Program Analyst

WSFS Bank; United States; Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

WSFS Bank is seeking a Program Analyst for the Cash Connect division in Newark, DE. The role bridges business analysis and project governance, eliciting requirements and translating them into actionable specifications for Agile and Waterfall projects.

The incumbent will gather and document requirements, develop data mappings, dashboards, and reports, and ensure alignment with timelines, budgets, and compliance standards. In-person 4 days a week with one remote day.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in business analysis, project coordination or PMO roles.
• Certifications such as IIBA or PMI preferred.
• Banking/financial services experience is highly preferred.
• Experience with both Agile and Waterfall project management.
• Strong SQL skills for analysis.
• Experience with dashboards in PMO.
• Tableau and Power BI preferred.
• Proficient with project management tracking tools.
• Excellent communication and detail-oriented skills.
• Ability to engage with all levels and learn quickly.

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze and document business and functional requirements.
• Translate requirements into technical specs for Agile and Waterfall.
• Conduct gap analysis, process mapping, and workflow design.
• Recommend improvements to processes and system functionality.
• Facilitate cross-functional communication and decision making.
• Develop data mapping, schema structure and manage dependencies.
• Support project lifecycle documentation (charters, business cases, plans and closure reports).
• Track milestones, schedules, budgets, risks and deliverables using PM tools.
• Generate and maintain dashboards and project status reports for leadership.
• Ensure adherence to PMO standards and compliance requirements.
• Design and develop reporting using SQL and data relationships.
• Collaborate on system design, testing (UAT, SIT), deployment and training.
• Respond to ad-hoc tickets and triage as needed.
• Other duties as defined.

Skills

Business analysis

PMO coordination

Agile & Waterfall

SQL proficiency

Dashboard creation

Stakeholder communication

Attention to detail

Leadership collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

PMO tools

SQL

Job description

Job Description At WSFS Bank, we empower our Associates to grow their careers, guide our customers to secure their financial futures, and actively support our Communities so they can fully thrive. Careers with WSFS Bank offer an inclusive and supportive culture, competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and more. We are the region's locally headquartered bank and wealth management company. We are honored to consistently be named a Top Workplace by our Associates, who make a difference every day for the people, businesses, and Communities we serve. We Stand For Service® is more than part of our name, it’s our mission and our purpose.

Cash Connect Division: Program Analyst

The Program Analyst is responsible for supporting both our systems analysis and project governance functions. This role is responsible for eliciting business requirements, supporting the design and implementation of technology solutions, and ensuring the effective execution and reporting of key projects within the Cash Connect division. This position bridges business and technology, ensuring the project outcomes align with business goals, timelines, and compliance standards. This position requires the incumbent to work in-person 4 days a week based out of our Newark, DE office. The 5th day is a work from home day.

Job Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze and document business and functional requirements from stakeholders.
• Work closely with development/IT team to translate requirements into technical specifications suitable for both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Conduct gap analysis, business process mapping, and workflow design.
• Recommend improvements to business processes and system functionality.
• Facilitate cross-functional communication and decision making.
• Develop data mapping, schema structure and manage system dependencies.
• Support project lifecycle documentation (charters, business cases, plans and closure reports).
• Track project milestones, schedules, budgets, risk and deliverables using PM tools.
• Generate and maintain dashboards and project status reports for leadership.
• Ensure project adherence to the division and enterprise PMO standards, methodologies (Agile/Waterfall) and compliance requirements.
• Design and develop reporting solutions using SQL tables and databases, leveraging a strong understanding of SQL joins, data relationships, and query optimization techniques to deliver accurate reporting while maintaining database performance and stability.
• Collaborate and support system design, testing (UAT, SIT), seamless deployment, integration of systems and user training.
• Respond to and resolve one-off business/system ticket requests that fall outside structured project work by tracking, triage, prioritizing and assigning.
• Other duties as defined.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related business or technical field.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in business analysis, project coordination or PMO roles.
• Relevant certifications such as IIBA (International Institute of Business Analysis) or PMI (Project Management Institute) preferred.
• Banking and/or financial services industry or cash logistics experience is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with both Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies.
• Strong SQL skills, ability to use SQL for complex data analysis is required.
• Demonstrated experience with creating and maintaining project management dashboards.
• Experience with Tableau and Power BI is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency with project management tracking tools to plan, track, and report on project activities, timelines, risks, and deliverables.
• Must be able to demonstrate effective and professional written, verbal, and non-verbal communication and facilitation skills.
• Must be organized, detail-oriented, and produce high-quality project documentation.
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to analyze existing business processes, identify issues, and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Must have proven ability to engage with both individual contributors and leaders of all levels in constructive and collaborative relationships and quickly learn current business challenges.
• Must have proven ability to quickly learn new areas, as well as solid understanding of all major parts of the business.
• Ability to motivate staff to prioritize work, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and work under pressure in a dynamic and complex environment.
• WSFS Bank will only consider candidates who are presently authorized to work for any employer in the United States and who will not require work visa sponsorship from WSFS Bank now or in the future in order to retain their authorization to work in the United States.

Salary Range: $64,491.00 - $105,949.50. Individual base pay may vary on additional factors such as the candidate’s experience, job-related skills, relevant education, geographic location, and other specific business and organizational needs. In addition to base salary, WSFS Financial Corporation (WSFS) and its subsidiaries may offer eligible Associates discretionary and formula-based incentive and retention awards.

Benefits

• WSFS provides a competitive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) plan; life, accident, and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts (FSAs) and health savings accounts (HSAs); and wellness programs.
• Additional benefits may include paid parental leave, military leave, vacation and other paid time off, sick leave in accordance with applicable state laws, and paid holidays.

Benefit offerings are subject to eligibility requirements, legal limitations, and may vary based on an Associate’s location and employment status.

For more information about Associate benefits, please visit https://www.wsfsbank.com/about/careers/

WSFS Bank is inclusive and supportive of individual needs.

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WSFS is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.