VP, Senior Business Continuity Planning Officer

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 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 position ensures the timely completion of Business Continuity Program deliverables, including business impact analyses and business continuity plans. The role owns training materials, procedures, standards, and exercise documentation and is responsible for operating and maintaining the Bank’s Riskonnect and OnSolve tools in alignment with the FFIEC Business Continuity Planning Handbook. 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.

• Create standards, policies, and procedures to support processes and ensure procedures and plans are updated regularly, when significant changes to business operations occur, or when identified through 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 event.
• Coordinate emergency response processes and teams, including required training.
• Ensure the successful completion of all deliverables within established standards and policies, including accurate updates to 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 the banking and information technology industries and make recommendations.
• Maintain knowledge and awareness of financial industry technology, trends, and regulatory requirements.
• Support special projects, respond to audit requests, and manage other activities as needed.
• Follow all established policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

• 7–10 years of related work experience consisting of the development and strategic management of 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, with 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 while performing duties.
• This position requires the team member to work on-site four days each week.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• 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.

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.