Ops Initiatives Analyst

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This is a hybrid position. The selected colleague will work at an MUFG office an average of two to three days per week with the remainder worked remotely.

Reporting to a senior level manager, the Operations Initiatives Analyst I is responsible for managing operational initiatives for the line of business to include process improvement initiatives, service, or efficiency initiatives, new product or system introductions, and merger related activities. Identifies appropriate solutions and makes recommendations to Management. The Analyst is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers and is responsible for leading the effort to implement solutions and processes to enhance workflows of the department/division. The analyst ensures the assigned initiatives are properly documented and tracked as well as delivered on time and within budget. May manage one FTE.

Job Summary:

• Reporting to a senior level manager, the Operations Initiatives Analyst I is responsible for managing operational initiatives for the line of business to include process improvement initiatives, service, or efficiency initiatives, new product or system introductions, and merger related activities.
• Identifies appropriate solutions and makes recommendations to Management.
• The Analyst is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers and is responsible for leading the effort to implement solutions and processes to enhance workflows of the department/division.
• The analyst ensures the assigned initiatives are properly documented and tracked as well as delivered on time and within budget.

Major Responsibilities:

• Plans and leads business unit operational initiatives from initiation to implementation.
• Articulates the line of business needs/requirements including identified solutions within the organization to obtain project buy-in.
• Responsible for ensuring the development of procedures, workflows, communications, and training activities related to the implementation of change initiatives.
• Partners with business unit managers to understand the needs and current processes of the unit to spearhead initiatives for process improvements.
• Leads the effort to design and implement innovative and creative solutions based on business needs resulting in improved efficiencies. Delivers assigned initiatives on time, on budget, and within scope.
• Provides regular status updates including reporting obstacles or variances that cannot be resolved that would impede the delivery of the project on time and within budget.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business or other equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years leading and implementing change initiatives preferably within a financial services environment, or equivalent work experience.
• Fully capable of handling business line initiatives with minimal support.
• Knowledge of payment and electronic data file formats and transmission processes.
• Experience in ACH, EDI and E-Lockbox client set-up, testing, implementation, and maintenance.
• Experience troubleshooting transmission errors, rejects, and returns processing.
• Ability to manage the team's application server window patches and upgrades.
• Has demonstrated priority setting, problem solving, negotiating, and conflict management skills.
• Functional, technical, and operational organization skills required, including the ability to develop strong alliances at all levels within the organization.
• Sound oral, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
• Sound decision making skills that demonstrate originality, flexibility, and resourcefulness.
• Knowledge of Bank applications, Rumba, RCIF, and mainframe systems.
• Ability to adapt to change and implement quickly based on overall direction and needs of the company.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and commitments concurrently.
• Must be a self-starter and can work independently.
• Ability to coordinate and direct activities of others.
• Desire to stay abreast with banking industry trends.
• Demonstrated customer focus, integrity, and knowledge of banking industry trends related to electronic payments and EDI processes.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and committed to leveraging the diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experience of our workforce to create opportunities for our colleagues and our business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender expression, gender identity, sex, age, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran and military status, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status of an individual or that individual's associates or relatives that is protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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