Contract Analyst

Location: Salt Lake City, UT 84116 Job Category: Legal Reference Code: 161429 The Technology and Operations Division of Zions Bancorporation has team members in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, Denver, Dallas, and Houston, and is dedicated to creating success for the banks that make up Zions Bancorporation. The 1500-member division builds and maintains the world-class infrastructure of the entire corporation, and also contributes to the company's bottom line by providing exceptional customer service. Zions Bancorporation is one of the nation's premier financial services companies, consisting of a collection of great banks in select high growth markets. Zions operates its banking businesses under local management teams and community identities through over 500 offices and 600 ATMs in 10 Western states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, Utah and Washington. Zions Bancorporation is a leader in small business lending, and agricultural and public finance. The Corporation also operates several new technology ventures such as Contango and NetDeposit. Zions Bancorporation's common stock is traded on NASDAQ under the symbol ZION, and the company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the NASDAQ Financial 100 Index. Contract AnalystContract Analyst Salt Lake City, UT Zions Bancorporation has an immediate opening for a Contracts Analyst to join the Corporate Contracts Management team in Corporate Procurement. The Contracts Analyst is responsible for analyzing and negotiating vendor contracts including purchase agreements, professional service agreements, software and hardware license and maintenance agreements, and non-disclosure agreements.JOB RESPONSIBILITIESDrafts contract language with legal department guidance. Communicates with internal business owners and vendors to coordinate contract reviews and approvals. Manages detailed records in contract management database and reports regularly on the status of contracts in development. Works closely with vendor management analyst to ensure that contracts adhere to internal policies and reflect current regulatory requirements. Participates on procurement sourcing teams to support vendor relationship research, summarize contract terms and conditions, and advise business owners during negotiations. Other duties as assigned.JOB REQUIREMENTS Bachelor´s degree and 2+ years experience analyzing, drafting, and negotiating contracts. Experience using relational database for contract tracking and administration. Working knowledge of PC software including Microsoft Word is essential. Superior issue-spotting, problem solving, and consensus building skills as well as mature judgment. Strong preference for attorney licensed in the state of Utah or JD degree. Background in technology or financial services industry and experience with software license agreements also preferred.Equal Opportunity Employer We have many opportunities both at the Bancorporation and at our affiliates. Wherever you find your fit in the Zions family, we look forward to working with you!