Bank Systems Analyst

Stifel•Saint Louis, MO

About The Position

The Bank Systems Analyst supports the design and connection of Stifel's banking and payment systems. This role will unite various providers' core banking, payment, and digital banking systems. The Analyst will consider user and business needs in designing and defining requirements, creating documentation, and supporting implementation. The Analyst is then available for testing and troubleshooting support. A strong candidate will have a passion for building and evolving systems, a strong background in payments, and a strong background in how systems communicate. This role requires experience in Internet fundamentals with a significant focus on middleware applications to connect off-premise Fintech providers, all to support a rapidly growing business. Interacting with and motivating teams through your passion for the technology and the business it will support is crucial.

Requirements

Significant knowledge of application integrations and Application Program Interface (API) functionality.
Ability to learn to architect, design, and support Fintechs using APIs.
Superior communication skills and the ability to articulate technical concepts/ideas in non-technical language.
Experience working directly with Product Owners and Business Leaders to design technical solutions.
Experience with presenting technical materials to all levels of the organization.
Ability to work well both individually and in a team.
Ability to be self-sufficient and work under minimal direction.
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
0-3 years of experience supporting, implementing, and/or designing application programming interfaces.
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Office suite.
Functional, working knowledge of web-based solutions and/or APIs: HTTP/HTTPS, REST, SOAP, Java, microservices, JSON.

Nice To Haves

Preferred qualifications in system connectivity, including Apigee, Mulesoft, and similar middleware.
Preferred qualifications in core systems, including Fiserv and Finastra.

Responsibilities

Reviewing and advising requirements and specifications for APIs.
Defining high-level application platform architectural guidelines and articulating the reasoning and trade-offs for choices to business owners.
Working closely with cross-organizational development teams to ensure work meets the specifications; this includes documentation and testing verification.
Working with API vendors and Fintech partners for integration.
Helping vendor partners connect the sandbox environment for API testing.
Serving as the technical expert on the team.
Evaluating and deciding on new technologies and how they fit into the existing solutions.
Ensuring proper security and architectural standards are used.
Communication and awareness of implemented technology.
Creating, reviewing, and approving technical documentation, specifications, and project artifacts.
Recommending standards and best practices across the entire bank for technology.
Demonstrating a deep understanding of the business to drive, formulate, and design complex solutions to anticipate and meet business needs.