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Business Resilience Officer

Columbia Bank


Job Location:

Spokane, WA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 85000 - 125000
Posted: 29 September 2026 (12 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 organizations 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 Banks 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

  • Bachelors 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


The pay range for this role is $85000 - $125000

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.

We offer 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 and paid vacation sick days volunteer days and 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: .


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.


Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority