VP, Core Banking Systems Analyst

Kavaliro; Roseville (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kavaliro is seeking a VP, Systems & Reports Analyst to support bank departments by leveraging core systems and building custom reports. The role backs the Core Systems Manager, managing configurations, testing, and security across projects.

The candidate will collaborate with IT and business units, translate requirements into project plans, and ensure regulatory compliance. Office-based position requiring independent, minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Relevant PM Certification or education (PMP or equivalent) preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of analyst experience with core banking systems.
• Bachelor’s Degree or work experience equivalent with sufficient background in administering core banking systems and business management disciplines.
• Strong skillset with writing custom reports.
• Ability to analyze unique issues without precedent and solve problems collaboratively.
• Ability to interact with a wide range of internal staff and external professionals.
• Knowledge of system security protocols and industry best practices.
• Strong foundational knowledge of bank operations, core platform functions, proficiencies and integration.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Project or other project management tools.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance and work scheduled hours.

Responsibilities

• Assists department heads with identifying efficiencies to processes by better utilizing core systems.
• Generates custom reports to provide decision makers with needed information.
• Provides technical support to bank employees on core systems.
• Occasionally trains bank employees on core systems as needed.
• Assists and supports other departments with core systems.
• Translates business requests into actionable project plans by gathering requirements and planning resources.
• Creates and maintains project documentation with a systematic approach.
• Backs up the VP Core Systems Manager as needed.
• Configures and customizes the core banking system to meet business requirements and regulatory needs.
• Liaises with core vendor for tickets, updates or validating system settings.
• Performs periodic audits to ensure accuracy of user roles and change management.
• Communicates with auditors and examiners to provide system validation testing and security controls.
• Works with external vendors to integrate third-party applications with the core banking system.
• Provides resolutions to complex technical system issues.
• Participates in core banking system upgrades, migrations, and new projects with thorough testing.
• Ensures thorough testing of upgrades using various test environments.
• Troubleshoots system issues that may impact clients.
• Participates in Fiserv DNA training and related opportunities to stay current.
• Performs at least 10 hours CRA volunteer work per year.

Skills

Custom reports writing

Core banking systems knowledge

Education

PM Certification (PMP or equivalent)

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Our client is seeking a VP, Systems & Reports Analyst for a direct hire opportunity. The VP, Systems & Reports Analyst is a resource for other departments of the Bank to assist them with utilizing the Bank’s core systems and generating custom reports needed to fulfill their job responsibilities. This role also serves as a back to the Core Systems Manager to manage, maintain, and optimize the core banking systems to ensure smooth banking operations. This role assists with overseeing system configurations, troubleshooting issues, and working closely with IT teams to enhance the system’s performance and security. Effective project management and communication skills are essential. The position requires formulating strategies and implementing processes that will streamline bank processes. This position requires that the individual work in office, independently, and with minimal supervision.

Ensures compliance with all Bank policies and procedures, as well as all applicable state and federal banking regulations.

Pay: $100,000 to $130,000 annually

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

• Assists department heads throughout the bank with the following tasks, as needed:
• Identifying opportunities to add efficiencies to processes by better utilizing core systems
• Generating custom reports that will provide decision makers with the information they need
• Provide technical support to bank employees with their use of core systems
• Occasionally train bank employees on the use of core systems, as needed
• Any other assistance needed by bank departments with core systems
• Translate requests from business units and technical teams, from across the organization, into actionable project plans by gathering requirements and planning resources
• Create and maintain project documentation with a systematic approach
• Assist and serve as the back up to the VP Core Systems Manager as follows:
• Configure and customize the core banking system to meet the organization’s business requirements, regulatory needs and improve system user acceptance
• Liaison with the Bank’s core vendor regarding opening new tickets for system changes, updates or validating system settings.
• Perform and document periodic audits to ensure the accuracy of user roles and ensure change management requirements are met.
• Communicate directly with the Bank’s auditors and examiners to provide system validation testing and security controls.
• Work with external vendors and internal teams to integrate third-party applications and services with the core banking system.
• Provide resolutions to complex technical system issues
• Participate in core banking system upgrades, migrations, and new project implementation including thorough testing and validation.
• Ensure thorough testing of upgrades and new implementations using the Bank’s various test environments
• Troubleshoots system issues that may impact clients and works to identify and resolve the issues.
• Participate in Fiserv DNA training, Fiserv Community, and other opportunities to improve skills, keep abreast of best practices and changes to the platform and products
• Minimum of 10 hours CRA volunteer hours per year. Volunteer hours are typically scheduled within business hours. This is compensable time and mileage is reimbursed

Qualifications

• Relevant PM Certification or education (PMP or equivalent) preferred
• A minimum of 5 years of analyst experience with core banking systems
• Bachelor’s Degree or work experience equivalent with sufficient background in administering core banking systems and business management disciplines
• Strong skillset with writing custom reports
• Ability to effectively analyze unique issues/problems without precedent and/or structure and problem solve collaboratively
• Ability to interact with a wide range of internal staff members and external professionals
• Knowledge of system security protocols and industry best practices
• Strong foundational knowledge of bank operations, core platform functions, proficiencies and integration
• Knowledge of Microsoft Project or other project management tools
• Ability to maintain regular attendance and work scheduled hours

Kavaliro provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Kavaliro is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Kavaliro will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please respond to this posting to connect with a company representative.