Senior Bond Accounting & Client Services Specialist - CMG
Commerce Bank

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: $34.05 - $39.90 (Amount based on relevant experience, skills, and competencies.)

About This Job

The main purpose of this job is to business intelligence reporting for clients to help with fixed income investments, banking, and other strategic decisions.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for all bond accounting functionality within the Intrader application with respect to Commerce Bank's bond portfolio. This includes testing all new functionality as well as testing required for each upgrade. If errors are found, work with third-party vendors to find resolutions.
  
• Work with the InTrader vendor on enhancement requests, custom programming and maintenance, and functionality upgrades required to meet all regulatory guidelines
  
• Produce quarterly peer reports comparing bank client portfolios to similar financial institutions
  
• Regularly partners with Corporate Finance to develop new and/or improved products/functionality
  
• Compile periodic municipal monitoring reports for clients monthly
  
• Develop ad-hoc reporting for the Capital Markets Group (CMG) teams and/or clients upon request
  
• Support public entity collateral desk
  
• Support auditing and compliance reporting
  
• Perform other duties as assigned
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Strong knowledge of financial statements and intermediate understanding of accounting
  
• Knowledge of business intelligence systems and proficiency with presenting actionable information
  
• Knowledge of fixed income instruments
  
• Willingness to develop new methods to create efficiencies for current processes and deliverables
  
• Ability to identify measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system
  
• Extensive InTrader (or equivalent) system knowledge
  
• Comprehensive knowledge of technical systems and file transmission standards and processes
  
• 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
  
• Intermediate level proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
  

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or equivalent combination of education and experience required
  
• Master's degree in Accounting preferred
  
• 5+ years of FIS InTrader experience required
  

**Candidates located in the Kansas City, MO area will be onsite 3 days per week, otherwise fully remote

***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 Senior Bond Accounting & Client Services Specialist - CMG job and contemplates a wide range of factors that are considered in 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 $34.05 to $39.90 per hour.

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The candidate selected for this position may be eligible for the following employment benefits: employer sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), life insurance, paid vacation, and paid personal time. In addition, we offer career development, education assistance, and voluntary supplemental benefits. Click here to learn more.

Location: 1000 Walnut, Kansas City, Missouri 64106

Time Type:
Full time

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