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We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Application Support Analyst to join our global Equities Derivatives Pre-trade Technology team at the Assistant Vice President (AVP) level. This is a critical role responsible for ensuring the stability and reliability of our front-office trading applications, which are essential for the success of the Equities Derivatives trading business.
The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic team supporting a complex application suite that covers trade capture, real-time risk management, Profit and Loss (PnL) calculation, and the generation of derived market data. You will work directly with traders, quantitative analysts, and developers in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, requiring a blend of strong technical skills, business knowledge, and excellent communication.
Role Overview/What will you do:
- Provide timely and effective L1/L2 application support for the Equities Derivatives trading desk, ensuring all issues are logged, tracked, and resolved in line with SLAs.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across a distributed architecture (Unix/Linux, Windows, Sybase, Middleware) to minimize business impact by working.
- Manage the full lifecycle of production incidents, from initial detection and investigation to resolution, root cause analysis, and the implementation of preventative measures.
- Support and monitor critical intraday and end-of-day processes for Pre-trade market quoting, Risk, PnL, and market data generation (e.g., volatility surfaces, credit curves, borrow curves, IR curves).
- Collaborate closely with development teams to escalate bugs, manage software releases, and contribute to the continuous improvement of the platform.
- Communicate system status, issue updates, and resolution summaries clearly and concisely to business and technology stakeholders.
- Adhere strictly to ITIL best practices for Incident Management, Problem Management, and Change Management.
- Participate in weekend support rotas, application deployments, and disaster recovery tests as required.
Key Skills and Experience required
Technical Expertise:
- Strong proficiency in SQL, with significant hands-on experience with Sybase, KDB, Oracle or a similar enterprise-level database.
- Proven troubleshooting skills in a distributed systems environment, including Unix/Linux, Windows, and various middleware technologies (e.g., Tibco, Solace, Kafka).
Professional Experience:
- Demonstrable experience in a front-office application support or production services role within a financial institution.
- In-depth knowledge and practical application of ITIL concepts are mandatory.
Mindset:
- Ability to perform effectively under pressure and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced trading environment.
- A proactive and analytical approach to problem-solving.
Any Beneficial / Nice to have skills and experience:
Domain Knowledge:
- A strong understanding of Equities Derivatives products (e.g., Options, Swaps, Futures, Warrants).
- Familiarity with derivatives pricing concepts, PnL attribution, and the "Greeks" (Delta, Gamma, Vega, Theta).
Technical Skills:
- Experience with scripting languages such as Shell, Python, or Perl for automation and reporting.
- Knowledge of job scheduling tools like Autosys.
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Job Family Group: Technology------------------------------------------------------
Job Family:Applications Support------------------------------------------------------
Time Type:Full time------------------------------------------------------
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:$94,300.00 - $141,500.00------------------------------------------------------
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