Product Development Analyst - Hybrid Schedule Eligible

At Emprise Bank, everything we do is focused on empowering the neighborhoods, businesses, and people in our communities to thrive. We proudly work to provide extraordinary customer service and products to help our customers achieve their goals.

We are looking for a Product Development Analyst to join our team. This position will play a pivotal role in researching, designing, and launching new, innovative banking products, services, and capabilities.

A successful candidate will have:

• A strategic mindset
• Ability to establish and build partnerships and work collaboratively
• Critical and analytical thinking skills
• Confident and articulate communication skills
• An understanding of and commitment to our values
• Attitude and aptitude to engage in continuous development and learning

Essential functions of the role:

Research and Analysis:

• Partner with business units to understand strategic intent and priorities
• Stay updated on emerging technologies, industry best practices, and trends in the financial sector to propose innovative solutions for product development and enhancements.
• Stay updated on regulatory changes and industry best practices related to banking products and capabilities.
• Conduct market research to identify trends, customer preferences, and competitive landscape.
• Analyze customer feedback, market data, and industry reports to identify market opportunities and gaps.

Product Development:

• Define product requirements, features, and specifications based on market research and customer needs.
• Conduct idea generation and concept development for new products, including prototyping and testing/iteration
• Conduct product design work, including buy/build/partner analysis
• Build and present business cases that include desirability/viability/feasibility study, cost/benefit analysis, risks and success metrics

Product Launch and Rollout:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on product launch plans, including internal readiness, marketing strategies, and customer communications.
• Monitor product performance, adoption, and customer feedback during the initial rollout phase and make necessary adjustments.
• Ensure smooth transition to long-term product/capability owner

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or level of education that, together with industry experience, enables the applicant to meet the job requirements
• Experience in product development, business analysis, project management is preferred
• Experience in banking or finance is preferred
• Expertise with MS Office suite of is required
• Proficiency with large server-based applications and typical desktop software is required

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary and benefits, Emprise offers professional growth, a rewarding and challenging environment, opportunities to be involved in our communities, and a culture of integrity, passion, and success. We also offer shift differential pay for bilingual candidates!

At Emprise Bank, empowering people to thrive means having an all-inclusive culture that honors our commitment to all dimensions of diversity in our workforce and embraces inclusion of all people. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

To learn more, please visit our website at www.emprisebank.com.

Emprise Bank is an EEO/AA/ADA/Veteran Employer/Member FDIC/Drug Free Workplace.