Technology Advancement Analyst

MidFirst Bank•Oklahoma City, OK

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Technology Advancement Analyst plays a key role in bridging business needs with innovative technology solutions across various client-facing business units. This role identifies, evaluates, and implements emerging technologies and enhancements to existing solutions that drive operational efficiency, improved customer experience, and technology innovation. Embedded within the business, the analyst develops a deep understanding of existing platforms, identifies opportunities for improvement, and helps translate strategic initiatives into actionable solutions. Serve as a trusted partner to business line leaders, developing a detailed understanding of workflows, priorities and business needs. Prepare and complete digital maturity assessments, evaluating the business function as well as existing digital tools and requirements within a functional business unit. Continuously monitor industry trends, fintech innovations, regulatory developments, and competitor analysis relevant to the Bank's business units and product offerings. A strong ability to summarize findings into easily-understandable reports, and comfortable with sharing findings with an executive audience. Partner with corporate technology, risk, compliance, and supplier management stakeholders to assist with technology reviews. Support business unit projects through vendor evaluation and due diligence processes, performing project management and product ownership roles including project planning, cost-benefit analyses, and RFP development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Entrepreneurship, Economics, MIS, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering
Experience with project management tools (e.g., JIRA, AdaptiveWork)
Experience with analytical tools (PowerBI)
Proficiency in data analysis, process mapping and requirements gathering
Knowledge of industry-specific regulations and compliance standards
Passion for emerging technologies and their application in financial services
Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience as a business analyst, functional lead, or similar role
Minimum of 3 years of relevant US based experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting retail banking, branch operations, deposit operations, consumer banking, or customer-facing banking functions
Experience with process mapping, tool evaluation, and change management in customer-facing environments
Must reside within the operating area to be considered

Responsibilities

Identify, evaluate, and implement emerging technologies and enhancements to existing solutions.
Drive operational efficiency, improved customer experience, and technology innovation.
Develop a deep understanding of existing platforms and identify opportunities for improvement.
Translate strategic initiatives into actionable solutions.
Serve as a trusted partner to business line leaders, understanding workflows, priorities, and business needs.
Prepare and complete digital maturity assessments.
Monitor industry trends, fintech innovations, regulatory developments, and competitor analysis.
Summarize findings into easily-understandable reports for executive audiences.
Partner with corporate technology, risk, compliance, and supplier management stakeholders for technology reviews.
Support business unit projects through vendor evaluation and due diligence processes.
Perform project management and product ownership roles, including project planning, cost-benefit analyses, and RFP development.