Senior Systems & Conversion Analyst

First Merchants Bank is seeking a Senior Systems & Conversion Analyst to join our team! This position will ensure assigned core banking and related deposit or loan systems bring the expected business value, work reliably well and support organizational growth by providing business analysis and technical support services that ensure products, processes, data conversion, reports and other operational needs are met.

As part of this role you will:

• Provide application support services of the assigned Deposit or Loan applications, specifically focusing on the core banking Deposit or Loan system and related Deposit or Loan systems.
  
  
  
  • This includes, but is not limited to, maintaining, troubleshooting, supporting Deposit or Loan systems and ensuring system release levels are kept current.
  
  
  
  
• Develop and understand product and service requirements through information gathering session to determine how the assigned core Deposit or Loan servicing and related Deposit or Loan systems can be utilized to meet company needs.
• Partner with application owners, vendors, Deposit or Loan operations and other internal constituents to achieve job objectives.
• Gather and assess requirements for software utilization through data analysis, product mapping and interviews. Lead software configuration changes with vendor or other internal teams.
• Create data maps and transaction workflow documents showing exactly how required fields of information will be converted. The data mapping forms the technical specification for the integration. Share data maps with vendor and programmers, clients, and others as appropriate to ensure successful conversion. Refine mapping through iterative validation.
• Test customized software against customer specific needs, share with customer reports and application specific data that reflects how conversion data will be processed. Review conversion results (reports, balancing, data load, and change) to refine and confirm requirements. Obtain formal results acceptance.
• Examine data and reports to make sure conversion is processing correctly, run tests scripts to see how transactions process through the software and verify/validate accuracy of data through the generation of a variety of reports and completion of system reconciliation activities.
• Examine client's processes, forms and reports to determine operational needs and document what the software will do and all related processes, forms, reports, etc. to be sued after conversion is complete.
• Lead and/or participate in FMB projects as needed (system upgrades, bank integration, etc.). Collaborate with other departments to lead and facilitate the implementation and fulfil the initiative purpose and goal through standard best practice project management techniques. Ensure all aspects of the project are completed.
  
  
  
  • Document the project needs.
  • Analysis/options or feasibility research of needs and possible solutions.
  • Visually map solutions and present in an easy-to-understand manner to get a decision.
  • Identify, gather, and document technology and/or business solutions requirements.
  • Complete detailed workflow process mapping.
  • Develop testing strategies and execute test plan to mitigate deployment risk.
  • Recommend preferred solutions.
  • Implements (identify issues and escalate/manage resolution as required).
  • Develop supporting documentation (process/procedure manuals).
  
  
  
  
• Maintain and manage reporting systems to provide actionable information to drive business decisions.

In order to be successful in this position, we require the following:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
• A minimum of five (5) years of deposit or loan servicing, operations, line of business or similar experience in the financial industry.

The following would be a plus:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems or related field of study.
• Similar experience supporting core Deposit or Loan servicing systems (FIS, FiServ, CSI, Jack Henry, etc.).
• Commercial bank operations and servicing experience supporting FIS Horizon Deposit or Loan system.
• Working knowledge of SQL or other reporting technology.

First Merchants offers the following:

• Base Pay PLUS Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401k
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Additional Benefits

A little about us:

First Merchants is guided by a genuine philosophy of being a meaningful place to work and having a prosperous impact across all walks of life throughout the communities we serve, including consumers, businesses and other organizations. Our Vision, Mission and Team statement reflect and reinforce that authentic service philosophy.

Our Vision is:

To enhance the financial wellness of the diverse communities we serve.

Our Mission is:

To be the most responsive, knowledgeable, and high-performing financial organization for our clients, teammates, and shareholders.

Our Team:

"We are a collection of dynamic colleagues with diverse experiences and perspectives who share a passion for positively impacting lives. We are genuinely committed to attracting and engaging teammates of diverse backgrounds. We believe in the power of inclusion and belonging."

Apply today to begin your career with us!