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 160 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
Annual Salary: $93,000.00 - $109,000.00 (Amount based on relevant experience, skills, and competencies.)For more than a century, Commerce Trust has been a leading provider of wealth management services including financial planning, estate and tax planning, investment management, private banking and trust administration services. Our approach to wealth management means assembling a team of seasoned wealth management professionals across disciplines who collaborate to ensure each client’s financial journey is uniquely crafted for their goals. Commerce Trust is a division of Commerce Bank.
About This Job
The main purpose of this job is to build and maintain our sales and incentive reporting software tied directly to the growth of the wealth division. Core responsibilities include project management, new builds, implementing system enhancements and data management.
Essential Functions
Own, design, build and deliver projects outlined in the department’s roadmap related to the incentive compensation management and performance management systems
Responsible for capturing business requirements, system configuration, workflow design, analyzing and testing results, aligning downstream processes and implementing solutions using department applications; Partner in cooperation with internal information systems departments & vendors.
Provide technical direction, maintenance, and support for department applications, and act as
the business and system resource. Ensure proper use of test and production environmentsCreate and maintain documentation of processes, policies, application configuration, and
other ‘guide’ materials for internal user baseWork with team members to identify and resolve incidents using defined processes
Partner with team and management in the planning & executing of process improvements
Participate in team-wide efforts to accomplish organizational & departmental initiatives
Perform other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required
Strong understanding of operations, governance, and controls that can impact systems and calculations
Strong ability to perform data validation, develop processes and deliver efficient end user solutions
Ability to visualize and translate business needs into technological solutions
Strong ability to translate and summarize technical to business applications, often with an executive audience
Solid grasp of integrations, workflow solutions, database concepts, hierarchy/access controls, and reporting/analytics solutions
Ability to use platform applications to refine data, perform advanced logic-based calculations and leverage some SQL code
Ability to model business processes using a variety of tools and techniques
Capable of working both independently and within a group to deliver results
Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality
Highly 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 skillsAbility 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 ValuesStrong level of proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, including advanced Excel
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required
5+ years experience with data analytics and project management required
Extensive experience working with Excel and database environments required
Experience working with complex data environments and enterprise applications (SAP, Workday, Performio, Databricks, Salesforce, etc.) preferred
Experience with compensation and/or performance metrics preferred
Experience in the financial industry (investments or banking) preferred
**Level of role is determined by knowledge, experience, skills, abilities, and education.
***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 Systems Administrator - CTC 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 $93,000 to $109,000 annually.
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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: 8000 Forsyth Blvd, Clayton, Missouri 63105Time Type:
Full timeSkills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 5+ years experience with data analytics and project management
- Extensive experience working with Excel and database environments
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, including advanced Excel
- Ability to use platform applications to refine data, perform advanced logic-based calculations and leverage some SQL code
- Strong understanding of operations, governance, and controls impacting systems and calculations
- Solid grasp of integrations, workflow solutions, database concepts, hierarchy/access controls, and reporting/analytics solutions
- Experience working with complex data environments and enterprise applications (SAP, Workday, Performio, Databricks, Salesforce, etc.)
- Experience with compensation and/or performance metrics
- Experience in the financial industry (investments or banking)
Commerce Bank Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Commerce Bank and has not been reviewed or approved by Commerce Bank.
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Healthcare Strength — Feedback suggests medical coverage is robust with multiple plan options through major carriers and added programs like Hinge Health, Virta, and an EAP. Preventive care emphasis and digital care resources indicate strong day‑to‑day health support.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Feedback suggests time off is comprehensive with vacation, sick/personal time, holidays, parental leave, volunteer time off, and a vacation purchase program. Flexible schedules further support effective use of PTO.
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests retirement benefits are solid with a structured 401(k) and a tiered company match on the first portion of pay. The design increases support with age and service, signaling commitment to long‑term savings.
Commerce Bank Insights
What We Do
At Commerce Bank, we know life’s best moments can come with some financial complexity. Our job is to help people and businesses navigate challenges so they can get back to focusing on what matters most. We do this by getting to know our customers and communities and accepting their goals as our own to deliver the right financial solutions and guidance. It’s what we’ve done for more than 150 years. We’re a regional bank headquartered in Kansas City and St. Louis, delivering a full line of financial services including business and personal banking, checking, savings, loans (including mortgages and student loans), credit and debit cards, plus investment services and wealth management.









