration. Benefits and Compensation The salary is determined based on job duties, required qualifications, relevant experience, and local market trends. This role may also qualify for bonuses or incentives based on individual and company performance. (Base Pay Range: $92,000 - $126,000/year) Our organization provides a competitive Total Rewards package in appreciation of your contributions. Your well-being, both personally and professionally, is important to us. Benefits include a 401(k) match, profit sharing, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, wellness incentives, and employee assistance programs. Eligible employees may also take advantage of pre-tax health savings and flexible spending accounts. Equal Opportunity We value a diverse and inclusive workplace and strive to recruit individuals with exceptional talent. A diverse team is essential to our commitment to service excellence. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vets. Unsolicited Resumes We do not accept liability for fees incurred in the absence of a binding, written recruitment agreement. We reserve the right to consider any candidate submitted without a formal agreement and hire them without financial obligation. We ask that agencies refrain from contacting our associates regarding recruitment inquiries or resumes.