IT Business Analyst I

About Working at Commerce Wouldn’t it be great to build your career at a bank that’s known for helping people with their financial challenges? That’s exactly what you’d be doing when you join the team at Commerce Bank. We’re looking for teammates who are ready to do whatever it takes to help our customers with their everyday financial needs. You’d be helping yourself too, because Commerce has a tradition of recognizing and rewarding team members for their talent, skills and contributions. No wonder we’ve been an industry leader for over 155 years and have developed a reputation as a great place to work in the financial services world. If you’d like to be a part of a team and culture that is respected by its peers and in your community, we should talk. We’re always looking for the best and brightest. 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. Essential Functions Collaborate with line of business to analyze complex business problems to determine an IT solution Assist with gathering data, analyzing business and user needs, scheduling and facilitating meetings to establish quality project requirements Document and diagram basic project requirements which support development efforts Assist with efforts building Agile User Stories for Scrum Assist with 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 Perform other duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required Basic 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 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 1 year of experience writing business requirements required 1 year experience working on an Agile/Scrum Team preferred #LI-Hybrid Location: 922 Walnut St, Kansas City, Missouri 64106 Time Type: Full time Commerce Bank has been awarded numerous awards for our company culture. We have been included on distinguished lists such as Forbes’ Best Midsized Employers, Forbes’ Best Employers for Women, and Korn Ferry’s Engaged Performance Award. You’ll see the difference for yourself when you join the team. Why Commerce? Inclusion and Diversity at Commerce How to Join Our Team Want to be notified of positions that fit your preferences? Follow these easy steps: Create a Candidate Account at the top of the page by selecting "Sign In" upper right corner Sign-up up for Job Alerts We’ll contact you about positions that match your skills and interests Equal Opportunity Employer Commerce Bank is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and believes that every individual should have the opportunity to work at a job for which he, she or they qualifies. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.