The posting
Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within Empower and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them.
Chart your own path and grow your career while helping more customers achieve financial freedom. Empower Yourself.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.
The Spec Enterprise Resiliency will serve as a subject matter expert in Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery, collaborating with associates at all levels of the organization to support planning, preparation, and response to business disruptions. Reporting to the Director, Enterprise Resiliency, this role will coordinate the development, maintenance, and testing of Business Continuity Plans, Technology Recovery Plans, and Crisis Management Plans across business lines, systems, and teams. You will help ensure that effective planning and testing support the timely restoration of business operations and technology services following a disruption.
What you will do:
- Provide expertise and support to management and functional teams to ensure appropriate planning and preparation for business disruptions.
- Coordinate annual schedules for business continuity and technical recovery documentation maintenance, exercises, independent reviews, and validation.
- Oversee the development and completion of Operational Business Impact Analyses, Business Continuity Plans, Technical Recovery Plans, and Incident Response Plans.
- Recommend recovery strategies and assist with implementing recovery solutions.
- Utilize the Business Continuity Management System to integrate planning, assessments, recovery procedures, and related data.
- Develop training schedules and deliver training to business continuity planners, executive sponsors, and key stakeholders on program objectives, goals, and supporting systems.
- Support ongoing emergency notification system updates, validation, and exercises.
- Perform routine administrative activities, including meeting participation, monthly status reporting, expense processing, and documentation.
- Develop, implement, and manage ad hoc projects as needed.
What you will bring:
- 10+ years of experience in business continuity within financial services or related fields.
- Strong background in business continuity and financial services.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively with business partners in remote locations.
- Strong administrative and resource management skills, including the ability to develop tasks and manage resources to achieve deliverables.
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
- Ability to provide after-hours or on-call support as required.
- Active Business Continuity certification (e.g., ABCP, CBCP, MBCP, CBCI, MBCI, ARM, or CRM) or ability to obtain one within the first year of employment.
What will set you apart:
- Working knowledge of industry best practice frameworks, including DRII, COBIT, NIST, ITIL, and ISO 22301.
- Experience with business continuity management systems, such as BC in the Cloud or Fusion.
This job operates in a professional office environment.
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of the job. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the responsibilities and/or tasks listed in this job description. You may be required to perform other duties that are not included on this job description. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason, as per terms and conditions of your employment contract.
What we offer you
We offer an array of diverse and inclusive benefits regardless of where you are in your career. We believe that providing our employees with the means to lead healthy balanced lives results in the best possible work performance.
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
- Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
- Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
- Generous paid time off upon hire – including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
- Paid volunteer time — 16 hours per calendar year
- Leave of absence programs – including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
- Business Resource Groups (BRGs) – BRGs facilitate inclusion and collaboration across our business internally and throughout the communities where we live, work and play. BRGs are open to all.
Base Salary Range
$96,100.00 - $135,700.00
The salary range above shows the typical minimum to maximum base salary range for this position in the location listed. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation offered may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.
Equal opportunity employer • Drug-free workplace
We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age (40 and over), race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.
***For remote and hybrid positions you will be required to provide reliable high-speed internet with a wired connection as well as a place in your home to work with limited disruption. You must have reliable connectivity from an internet service provider that is fiber, cable or DSL internet. Other necessary computer equipment, will be provided. You may be required to work in the office if you do not have an adequate home work environment and the required internet connection.***
Job Posting End Date at 12:01 am on:
10-24-2026
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