Front Office Equity Application IT Support Analyst

Groupe BPCE

$115K — $145K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Finance
  • Experience as an Application IT Support Analyst in an Equity Front Office
  • Knowledge of Equity and Listed options, Equity Derivatives, Medium Term Notes, Stock Borrow/Loans, Repo, TRS
  • Familiarity with Electronic Trading platforms and Sales-Trader workflows
  • Experience with applications like Fidessa, Dash, and Sophis
  • Mandatory knowledge of FIX and SQL
  • Strong communication skills for interacting with diverse stakeholders
  • Proven ability to prioritize and manage tasks in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

  • Address user support requests and resolve incidents efficiently
  • Monitor application performance and proactively resolve issues
  • Provide regular updates on support activities to stakeholders
  • Build strong relationships with sales and traders for application support
  • Create user guides and provide training to enhance application adoption
  • Ensure support activities comply with internal policies and best practices

Benefits

  • Generous benefits package
  • Potential eligibility for discretionary incentive awards based on performance
Full Job Description
Poste et missions

As a key member of our team, you'll be instrumental in supporting cutting-edge applications for Cash Equity and Listed option trading, Sales-Trader workflow for Equity Derivatives products, trade booking and integration with external execution platforms via trade gateways. You'll collaborate closely with our Front Office teams (Sales and Traders) and support functions (Trade Support, Operations), leveraging your keen understanding of financial products (Equity, Listed Options, Equity Derivatives products, Medium Term Notes, Stock Borrow/Loan, Repo, TRS).

Your Impact Will Include:
  • Ensure Operational Excellence:Address user support requests and manage incidents with efficiency and effectiveness, ensuring timely resolutions.
  • Proactive Monitoring:Monitor application performance to identify and proactively resolve issues, ensuring a seamless user experience and optimal operational efficiency.
  • Communicate Effectively:Provide regular, clear updates on support activities, requests, and project statuses to stakeholders and management.
  • Become a Trusted Partner:Forge strong relationships with sales and traders by working directly with their desks to support applications they use on their day to day
  • Empower Users:Provide comprehensive training and create clear, concise user guides to enhance application adoption and proficiency.
  • Uphold Standards:Ensure all support activities align with internal policies and industry best practices.


What You'll Bring:
  • A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Finance.
  • Proven experience in Application IT Support Analyst roles within a Equity Front Office environment in the Finance industry.
  • Solid knowledge of the following products and trade life-cycle: Equity and Listed options, Equity Derivatives, Medium Term Notes(MTNs), Stock Borrow/Loans, Repo, TRS.
  • Familiarity these domains: Electronic Trading platform, Sales-Trader workflow, Note Issuance, Trade and booking gateways, intraday risks and P&L.
  • Experience with the following applications: Fidessa, Dash and Horizon (or similar), Sophis and Loanet (or similar), Markitwire.
  • Technical Aptitude:Knowledge of FIX and SQL is mandatory.
  • Strong Communication Skills:Ability to articulate technical concepts clearly and build rapport with diverse stakeholders.
  • Agility & Adaptability:Proven ability to quickly prioritize tasks and multi-task effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment supporting multiple applications.
  • Client-Centric Approach:A strong commitment to delivering outstanding customer service.
  • Sharp Analytical Mind:Excellent problem-solving and analytical capabilities. A detail-oriented approach, coupled with strong organizational skills.
  • Collaborative Spirit:Strong interpersonal skills to foster teamwork and positive working relationships.


ThesalaryrangefortheAssociatepositionwillbebetween$115,000-145,000.Natixisisrequiredbylawtoincludeareasonableestimateofthecompensationrangeforthisrole.Actualbasesalarywillvaryandwillbebasedonseveralfactorsincluding,butnotlimitedto,relevantexperience,education,skillsset,applicablelicensureandcertifications,andotherbusinessandorganizationalneeds.Basesalaryisonlyonecomponentofourtotalrewardspackage.Natixisalsooffersagenerousbenefitspackage,andyoumaybeeligibleforadiscretionaryincentiveawarddependingoncompanyandindividualperformance.

ThesalaryrangefortheVPpositionwillbebetween$145,000-180,000.Natixisisrequiredbylawtoincludeareasonableestimateofthecompensationrangeforthisrole.Actualbasesalarywillvaryandwillbebasedonseveralfactorsincluding,butnotlimitedto,relevantexperience,education,skillsset,applicablelicensureandcertifications,andotherbusinessandorganizationalneeds.Basesalaryisonlyonecomponentofourtotalrewardspackage.Natixisalsooffersagenerousbenefitspackage,andyoumaybeeligibleforadiscretionaryincentiveawarddependingoncompanyandindividualperformance.

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