About 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 160 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 lines of business to analyze complex business problems to determine an IT solution. Specifically, this position will support our IT Consumer Lending functionality. 

Essential Functions

Collaborate with line of business to analyze complex business problems to determine an IT solution

Gather data, analyze business and user needs, schedule and facilitate meetings to establish quality project requirements

Document and diagram project requirements which support development efforts

Lead efforts building Agile User Stories for Scrum

Lead backlog refinement efforts which involve 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

Work with project leadership, contribute to, and execute process improvement initiatives for the team

Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

Strong understanding of the Agile methodology

Ability to work closely and communicate clearly and effectively with variety of technical and non-technical roles

Ability to read and create diagrams, UX flows and associated artifacts

Ability to understand the flow of work which includes forecasting, release planning, sprint planning and process improvement efforts  

Ability to deliver multiple competing priorities with little supervision

Willingness to fill other team roles such as ScrumMaster or Test Analyst if project priorities and workload dictates

Inquisitive, agile and a strong team player with excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Motivated and organized self-starter with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities

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 Azure DevOps/TFS, Word, Excel, and Outlook

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required

3+ years of experience writing business requirements required

1+ year experience working on an Agile/Scrum Team required

Consumer or Commercial Lending and mainframe experience is a plus.  

**Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future

***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.

#LI-Hybrid

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 St, Kansas City, Missouri 64106

Time Type:

Full time