Banking Systems Analyst – Risk & UAT Specialist

Columbia Bank; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 87,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) plan

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Mental health resources

Identity protection

Legal support

Auto and home insurance

Pet insurance

Discount marketplace

Paid vacation

Sick days

Volunteer days

Holidays

Job summary

Columbia Bank is seeking a skilled analyst to design and perform analyses for business systems, ensuring requirements meet banking needs. You will define and test solutions, administer configurations, and minimize risks through structured change procedures.

The role involves collaborating with stakeholders and vendors, developing requirements, and creating test cases. Strong problem solving, UAT, and documentation skills are essential, with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED preferred.
• 4–7 years in technical bank operations.
• Familiar with project management, Excel, data warehouses, and bank products.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and design solutions for medium complex bank systems.
• Define and analyze problems; design and test standards and solutions.
• Administer system configurations; manage parameters and change procedures.
• Evaluate technical needs and recommend Risk Tier 2/3 solutions.
• Coordinate between stakeholders and vendors for enhancements or fixes.
• Develop system and functional requirements; create detailed test cases.
• Assist with testing, analyze results, and communicate incidents.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and training; stay updated on changes.
• Mentor or coach others as SME; share knowledge and best practices.
• Occasional travel as required.

Skills

Bank operations

Project management

Excel

Data warehousing

UAT methodologies

Problem solving

Documentation

Communication

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Project

Data warehouse tools

Excel (advanced)

Job description

Columbia Bank is seeking a skilled analyst to design and perform analyses for business systems, ensuring requirements meet banking needs. You will define and test solutions, administer configurations, and minimize risks through structured change procedures.

The role involves collaborating with stakeholders and vendors, developing requirements, and creating test cases. Strong problem solving, UAT, and documentation skills are essential, with occasional travel.