Project Manager/Business Analyst

REPUBLIC BANK OF CHICAGO • Oak Brook, IL

2d • $75,000 - $110,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager/Business Analyst leads cross-functional delivery of small- to mid-size technology and business solutions that advance the bank’s business, operational, and regulatory objectives. Projects may include purchased technology, solutions developed in-house, and strategic non-technical initiatives. As part of a small, collaborative team, this role combines structured project leadership with hands-on analytical and execution support. In addition to managing projects through the full lifecycle, the individual in this role performs business analysis and system testing activities. This position reports to the Business Analysis and Innovation Director.

Requirements

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to break down business problems into logical components.
• Comfort working through ambiguity and learning new tools and practices.
• Attention to detail and sound judgment.
• Ability to work effectively in regulated, process-driven environments.
• Comfort operating in a small, hands-on team.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a banking environment
• Formal project management, business analysis, or testing certifications are not required; demonstrated capability and transferable skills are valued more highly than credentials.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned projects through initiation, planning, execution, and closure in alignment with internal project management procedures.
• Partner with Project Sponsors and stakeholders to define objectives, scope, assumptions, risks, and success criteria.
• Develop and maintain core project deliverables, including project charters, work breakdown structures, roles and responsibilities, communication plans, and status reports.
• Facilitate collaboration across departments, helping teams align priorities, resolve issues, and make timely decisions.
• Identify, track, and manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and change requests, escalating appropriately.
• Communicate project status clearly and consistently to sponsors, stakeholders, and the PMO.
• Support business acceptance and project closure activities.
• Work with business partners and subject matter experts to understand business needs, processes, and desired outcomes.
• Document business and functional requirements clearly and logically.
• Ask thoughtful questions to surface assumptions and clarify ambiguity.
• Act as a liaison between business users and technical resources.
• Learn and apply internal testing standards and templates.
• Author system test plans by translating business requirements into testable scenarios.
• Execute system testing for internally developed solutions.
• Document testing results clearly and collaborate on issue resolution.
• Contribute to overall solution quality through attention to detail and analytical reasoning.
• Every employee of Republic Bank is responsible for knowing and practicing Bank Secrecy Laws (AML/CIP/SAR/CTR/OFAC), the USA Patriot Act, and other related regulations as they relate to their specific job function.

Benefits

• Generous Paid time Off (PTO) to help you rest, recharge, and take care of what matters most
• Health, dental, and vision insurance with tax-advantaged FSA and HSA account options
• Retirement benefits including 401k plan with discretionary matching contributions.
• Childcare assistance program to support working parents and their eligible dependents
• Parental Leave for both primary and secondary caregivers
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage for long-term income security
• Basic Life and AD&D insurance with elective additional coverage for you, your spouse, or children
• Mental health & wellness benefits including bank-paid Headspace meditation app subscription and access to our Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees