Business Continuity Mgr

Ameris Bank; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Holidays & Vacation

Job summary

Ameris Bank seeks a Senior Business Continuity professional to strengthen resilience across the enterprise. You will manage recovery plans, analyze business impacts, and coordinate drills with critical units, ensuring rapid response to incidents.

The role requires 5+ years in financial services, knowledge of DRII practices, and strong communication and project management skills to protect the bank's brand and operations.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of DRII Professional Practices.
• Prior knowledge of Business Continuity Management Software.

Responsibilities

• Maintain recovery plan data and emergency contacts; update business impact analyses.
• Develop, implement, test, and document disaster recovery procedures.
• Review impacts by business unit; track status and risks.
• Coordinate tabletop exercises and reporting to Board annually.
• Respond to emergencies with Incident Management Team; after-hours on-call as needed.

Skills

Communication

Calm under pressure

Influencing skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Interacting with leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/information management/CS

Tools

Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity Software

Job description

Ameris Bank is a purpose-driven company, dedicated to bringing financial peace of mind to communities, one person at a time. Whether a customer wants to grow their business, buy a home, or feel confident in their retirement plan, they have a partner in Ameris Bank. We serve customers in our locations across the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic and nationwide through our extensive digital offerings and mobile app. Delivering financial peace of mind starts with a team that values integrity and rewards ingenuity. At Ameris, you’ll find teammates who are inclusive, collaborative problem-solvers who go the extra mile to support one another and to meet every customer’s needs. When teammates are empowered and bring their diverse perspectives to the table, we create the best possible outcomes for our customers. At Ameris, we know that a growth mindset is key for high performance and fosters an environment that prioritizes continuous improvement. Teammates have access to Employee Resource Groups that serve as advocates and purpose and how you can bring it to life as an Ameris Bank teammate.

Job Summary

Responsible for supporting critical business operations and assisting in sustaining and improving the business continuity program to expand resiliency and safeguard the company's brand and reputation. Also support planning for, testing and responding to actual incidents or emergencies. First line of protection against business disruption where continuity plans and/or technology recovery plans need to be executed. Aid in predicting outages and disruptions in the Bank to help maneuver against them by analyzing collected data from lines of business and formulating a business impact assessment. This is a management and execution role to work closely with critical business units to understand their processes, identify risks, and provide solutions to help manage and minimize continuity risks to their processes. Performs other projects and duties as assigned.

Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities

Manage and maintain the recovery plan data for the enterprise, including but not limited to emergency contacts, processes, and business impact analysis. Develop, implement, and test disaster recovery procedures and plans and maintain documentation as supporting evidence. Review and analyze business impacts for each business unit, tracking status, and risks. Coordinate tabletop exercise and line of business meetings around continuity planning and report findings to Board of Directors at least annually. Review systems and applications and document business continuity tier levels and testing strategies for such. Respond to emergencies and data losses, mitigate incidents, and plan to avoid them in the future, working closely with the Incident Management Team across the Bank. This role will require on-call after hour’s response for emergency issues. Manage and maintain the emergency alert notification system.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

Excellent communication skills. Knowledge of DRII Professional Practices. Prior knowledge and experience with Business Continuity Management Software. Ability to remain calm in high pressure situations. Proven influencing skills and the ability to create and drive strategy. Demonstrated analytical skills. Solid project management skills. Ability to interact with all levels of management.

Industry and Work Experience

5+ years of prior financial services or highly regulated industry experience required. 5+ years of experience in developing and managing business continuity and disaster recovery programs required.

Academic

Bachelor’s degree in business, information management, or computer science or related field required.

Certification(s) in business continuity preferred.

Benefits Available to Employees

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Ameris Bank absorbs a major portion of the cost of healthcare.
• You become eligible for coverage on the first of the month following 30 days of employment
• Life Insurance provided at no additional cost to employees
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Coverage
• Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Paid Sick and Vacation Leave
• 11 Holidays
• Volunteer/Service Day
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Ameris Bank matches 50% of your first 8% of contributions to the plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement
• Supplemental Life & Other Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Advocacy Program
• Tickets at Work (Entertainment discounts for Ameris Bank Employees)
• AT&T Employee Discount
• Wellness Discounts for Medical Premiums and Other Rewards
• Employee Referral Incentive
• Education Assistance
• Employee Resource Groups

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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Ameris Bank understands that your financial well-being is deeply personal. Whether it's managing your hard-earned money, growing your business, or buying a home, you deserve a financial partner who truly sees and hears you. That's why Ameris Bank is fiercely committed to being by your side every step of the way, offering tailored financial solutions designed to empower you to achieve your goals.