Commerce Bank

Director, Commercial Comp Programs and Profitability Measurement

Commerce Bank$180K — $215K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in finance, accounting, statistics, or related field and substantial leadership experience.
  • 10+ years leading commercial customer profitability and incentive programs within financial services.
  • 7+ years of team management and collaboration experience.
  • Expertise in incentive compensation or performance management platforms, ideally Varicent ICM.
  • Strong statistical, analytical, and technical skills, including proficiency in SQL.

Responsibilities

  • Own the strategic direction of customer profitability and incentive compensation programs.
  • Provide executive-level insights using advanced statistical modeling and forecasting.
  • Establish KPIs for program effectiveness and implement improvements as needed.
  • Lead cross-functional partnerships ensuring seamless data integration and communication.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and safeguard sensitive data.
  • Direct system and program enhancements through disciplined project management.
  • Foster an engaged team environment and develop individual member potential.

Benefits

  • Employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Life insurance coverage.
  • Paid vacation and personal time off.
  • Career development and education assistance opportunities.
Full Job Description
Compensation Range
Annual Salary: $180,500.00 - $215,000.00 (Amount based on relevant experience, skills, and competencies.)

About This Job

The main purpose of this job is to serve as the leader accountable for the incentive compensation and customer profitability programs for the commercial segment. The Director is responsible for strategy, design, governance, integrity, and management of incentive compensation programs, and serves as a thought-leader and trusted advisor to senior and executive management. This role also has responsibility for the commercial customer profitability program, ensuring the program is maintained in an accurate and effective manner that provides valuable insights for pricing and other relationship management decisions.

Essential Functions
  • Owns the strategic direction, governance, and overall health of the Commercial Customer Profitability and Incentive Compensation Programs, ensuring ongoing alignment with business line objectives
  • Provides executive-level insights on customer profitability and incentive compensation program effectiveness, using advanced statistical modeling, forecasting, and scenario analysis to inform business decisions
  • Establishes and monitors key performance indicators (KPIs) for both programs, identifies areas for improvement, and implements necessary adjustments to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and scalability
  • Leads cross-functional partnerships with Commercial Banking, Talent Management, Finance, and IT; to ensure seamless integration of data, timely data updates, and effective communication of system changes or enhancements
  • Ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements, internal policies, and industry best practices. Implements robust security measures that safeguard sensitive financial and incentive data.
  • Directs system and program enhancements and transformation initiatives through disciplined project management, executive communication, and change leadership
  • Oversees the creation and maintenance of accurate documentation, including reference/help guides, training materials, procedural documents, and other needed documentation
  • Develops and executes short and long-term roadmaps that align with corporate strategy and business priorities
  • Leads, mentors, and develops an engaged and high-performing team, providing guidance, coaching, and development opportunities appropriate to each team member's individual needs
  • Fosters an environment that motivates team members to be accountable for results, while implementing the department strategy and upholding the company culture
  • Communicates decisions, priorities and relevant information to appropriate levels of staff effectively
  • Manages departmental budgets, vendor relationships, and resource allocation to maximize return on investment
  • Perform other duties as assigned


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required
  • Advanced leadership, organizational, and change management skills, with ability to lead complex, cross-functional projects from concept through execution, delivering measurable business outcomes
  • Highly skilled at influencing and collaborating with senior/executive leaders
  • Demonstrated ability leading, mentoring, and developing an engaged and high-performing team
  • Ability to think critically, solve problems, make decisions and build trust across the company and effectively envision, develop, and implement new strategies to address competitive and complex business issues
  • Strong statistical skills with proven ability to translate complex analytics into clear executive insights that inform business decisions
  • Strong technical acumen, including database concepts, SQL, and other analytical tools
  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements and risk management principles pertaining to banking data and financial systems
  • Adaptability, resilience, and executive leadership presence aligned with organizational values and culture
  • 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
  • Advance level proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams and Outlook


Education & Experience
  • Master's degree in finance, accounting, statistics, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and progressive leadership experience
  • 10+ years leading commercial customer profitability and incentive programs; or equivalent experience leading complex commercial programs within the financial services industry required
  • 7+ years managing teams and fostering a collaborative work environment required
  • Experience with incentive compensation or performance management platforms preferred (e.g. Varicent ICM)


**Hybrid schedule: In office 3 days per week

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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 St, Kansas City, Missouri 64106

Time Type:
Full time

About Commerce Bank

Commerce Bancshares, Inc. is a Kansas City, Missouri based bank holding company with branches of its Commerce Bank in Colorado, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas. Commerce Bancshares, Inc. is the corporate parent of Commerce Bank, a provider of a diversified line of financial services, including business and personal banking, wealth management, financial planning, and investments through its affiliated companies. Commerce Bank operates in more than 200 locations in the central United States.
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4,500 employees
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Founded
1865

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