SVP, Business Continuity Planning Officer

BANC OF CALIFORNIA AND YOUR CAREER

Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC) is a bank holding company with over $34 billion in assets and the parent company of Banc of California. Banc of California is one of the nation’s premier relationship-based business banks, providing banking and treasury management services to small, middle market, and venture backed businesses. As the largest independent bank headquartered in California, the bank offers a broad range of loan and deposit products and services through a network of full-service branches and regional offices, as well as through digital and nationwide capabilities. The bank also provides full-service payment processing solutions to its clients and serves the Community Association Management industry nationwide through its technology forward platform, SmartStreet™. Banc of California is committed to supporting its local communities through the Banc of California Charitable Foundation and by partnering with organizations that promote financial literacy, job training, small business support, affordable housing, and more. 

At Banc of California, our success is powered by our people and a shared commitment to delivering meaningful results. We foster an environment where entrepreneurial thinking is encouraged, and accountability and operational excellence are expected. Our team members are empowered to take ownership, make informed decisions, and make a meaningful impact as the bank continues to grow and evolve. We are dedicated to supporting your growth and wellbeing through comprehensive benefits, robust development opportunities, and inclusive programs that enable you to perform at your best. Together we win!

THE OPPORTUNITY

Responsible for leading the crisis management/business continuity responses, as well as for developing the strategy and delivering business continuity planning (BCP) and related program and project management and services in alignment with the FFIEC Business Continuity Planning Handbook. Leads the development, maintenance, and implementation of business continuity and disaster recovery program, governance, strategies and solutions including response plans, risk assessments, business impact analysis, strategy selection, documenting business continuity and disaster recovery plans and procedures, and coordination of business continuity and disaster recovery testing. Performs all duties in accordance with the Company’s policies and procedures, all U.S. state and federal laws and regulations, wherein the Company operates.

HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Establishes requirements, creates standards, plans, conducts, and debriefs regular business continuity and disaster recovery exercises to test the adequacy of existing plans and strategies. Ensures that updates to procedures and plans occur regularly, as significant changes to business operations occur, or as identified through testing and audits or exams. 
• Acts as a leader for continuity efforts during and after a disruption event.
• Manages company BCP processes, policies, procedures and activities in the regulated environment.
• Implements BCP strategy by developing and administering policies and procedures for BCP, IT/DR, and others as required.
• Implements and assess the viability of controls to ensure compliance of various business continuity and disaster recovery related processes against the corporate governance established by the company.  Ensures quality control procedures are effective.  Ensures accuracy of deliverables. 
• Manages the development, coordination, maintenance and execution of the Business Continuity Plan.
• Manages the development, coordination, maintenance and execution of the Crisis Management Plan.
• Manages the completion of third-party service provider business continuity due diligence reviews and testing activities.  
• Manages business continuity planning projects. 
• Responsible for the completion of the company’s BIA and BCP documentation in accordance with company regulatory and industry guidance for BCP. 
• Manages and administers the BCP business impact analysis (BIA), risk assessment, plan documentation, BCP / DR test exercise and scenario facilitation. 
• Manages BCP disaster recovery (DR) testing and test issues follow-up as lifecycle activities.
• Manages the coordination of emergency response processes and teams, including required trainings. 
• Develops and reports results to the Board of Directors and Senior Management, per the corporate governance process as established by the company.
• Keeps current with regulatory and industry guidance and requirements, trends and technological innovations in the banking and IT industry, and make recommendations.  Maintain knowledge and awareness of financial industry technical status, trends, and regulatory requirements.
• Delivers status information to relevant company leadership and internal governance committees.  Supports special projects, responds to audit requests, and prepares reports for the Board of Directors and Senior Management.
• Mentors and coaches colleagues involved in BCP and DR.  Reviews deliverables for accuracy and learning opportunities, ensuring project completion on time and within budget.
• Involved with interviewing and hiring decisions.
• Prepare and deliver employee performance evaluations, goal planning, and counseling.
• Manage, support, coach and train employees.
• Follow all established policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or University and a minimum of ten (10) years related work experience. Work-related experience must consist of business continuity planning management or governance experience in the financial services industry.
• Intermediate knowledge of related state and federal laws / banking compliance regulations, operational policies and procedures, lending products and services
• Extensive knowledge of Business Continuity Program planning, coordination and testing best practices and the ability to identify/recommend solutions.
• Basic knowledge of general accounting, payroll, budgeting, and related record keeping systems in a financial institution.
• Intermediate math skills; calculate interest and percentages; balance accounts; add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals; locate routine mathematical errors; compute rate, ratio and percent, including the drafting and interpretation of bar graphs.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Exceptional oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to make decisions that have moderate impact on the immediate work unit and cross functional departments.
• Ability to provide consultation and expert advice to management.
• Ability to work with little to no supervision while performing 
• High School diploma or equivalent required

HOW WE’LL SUPPORT YOU

• Financial Security: You will be eligible to participate in the company’s 401k plan which includes a company match and immediate vesting.
• Health & Well-Being: We offer comprehensive insurance options including medical, dental, vision, AD&D, supplemental life, long-term disability, pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions, and pre-tax Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Building & Supporting Your Family: Banc of California partners with providers that offer adoption, surrogacy, and fertility assistance as well as paid parental leave and family support solutions including care options for your family.
• Paid Time Away: Eligible team members receive paid vacation days, holidays, and volunteer time off.
• Career Growth Opportunities: To support career growth of our team members, we offer tuition reimbursement, an annual mentorship program, leadership development resources, access to LinkedIn Learning, and more.

SALARY RANGE

The base salary ultimately offered is determined through a review of education, industry experience, training, knowledge, skills, abilities of the applicant in alignment with market data and other factors.

Banc of California is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their actual or perceived race (including traits associated with race, such as hair texture, hair type or protective hairstyles), religion or religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, gender transitioning, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information, or disability (mental or physical), requests for accommodation and any additional protected categories set forth in applicable federal, state or local laws. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact Talent Acquisition.