Senior Director - Business Continuity Management (hybrid)

First American Financial

Santa Ana, CA, US
Base: $197,200.00 - $250,000.00 annually; bonus/eq...
Hybrid
12+ years in business continuity or disaster recovery
7+ years in progressive leadership roles
Experience with executive leadership and board interaction
First American Financial is seeking a Senior Director of Business Continuity Management to lead their enterprise resilience strategy, ensuring the organization can effectively respond to and recover from disruptions. The role involves collaborating with executive leadership and various departments to implement comprehensive business continuity, disaster recovery, and crisis management programs in a hybrid work environment

Job Summary

  • This executive role provides strategic direction and oversight for the organization's Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, and Operational Resilience programs.
  • The Senior Director partners closely with executive leadership to embed resilience into core business operations while ensuring regulatory compliance.
  • First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, and an employee stock purchase plan.

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First American Financial is seeking a Senior Director of Business Continuity Management to lead their enterprise resilience strategy, ensuring the organization can effectively respond to and recover from disruptions. The role involves collaborating with executive leadership and various departments to implement comprehensive business continuity, disaster recovery, and crisis management programs in a hybrid work environment.

Salary

Base: $197,200.00 - $250,000.00 Annually; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, employee stock purchase plan

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 12+ years in Business Continuity or Disaster Recovery
  • 7+ years in progressive leadership roles
  • Experience with executive leadership and Board interaction
  • Knowledge of ISO 22301, FFIEC, OCC, SOC standards
  • Proven ability to lead enterprise crisis simulations

Nice-to-have

  • CBCP or MBCP certification preferred
  • ISO 22301 Lead Implementer/Auditor certification
  • CRISC or CISA certifications
  • Experience in highly regulated industries
  • Strong cross-functional stakeholder alignment skills

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Risk Management, or related field
  • 12+ years of experience in Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, or Enterprise Risk
  • 7+ years in progressive leadership roles with enterprise-wide responsibility
  • Demonstrated experience interacting with executive leadership and Boards
  • Preferred certifications: CBCP, MBCP, ISO 22301, CRISC, or CISA

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