Incident and Crisis Management Lead - New York, NY

At Valley Bank, we believe in people's growth potential. We invest in it. We protect it. We focus it. For nearly 100 years, we've been the Bank that clients from every industry turn to for our expertise, strategies, and advice--building the kind of trust that can fuel every goal. We are the leading relationship bank built for growth--with over $60 billion in assets, 3,800 experts, and more than 200 consumer branches and commercial banking offices in communities across the US.

At Valley, we're all driven by an ambition that goes deeper than just having a job. That's why when you work for us, we make it our goal to help you focus on what drives you--working to turn your passions and strengths into assets you can use to propel your ambitions and build the professional legacy you want. Because when we say we're a relationship bank built for growth, that's not just reserved for our clients--that includes all our associates as well.

The Incident & Crisis Management Lead is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the organization's enterprise incident and crisis management efforts. This role involves developing, implementing, and maintaining strategies to prepare for, respond to, and recover from unforeseen events that threaten the organization's operations, reputation, or stakeholders.

• Maintain and update Valley Bank's Incident & Crisis Management (ICM) plan, policies, and documentation in alignment with industry standards and regulations.
• Lead and coordinate cross-department ICM teams, including activation of the framework during emergencies and providing 24/7 support when required.
• Conduct risk assessments, scenario planning, and resiliency exercises; oversee post-incident analysis, evaluations, and continuous improvement.
• Deliver training and workshops for employees and ICM teams; manage communication strategies and protocols for internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with business leaders, governance teams, and third-party vendors to review plans, validate alternate site programs, and ensure disaster recovery readiness.
• Participate in audits, examinations, and resiliency projects while staying current with best practices and regulatory requirements.

• Thorough knowledge & understanding of FFIEC's Business Continuity Management framework.
• Strong background in Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery and Operational Resiliency knowledge.
• Strong written & verbal communications skills and the ability to interface with all levels of management.
• Strong background and understanding of US Financial Institutions key functions, processes and resources.
• Proficient in MSOffice Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Project Management applications).

• High School diploma or GED and 5 years of experience developing, implementing and managing incident and crisis management programs for financial institutions.
• Certified Business Continuity Planner (CBCP) or similar industry certification.

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field, Financial Industry or Banking background.
• Master Business Continuity Planner (MBCP) or similar industry certification.

We provide a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package including base salary determined by factors such as the role, relevant experience, skill set, and geographical location. Eligible positions may also be eligible to receive commission-based compensation and/or discretionary incentive compensation, which may be awarded as cash or forfeitable equity, recognizing individual performance and contributions.

In addition to financial compensation, we offer a robust suite of benefits tailored to meet diverse employee needs based on eligibility criteria. These include comprehensive health care and insurance plans, retirement savings options, tuition and adoption reimbursement programs, paid time off, mental health support, and other valuable benefits programs. Further details regarding total compensation and benefits will be shared during the hiring process.