Job Description:
POSITION OVERVIEW : Front Office Level 2 Application Support
POSITION GENERAL DUTIES AND TASKS :
Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
Experience: 1 - 3 years
Proven experience in Level 2 application support within the financial services or trading technology space.
Expertise in front-office trading platforms and financial applications, such as ION, Bloomberg, MarkitWire, Fidessa, Front Arena, CME Brokertec, TradeWeb, and Trading Technologies.
Experience supporting a diverse range of financial products, including IR and CR Derivatives, TRS, Equities, Fixed Income, FX products.
Strong understanding of incident management processes, familiarity with ITSM tools (e.g., GLPI, ServiceNow, Remedy, JIRA) and the ability to resolve complex technical issues under pressure.
Technical Skills:
Advanced troubleshooting and diagnostic skills, particularly within trading platforms, market data feeds, and trade execution systems.
Familiarity with ITSM tools (e.g., GLPI, ServiceNow, JIRA) for managing incidents, requests, and tracking progress.
Proficiency in Unix/Linux and Windows environments, including command-line tools and scripting for basic system administration.
Understanding of networking protocols and data feeds and how they interact with trading platforms.
Experience with SQL and the ability to query databases to investigate data-related issues.
Communication Skills:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with traders, ensuring seamless communication across teams, all while working in a fast-paced, production-driven environment.
Ability to explain technical issues to non-technical stakeholders, providing clear instructions and updates.
Maintain composure and focus while working in high-pressure, fast-paced environments to ensure issues are resolved quickly and efficiently.
Problem-Solving Skills
Ability to think critically and solve complex problems, particularly in high-pressure situations.
Proactive approach to identifying and addressing potential issues before they impact the project.
Excellent attention to detail, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and thoroughly.
Personal Attributes:
Customer-focused with a passion for delivering excellent user support.
Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong attention to detail and methodical approach to incident management.
Ability to multi-task and manage a high volume of incidents simultaneously. This role typically operates in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment within a financial institution or consultancy.
