Application Systems Analyst III - Banking Systems

Job Description

SUMMARY : This position provides Application Support for internal users throughout the Enterprise for various mission critical systems. This position is also responsible for daily response to issues related to system functions, report authoring and ongoing rollout of systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties and special projects may be assigned.

• Responds to, defines, researches, and resolves customer issues referred by level one support.
• Functions as the liaison between vendors and BankUnited business units
• Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Provides subject matter expertise, and participates in projects related to new and existing applications.
• Follows defined change control process to test and install system patches, upgrades or features.
• Maintains system files and monitors system configurations to ensure data integrity.
• Reviews, analyzes, and installs application systems in support of the Business lines.
• Consults with users to identify current operating procedures and to clarify objectives.
• Documents and write manuals to describe installation and operating procedures.
• Monitors the ticket flow, re-assigns tasks as needed to keep an even balance of work within the department.
• Communicates and is the focal point for the dissemination of information from management to the team and vice versa.
• Assists with the development of team members to enhance skills and promote cross-training.
• Recommends and assists with developing improvements around support processes, tools, standards and the overall performance and level of support provided by the team.
• Troubleshoots areas of poor performance and identifies effective solutions to resolve issues both in the immediate future and for the longer term.
• Ensure the team delivers a professional, customer-focused and high performing level of support.
• SENIOR LEVEL RESPONSIBILITIES :
• Remain current on industry practices, equipment and standards.
• Provides support for the team to successfully resolve problems.
• Participate in all contingency planning and disaster recovery.
• Manage technical projects as directed by management within budget and assigned timeframes.
• Proactively monitor applications / systems to capture potential issues ( alerts, performance) before they occur.
• Ensure application / system environments are fully maintained with appropriately supported updates, patches and / or service packs.
• Mentor junior team members.
• Adheres to and complies with applicable, federal and state laws, regulations and guidance, including those related to anti-money laundering ( Bank Secrecy Act, US PATRIOT Act, etc.).
• Adheres to Bank policies and procedures and completes required training.
• Identifies and reports suspicious activity.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree preferred, HS Diploma required.

EXPERIENCE

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES