Front Office Application Support - Hedge Fund - Contract - London

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Front Office Application Support Analyst - Hedge Fund - Contract - London

Trading Systems Application Support .

US trading hours working from London.

A leading hedge fund requires an application support analyst to join its team supporting the front office trading platform.

The challenging role involves complex problem analysis and resolution. The role requires a committed, team-orientated and flexible individual who can resolve issues in a front office environment. There is a high degree of contact with traders and other demanding users, as well as operations and middle office teams.

Key Responsibilities:

The role will be predominantly focused on the support of the trading system during US trading hours.

Key responsibilities will be:

• Be part of the trading and operations application support team supporting uses of a global trading solution for GLG front office.

• Work US trading hours providing full coverage for our US offices.Person Profile:

• Hard working and level headed.

• Demonstrable track record of working within a front office environment within Asset Management or financial services

• Excellent problem solving skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise tasks

Desirable Technical skills / experience

• Experience supporting a trading, portfolio management, risk, settlements or reconciliation application

• Knowledge of SQL and database technology

• Knowledge of Fix protocol

• An understanding of trading, securities operations and trade life cycle.