IT Business Analyst II
Commerce BankAbout Working at Commerce
Building a career here is more than just steps on a ladder. It’s about helping people find financial safety and success, helping businesses thrive, and making sure people and their money are taken care of. And our commitment doesn’t stop there. Our culture is about our people, the ones in our communities and the ones that work with us.
Here, you’ll find opportunities to grow and learn, to connect with others, and build relationships with the people around you. You’ll have the space and resources to grow into the best version of yourself. Because our number one investment is you.
Creating an award-winning culture doesn't come easy. And after more than 155 years, we know Commerce Bank is only at its best when our people are. If this sounds interesting to you, keep reading and let’s talk.
Compensation Range
Annual Salary: $70,500.00 - $83,000.00 (Amount based on relevant experience, skills, and competencies.)At Commerce Bank, innovation and creativity are the driving forces behind our IT team's success. We are catalysts of transformation who power applications, secure networks, and implement cutting-edge initiatives that propel our business units forward. The banking industry's rapid evolution provides us with an exciting opportunity to continuously learn, grow, and harness new technologies that elevate the experience for our customers. What sets Commerce Bank apart is our company culture and leadership, areas in which we continually invest. This commitment fosters innovation, enhances customer and employee experiences, while reinforcing our belief that our diverse team is our greatest competitive advantage. We actively seek candidates who share our passion for technology and bring fresh perspectives to the table. A diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints allows us to develop truly innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of our banking community. Join us in shaping the future of banking technology. At Commerce Bank IT, you'll find a culture of equity, belonging, and endless opportunities to make a lasting impact. Help us drive innovation that raises the bar for our industry.
About This Job
The main purpose of this job is to collaborate with business and technology teams creating appropriate deliverables, such as use cases, user scenarios, data flows, user stories, etc to ensure customer need is clearly defined and the IT solution can be executed well.
Essential Functions
Proficient at facilitating backlog refinement efforts which involves ensuring the backlog contains the appropriate items which are in alignment with roadmap/release plans, that are prioritized and the items at the top of the backlog are ready for delivery
Proficient at gathering data, assess business and user needs, schedule and facilitate meetings to establish quality project requirements
Proficient at collaborating with business partners across multiple business lines to develop and write user stories, which includes writing acceptance criteria
Proficient at managing team velocity and backlog, including prioritization of work
Work with project leadership, contribute to and execute process improvement initiatives for the team and remove obstacles and distractions that may impede the team from meeting goals
Assist efforts building Agile User Stories for Scrum
Perform other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required
Proficient understanding of the Agile methodology
Discern the flow of work which includes forecasting, release planning, sprint planning and process improvement efforts
Ability to read and create diagrams, UX flows and associated artifacts
Deliver multiple rival priorities with little supervision
Willingness to fill other team roles such as ScrumMaster or Test Analyst if project priorities and workload dictates
Proficient technical and user understanding of team's product(s)
Motivated and organized self-starter with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
Inquisitive, agile and a team player with strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to remain adaptable and resilient to all situations with an optimistic outlook and cast a positive shadow that is aligned with our culture and Core Values
Intermediate level proficiency with Microsoft suite of technologies such as Word, Excel and Outlook and a proficient understanding of Azure DevOps/TFS
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Finance or equivalent combination of education and experience required
3+ years of experience writing business requirements or equivalent experience required
1+ year experience working on an Agile/Scrum Team required
Certified Scrum Master certification required, or ability to obtain within one year of hire
***For individuals applying, assigned and/or hired to work in areas with pay transparency requirements, Commerce is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for some roles. This compensation range is for the IT Business Analyst II job and contemplates a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to location, skill sets, education, relevant experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable differentials (geographic, bilingual, or shift) that could be associated with the position or where it is filled. At Commerce, compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each situation. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay is $70,500 to $83,000 annually.
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The candidate selected for this position may be eligible for the following employment benefits: employer sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), life insurance, paid vacation, and paid personal time. In addition, we offer career development, education assistance, and voluntary supplemental benefits. Click here to learn more.
Location: 922 Walnut, Kansas City, Missouri 64106Time Type:
Full time