Systems Analyst II

Position Summary: This position is responsible for a full range of activities which ensure the operational effectiveness of the various systems used within the Bank. The analyst will design system workflows, perform analysis of customer data, complete helpdesk tickets, and make appropriate recommendations regarding technology enhancements. This position will also be responsible for coordinating IT-related projects and setting up new systems.

Primary Duties

• Provide analytical services, technical support, and assistance to the various departments, management and other users on all aspects of the application software and interfacing software, from major conversion issues to daily maintenance needs.

• Troubleshoot system problems, research to identify if any system, conversion, or training issues; writes system queries to determine the extent of problem and course of corrective action; coordinate with management, software companies, and vendor customer service representatives on problems to achieve satisfactory resolution.

• Assess requests for ad hoc reports and information to determine most expedient and accurate method of production and design and develop format for providing the requested information. Write procedures for producing the report and transfer reporting ability to designated associate for production.

• Act as back-up to the other Systems Analysts.

• Identify discrepancies in systems and present issues to all affected users, assess appropriate steps and escalate problems to service vendors and management as necessary; assist in implementation of necessary corrective action.

• Design system workflows, perform analysis of customer data, coordinate projects, and make appropriate recommendations regarding technology enhancements.

• Participant in the development of new systems, system features and products. Install and test on the test system; write procedures ensuring State, OCC, Federal Reserve, UCC, and other regulations including but not limited to Reg. B, C, and U are met. Train others in their proper use and coordinate production turnover.

• Participate in the development and installation of subsystems with responsibility for testing, ensuring regulatory requirements are met and users are trained prior to production turnover.

• Review new vendor releases to application software, summarize the capability provided by the release, make recommendations as to applicability to current user needs, consider current systems compatibility, and recommend implementation priority.

• Act as administrator for the Bank's systems.

• Serve as application software companies' user group liaison. Present system enhancement requests and problems.

• Participate in annual Disaster Recovery testing.

• Maintain high level of working knowledge of user needs, system capabilities, and bank policy guidelines to meet regulatory requirements.

• Ensure service level commitments are met in accordance with agreements including response time and accuracy.

• Conduct and/or participate in periodic status review, system/procedural changes and training.

• Act as a systems conversion specialist.

• Serve as a mentor to other team members.

• Participate in special projects as assigned.

• Maintain compliance with and adhere to all state and federal regulations and bank policies and procedures, including, but not limited to Bank Secrecy Act, FACT ACT, Community Reinvestment Act, and EEO/AA/Fair Employment Practices.

• Perform other such duties as assigned.

Minimum Educational & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in IT or equivalent experience

• Minimum of ten years of experience in the industry, with a minimum of five years in Loan or Deposit Operations, Digital Banking, IT, or Core Processing preferred.

• Project Management experience preferred.

• Experience in problem solving using personal computer spreadsheet software, query programs and other techniques

• Experience writing SQL scripts and using other report writing software preferred

• Must have satisfactory performance as a level I and be fully cross-trained on the use and administration of all bank systems or be able to cross-train on all systems within 12 months

Minimum Skill Requirements

• Knowledge of bank accounting as well as deposit and loan delivery systems, online banking and core processing

• Thorough knowledge of procedures, policies and applicable banking regulations and compliance requirements governing the operation of all types of accounts

• Extensive knowledge of computer systems, systems usage, and personal computer and host application development and maintenance

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to providing operational support consistent with customer expectations

• Demonstrate strong analytical, organizational and time management skills

• Must be able to work autonomously, providing management with frequent status reports

• Must be able to make decisions independently regarding system setup, implementation and technical issues

• Ability to work flexible hours and overtime when necessary

• High level of adaptability to organizational and technological change

• Proven Project Coordination skills

• Effective an professional verbal and written communications

• Proficient on MS Office products

Physical Demands

In terms of an 8-hour workday, "occasional" equals 1% to 33%, "frequent" equals 34% to 66% and "continuous" equals 67% to 100%. However, some duties are performed monthly, annually or sporadically throughout the year and are essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the position.

• Continuous remaining in a stationary position, particularly, but not limited to, at a desktop computer.

• Continuous visual review of documents such as financial statements, contracts, spreadsheets, policies, process guides, and other electronic and printed material.

• Frequent need for analytical and critical thinking.

• Frequent high stress periods of high volume work with tight deadlines.

• Continuous repetitive use of hands/arms; particularly concerning to typing, writing, phone & computer use.

• Continuous communication: verbal and written, in-person, phone and electronic.

Work Environment

• Office environment with occasional travel to branch locations.