Application Support Analyst
Global Alternative Asset Management Firm - New York
My client, one of the largest global alternative asset management firms, are looking for an Application Support Analyst to join their team in New York.
You will be responsible for supporting all systems & applications used by the US offices, including systems used for Trade Capture, Middle & Back Office operations, Static & Market data capture and distribution, Risk, PnL. These queries and issues that you'll be tackling will range from simple technical tasks to complex business issue investigations.
You will ideally have exposure to multiple asset classes - especially Rates, FX, Credit & Equity - and be able to collaborate across multiple business functions.
Role requirements:
The role may be required to assist with some degree of testing new releases in a UAT capacity and also manage some production releases.
The role will require a good understanding of the standard windows & UNIX environment and specifically experience of supporting a complex .NET and Java application suites.
Experience required:
- Supporting a varied and dynamic environment within a hedge fund/investment bank or similar with some product knowledge in the asset classes detailed above.
- Good understanding of SQL.
- Good overall IT knowledge including.NET and\or Java technologies.
- Fault diagnosis and problem-solving skills.
- Good interpersonal skills and a pro-active attitude.
Highly Desirable:
- Experience using & supporting Calypso environment (UNIX\Java set up)
- Experience of Bloomberg.
- Experience supporting Risk & PnL systems
