Support Analyst, 2nd - City of London, United Kingdom - N P Associates

N P Associates
N P Associates
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City of London, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Description

Support Analyst, 2nd / 3rd Line Support, Application Support - Financial / Banking

Required Skills:


  • Troubleshooting aptitude 2nd to none someone who enjoys the technical challenge and finding resolutions to complex problems.
  • Extensive experience of at least one Scripting Language
  • Powershell, Python, Ruby, JavaScript,Perl, SQL, Bash.
  • In depth knowledge of Databases to DBA / Developer level including writing and troubleshooting SQl Code including performance issues
  • SQL Server / Oracle.
  • Strong background in Windows and Linux/Unix OS's including supporting numerous Applications on mixed Windows / Linux Server platforms.
  • Some Linux / Unix Systems Administration (Redhat, Centos) highly desirable.
  • General Networking / Infrastructure Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
  • DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, Firewalls
  • Good understanding / operational experience of ITIL methodology with any certifications beneficial.
  • Ability work well under pressure in a vibrant and busy environment.

Non Essential But Highly Desirable Skills:

  • Previous experience supporting Futures & Options Trading, Risk and Settlement Systems.
  • Linux / Unix System Administration
  • RedHat, Ubuntu, Solaris.
  • Knowledge of at least one of the ISV's products
  • Trading Technologies, Stellar, ULLink, WebICE, Object Trading, Fidessa, ION / Patsystems, Trayport.


  • Exchange Connectivity

  • ICE / LIFFE, Eurex, CME / CBOT, Euronext, Xetra, Chi-X, LME, LSE, NYSE.


  • FIX Connectivity

  • Client Onboarding, Support / Troubleshooting of FIX Logs / Connections.


  • Other Market Data

  • Reuters, Bloomberg, CQG, Ateo (Teo and Lisa).
  • Experience in Exchange and Vendor Management with a view to project managing exchange/system critical upgrades


Whilst experience gained in Financial Markets or Financial Services - ideally banking - would be highly beneficial the core underlying Technical Skills are more important.


Excellent Salary and Benefits to include:

  • Inclusion in Personal and Company Bonus + Overtime
  • 25 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 days.
  • Pension
  • Health Care, Health and Life Assurance
  • Childcare Vouchers
  • Season Ticket Loan
  • Subsidised Gym Membership
  • Cycle To Work Scheme
There's a broad salary range which will be wholly dependent on level of skills and relevant Financial Industry experience.

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