Work Type: Full Time

Strong SQL skills, SQL programming and database management of existing databases preferred.

Position is Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm with the ability to work additional hours as needed.

Position is located at 202 S Goad Springs Road, Lowell, AR.

Summary:

SUMMARY: The Product Analyst is a part of the team that is charged with managing product line(s) in a division or business unit. The incumbent works with internal stakeholders to improve the quality of the services being delivered through the products by defining needs, recommending solutions, assisting in the integration and testing of new solutions. The Product Analyst serves as the bridge between technology, the product and the associates by analyzing, transforming and resolving the business problems and creating solutions. The incumbent assists in the development of project requirements and supports the development of training and communication materials, participates in the implementation and provides post-implementation support.

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

TEAM ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Support and uphold the Arvest Mission Statement.
• Uphold the Arvest Code of Ethics that confidential information is safeguarded.
• Maintain a high level of cooperation and rapport with all associates in order to ensure accurate and efficient operations and service.
• Formulate and communicate new ideas and suggestions that will improve profitability and efficiency for the bank’s overall operation.
• Promote professionalism at all times.

Responsibilities:

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent related work experience required.
• 3 years of experience with critical business software systems required.
• Strong analytical skills, an inquisitive nature and a track record of creative problem solving required.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Experience in product management preferred.
• Change management experience and demonstrated personal resilience in implementing new processes and programs preferred.
• Demonstrated success managing all aspects of a successful product or business project throughout its lifecycle preferred.
• Experience related to the assigned product(s) preferred.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Must be able to arrive at work on time, work on site and have regular work attendance
• Must be able to work cooperatively with other co-workers regardless of personality, presence, or communication style
• Must be able to provide cordial customer service regardless of customer personality, presence, or communication style
• Must be able to perform several tasks at once
• Must be able to work in a stressful atmosphere
• Must be able to rotate job tasks
• Must be able to greet others cordially
• Must be able to coordinate multiple and changing priorities
• Must be able to verbally communicate with all other associates
• Must be able to operate telephone, scanner, copier and fax machines
• Must be able to occasionally work outside of normal business hours
• Must be able to move from department, division, or bank to department, division or bank to attending meetings
• Must be able to operate personal computer keyboard in order to create reports, schedules, and other appropriate documentation

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand, walk, site, and to talk and hear. The associate must occasionally reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, or crouch.

The associate may occasionally be required to lift or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

The incumbent must be able to travel occasionally by themselves within the U.S., including overnight, and via automobile and air.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.