Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Manager

Regions Bank

. Manage the Business Resiliency program, including planning, development, execution, maintenance, and testing of Enterprise Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, and Crisis/Incident Management programs .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeHoover • Alabama • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $153,116 - $203,690 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery planning, execution, and management, with a strong focus on risk assessment, compliance, and strategic leadership. Proven ability to develop and implement enterprise resiliency strategies aligned with regulatory requirements and business objectives.

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Business Continuity ManagementDisaster Recovery PlanningRisk ManagementLeadership in Resiliency ProgramsGovernance, Risk and Compliance

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Hard Skills

Business Continuity PlanningDisaster Recovery PlanningCrisis Management PlanningIncident Response PlanningPlan Exercising/TestingBusiness Impact AnalysisResilience FrameworksRegulatory ComplianceRisk AssessmentBC Audits

Soft Skills

Executive CommunicationStrategic PlanningCross-Functional LeadershipAnalytical ThinkingProblem Resolution

Certifications & Qualifications

Business Continuity CertificationDisaster Recovery CertificationRisk and Audit Certification

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesBanking IndustryOperational ResilienceGovernanceCybersecurity

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the Business Resiliency program, including planning, development, execution, maintenance, and testing of Enterprise Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, and Crisis/Incident Management programs
Ensure business continuity plans are complete, properly rated, current, cohesive, viable, and capable of recovering key functions within required time frames
Provide training on Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery processes and standards
Maintain business continuity policies, standards, and processes
Coordinate reporting and tracking of business continuity issues and remediation activities
Create, maintain, and test business continuity plans for assigned oversight areas
Identify business continuity risks, assess likelihood and impacts, and develop mitigation plans
Identify and implement BC & DR program and process improvements
Provide subject matter expert guidance on business continuity matters
Ensure Technology Disaster Recovery applications have documented, tested, executable plans
Design, coordinate, and execute annual BC & DR test exercises and produce reports with lessons learned
Partner with infrastructure and application teams to develop and maintain recovery procedures for Tier 1 business applications
Develop recovery priorities, timelines, and sequencing strategies
Educate technology partners on technology risk disaster recovery planning
Review plans for recoverability effectiveness and identify improvement opportunities
Guide management in self-assessing control environments
Develop and review third-party contracts for Disaster Recovery hardware and telecom services
Partner across Technology, Operations, Digital, and Data to strengthen risk management, compliance, and cybersecurity
Evaluate risk and control impacts of process, system, product, and service changes
Develop and execute enterprise resiliency strategy aligned with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and risk appetite
Lead managers responsible for Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, Operational Resilience, and Vendor Resilience programs
Establish governance, policies, standards, and testing frameworks
Partner with senior business, technology, security, risk, and vendor management leaders
Lead resilience assessments, exercises, and crisis preparedness activities
Drive continuous improvement through metrics, reporting, and lessons learned
Communicate resiliency posture, risks, and program maturity to executive leadership and stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field and ten (10) years of hands-on Business Continuity and/or Information Technology Disaster Recovery experience, including three (3) years of leadership, supervisory or management experience; or High School Diploma or GED and fourteen (14) years of hands-on Business Continuity and/or Information Technology Disaster Recovery experience, including three (3) years of leadership, supervisory or management experience
Familiarity with Governance, Risk and Compliance as it applies to BCDR planning
Financial Services/Banking industry experience
10+ years of experience in Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Operational Resilience, Risk Management, or related disciplines, including leadership of large-scale enterprise programs
Proven experience leading leaders and managing multiple resiliency functions in a complex enterprise environment
Strong executive communication, strategic planning, and cross-functional leadership skills
Deep understanding of resilience frameworks, regulatory expectations, and industry best practices
Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Risk and Audit certifications preferred
Experience with Business Continuity Planning framework components, including Business Resumption Planning, Crisis Management Planning, Incident Response Planning, Disaster Recovery Planning, Plan Exercising/Testing, and conducting BIAs
Experience performing BC Audits
Experience managing and coordinating response to a major unplanned disruptive event
Knowledge of DRII/BCI/BCDR frameworks
Ability to understand and apply DR concepts to mainframe and distributed environments
Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem resolution, decision-making, documentation, presentation, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Understanding of and ability to interpret applicable rules, regulations, and industry guidance
Must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
No work visa sponsorship available

Benefits

Comp & perks

Incentive eligible
Annual discretionary incentive plan
Opportunity to participate in the Long Term Incentive Plan
Paid Vacation/Sick Time
401K with Company Match
Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
Disability Benefits
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
Life Insurance
Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Associate Volunteer Program