Team Lead, Data Management - Commercial Payments

Commerce Bank•Kansas City, MO

50d•$91,000 - $107,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The main purpose of this job is to oversee a team of Data Analysts and Financial Analysts by coaching and developing team members to drive strategic data initiatives across the Commercial Payments line of business.

Requirements

Strong background in data analytics, statistics or a related field, with proven experience in a leadership or supervisory role
Strong collaborator and team builder, with a commitment to developing talent and fostering a data-driven culture
Proficient in data visualization and reporting tools such as Power BI and Tableau, with strong SQL skills and experience working with relational databases (e.g., Teradata, Databricks, Microsoft Access)
Intermediate knowledge of financial statements
Strategic thinker with the ability to align analytical insights to business objectives and drive data-informed decision-making
Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to grasp technical project requirements and proactively identify inefficiencies, errors, and process improvement opportunities
Demonstrated ability to lead change, identify inefficiencies, and implement process improvements across teams and system
Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to influence and advise senior leaders and non-technical stakeholders
Strong critical thinking and sound judgment, with the ability to make effective decisions in a fast-paced environment
Ability to drive results and balance management of organizational risk and meeting goals of the business
Motivated and organized self-starter with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities at once
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 Word, Excel, Teams, Microsoft Access, VBA, SQL and Outlook
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required
5+ years’ experience in finance, data analytics, mathematics or other financial related field required
5+ years’ experience managing or working with relational databases required
1+ years’ leadership/supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a high-performing analytics team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement
Present actionable data and financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership and key stakeholders within the bank
Partner with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to identify and prioritize strategic opportunities where analytics can drive business growth and operational efficiency
Establish and champion best practices for data analysis, reporting, and project execution, ensuring consistency and scalability across the team
Drive transformation and efficiency through the implementation of advanced analytics tools, automation, and modern data workflows
Oversee the collection, cleaning and validation of data from multiple sources to ensure accuracy for use in business line decision making
Manage and oversee existing reporting infrastructure including automated Power BI dashboards as well as future state solutions to support business line decision making