Business Resilience Officer

Columbia Bank; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Mental health resources

Identity theft protection

Legal support

Auto and home insurance

Pet insurance

Discount marketplace access

Paid vacation

Sick days

Volunteer days

Holidays

Job summary

Columbia Bank in Spokane, WA seeks a Business Resilience expert to lead regulatory and operational risk management activities across the bank. You’ll partner with stakeholders to implement mitigation strategies, monitor risks, and support disaster recovery planning and incident response.

You’ll promote preparedness, conduct risk assessments, map dependencies, and ensure compliance with banking regulations. Travel may be required and salary ranges reflect experience and location; salary up to

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of risk management, emergency management, business continuity, disaster recovery, and/or safety experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or other applicable discipline preferred.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Intermediate knowledge of business continuity concepts, risk assessment, recovery procedures, incident and crisis response and management.
• Knowledge of resiliency concepts and regulatory considerations; applicable to diverse situations.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint; familiarity with SharePoint, GRC, and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk management initiatives and cross-functional projects across risk disciplines.
• Develop and monitor mitigation strategies, trainings, and testing for resiliency programs.
• Assist with incident, crisis, and disaster recovery planning and execution.
• Analyze complex risk assessments and dependency mappings to improve enterprise resiliency.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and stay current with banking regulations.

Skills

Risk management

Emergency management

Business continuity

Disaster recovery

Communication skills

Leadership

Training & presentations

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance/related discipline

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

GRC

Job description

About the Role:

Business resilience expert professional responsible for regulatory and operational risk management activities of the bank. Works with key stakeholders across the business to ensure sound planning, the application of effective mitigation strategies, and risk monitoring, analysis, and reporting on significant risk and resilience issues. Assist business units in achieving resiliency objectives related to program milestones and policy requirements. Key team member in enterprise-wide projects, supporting proactive risk identification, mitigation and effective incident and crisis management. Support Business Resilience programs through consultation, analysis, strategy recommendations, and corporate resiliency applications. Support full life-cycle business continuity management and disaster recovery planning, response and recovery activity. Work closely with business units to identify critical business processes, ensuring a state of readiness in the event of a disaster or business disruption. Partner with subject matter experts to reduce risk through a collaborative effort to identify appropriate strategies for recovery. Monitor the completeness of all program milestones related to resiliency, including training, analyses, planning and testing. Support corporate response plans related to emergency management, business continuity, crisis response, safety and disaster recovery planning. Lead cross-functional risk management initiatives and projects that impact multiple risk disciplines and/or business units. Deliver threat and vulnerability awareness, in conjunction with current environmental or other internal and external threats. Drive the adoption of a culture of preparedness with appropriate training and awareness materials. Analyze the results of complex risk assessments and dependency mapping, that requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors, to increase resiliency across the organization’s footprint. Ensure compliance with all bank regulations, industry standards and regulatory requirements. Keeps up to date on regulation changes. May be asked to coach, mentor, or train others and teach coursework as subject matter expert. Actively learn, demonstrate, and foster the Columbia corporate culture in all actions and words. Take personal initiative and be a positive example for others to emulate. May perform other duties as assigned. Demonstrates compliance with all bank regulations for assigned job function and applies to designated job responsibilities – knowledge may be gained through coursework and on-the-job training. Keeps up to date on regulation changes. Follows all Bank policies and procedures, compliance regulations, and completes all required annual or job-specific training. Maintain a working knowledge of Bank's written policies and procedures regarding Bank Secrecy Act, Regulation CC, Regulation E, Bank Security and other regulations as applicable to this job description. May be asked to coach, mentor, or train others and teach coursework as subject matter expert. Actively learns, demonstrates, and fosters the Columbia corporate culture in all actions and words. Takes personal initiative and is a positive example for others to emulate. May perform other duties as assigned.

About You:

4-7 years of risk management, emergency management, business continuity, disaster recovery, and/or safety experience required Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or other applicable discipline preferred Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. Strong ability to independently manage multiple and complex work efforts. Strong organizational, decision making and analytical skills with the ability to work independently and/or collaborate with a team as needed. Demonstrated expertise in leading / influencing others to achieve goals. Experience with training and presenting to both small and large audiences. Intermediate knowledge of business continuity recovery processes, concepts, strategies and methodologies including risk assessment, business impact analysis, recovery procedures, incident and crisis response and management. Intermediate knowledge of resiliency concepts, regulatory considerations and industry ‘best practices’, with the ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations. Intermediate skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint necessary. Knowledge of SharePoint, GRC, continuity planning, technology inventory databases, and mass notification systems helpful. Intermediate knowledge of financial institutions general control structure, as well as, knowledge of various financial services operations, to assess risk, challenge and make appropriate recommendations. Occasional travel may be required

Salary and Incentives:

The pay range for this role is $85,000 - $125,000 The pay rate for the selected candidate is dependent upon a variety of non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, education, and geographic location. The role may be eligible for performance-based incentive compensation, and those details will be provided during the recruitment process.

Primary Location:

Ability to work fully onsite at posted location(s). 7106 W Will D Alton Lane Spokane WA 99224

Our Benefits:

We are proud to offer a competitive total rewards package including base wages and comprehensive benefits.

• eligible associates comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans)
• a 401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer match for qualifying associate contributions
• an employee assistance program
• life insurance
• disability insurance
• tuition assistance
• mental health resources
• identity theft protection
• legal support
• auto and home insurance
• pet insurance
• access to an online discount marketplace
• paid vacation
• sick days
• volunteer days
• holidays

Benefit eligibility begins the first day of the month following the date of hire for associates who are regularly scheduled to work at least thirty hours weekly.

Our Commitment to Diversity:

Columbia Bank is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to employing, engaging, and developing a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other applicable protected status or characteristics.

If you require an accommodation to complete the application or interview(s), please let us know by email: [e-mail].

To Staffing and Recruiting Agencies:

Our posted job opportunities are only intended for individuals seeking employment at Columbia Bank. Columbia Bank does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies and Columbia Bank will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resume submissions. Staffing and recruiting agencies are not authorized to submit profiles, applications, or resumes to this site or to any Columbia Bank employee and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited unless requested directly by a member of the Talent Acquisition team.

At Columbia Bank, we’re redefining what it means to bank and to build a career. As the West’s premier banking experience, we combine the strength and scale of a leading financial institution with the heart and mindset of a community bank. With more than 350 locations across eight states, we deliver relationship-based service backed by regional expertise and resources that help families and businesses thrive. Our culture is built on Do RIGHT, which means:

• Relationships: We create authentic connections with customers, colleagues, and communities.
• Impact: Every role here makes a meaningful difference in people’s lives and local economies.
• Growth: We invest in your success with career development, mentorship, and learning opportunities.
• Heart: We care deeply about doing what’s best for our customers and each other.
• Trust: Integrity and transparency guide everything we do.

Why work for Columbia Bank?

• A strong, stable financial foundation with over $67 billion in assets and a diverse portfolio that supports flexibility and opportunity.
• A culture of belonging and purpose, where your ideas matter and your work has impact.
• Competitive benefits and flexibility designed to help you thrive personally and professionally.

Ready to Do RIGHT for your career, your community, and your future? Explore opportunities and join Columbia Bank today.