Strategic Planning Analyst

About Working at Commerce 

Building a career here is more than just steps on a ladder. It’s about helping people find financial safety and success, helping businesses thrive, and making sure people and their money are taken care of. And our commitment doesn’t stop there. Our culture is about our people, the ones in our communities and the ones that work with us.  

Here, you’ll find opportunities to grow and learn, to connect with others, and build relationships with the people around you. You’ll have the space and resources to grow into the best version of yourself. Because our number one investment is you.

Creating an award-winning culture doesn't come easy. And after more than 155 years, we know Commerce Bank is only at its best when our people are. If this sounds interesting to you, keep reading and let’s talk. 

Compensation Range

Hourly: $38.65 - $51.45 (Amount based on relevant experience, skills, and competencies.)

Essential Functions

• Help the organization make fact-based decisions in the areas of business selection, growth strategies, organizational alignment, and other key elements related to strategy execution

• Provide insights that inform and challenge strategic decision making

• Ensure strategic plans are reflected in budget and forecast

• Monitor strategy execution and progress - periodically perform strategic deep-dives 

• Communicate impediments on organization’s top priorities, and find ways to remove them

• Identify and research emerging trends, technology and signals

• Develop content and oversee logistics for strategic meetings

• Lead medium to large projects across business units with significant complexity

• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Intermediate understanding of strategic planning best practices and innovation tools

• Intermediate understanding and application of Agile methodologies

• Strong financial acumen

• Ability to complete assignments with limited direction

• Strong change management, executive presence, situational adaptability, decision making, analytical thinking, and presentation skills

• Ability to build trust with executive and senior leaders

• Ability and confidence to ask questions, offer solutions, retain information and apply details to future situations

• Ability to develop and facilitate trainings and workshops

• Ability to travel as needed

• Strong accuracy, prioritization, and customer service skills

• Ability and confidence to ask questions and retain information

• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality

• Ability to identify and drive process improvements

• Motivated and organized self-starter with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities

• Inquisitive, agile, and strong team player with excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

• 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

• Advanced level proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint and PowerPoint

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business or equivalent combination of education and experience required.  Master’s degree preferred.

• 3+ years banking and or strategy experience required

**Level of role is determined by knowledge, experience, skills, abilities, and education 

***For individuals applying, assigned and/or hired to work in areas with pay transparency requirements, Commerce is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for some roles.  This compensation range is for the Strategic Planning Analyst I & II job and contemplates a wide range of factors that are considered in determining most appropriate job level and making compensation decisions, including but not limited to location, skill sets, education, relevant experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable differentials (geographic, bilingual, or shift) that could be associated with the position or where it is filled. At Commerce, compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each situation. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay is $38.65 to $51.45 per hour.