Business Continuity Manager

First Hawaiian, Inc.

$125K — $155K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, finance, risk management, or IT-related field.
  • Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) or commitment to obtain within one year.
  • Seven+ years in business continuity management or related resilience fields.
  • Three+ years managing a BCM or disaster recovery program, including governance.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills for executive-level interaction.
  • Demonstrated leadership in crisis response and program development.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and BCM/GRC platforms.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and enhance the enterprise-wide Business Continuity Management program.
  • Oversee governance of business continuity, disaster recovery, and crisis management capabilities.
  • Collaborate with IT and executive stakeholders to protect critical operations.
  • Drive continuous improvement of BCM processes and practices.
  • Facilitate training, exercises, and Business Impact Analyses to ensure readiness.
  • Assess risks, identify impacts, and recommend effective mitigation strategies.
  • Manage multiple BCM initiatives and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and certification.
  • Collaborative work environment emphasizing cross-functional teamwork.
  • Access to the latest BCM and disaster recovery technology tools.
  • Engagement in leading-edge best practices in organizational resilience.
  • Supportive leadership fostering career growth and advancement.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Business Continuity Management (BCM) Manager is responsible for leading the enterprise-wide BCM program to ensure organizational resilience and operational readiness during disruptive events. This role oversees the governance and continuous improvement of the Bank's business continuity, disaster recovery, and crisis management capabilities. The BCM Manager partners with business leaders, IT, oversight cohorts, and executive stakeholders to safeguard critical operations and minimize business impact.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, finance, risk management, information technology or related field.
  • Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) or equivalent, or must be able to obtain and maintain certification within one (1) year of hire.
  • Master's degree in business administration, finance, risk management, information technology or related field preferred.
  • Seven (7)+ years of experience in business continuity management, disaster recovery (DR), crisis recovery, or related organizational resilience functions.
  • Three (3)+ years of experience leading or managing a BCM or DR program, inclusive of strategy development, governance, and program oversight.
  • Three (3)+ years of supervisory experience or leading cross-functional project teams.
    Required experience may be obtained concurrently.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to executives, business leaders, and cross-functional teams.
  • Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence without authority and build effective relationships across the organization.
  • Demonstrated leadership and decision-making abilities, including leading teams and coordinating response efforts during high-pressure or crisis situations.
  • Advanced analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to assess risks, identify impacts, and recommend mitigation strategies.
  • Strong planning, organizing, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives and deadlines simultaneously.
  • Ability to maintain composure and sound judgment under pressure, particularly during incident response and recovery activities.
  • High level of integrity with the ability to manage confidential and sensitive information responsibly.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and follow-through to ensure accuracy and compliance across BCM documentation and processes.
  • Strong time management and prioritization capabilities in a rapidly changing environment.
  • Effective facilitation, training, and presentation skills, including leading BIAs, exercises, and governance forums.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and ability to learn or work within BCM or GRC platforms (e.g., Fusion, Archer, ServiceNow BCM).
  • Solid research skills to evaluate emerging BCM, DR, and crisis management best practices and regulatory expectations.

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