Applications Support Senior Analyst - Assistant Vice President at Citi

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Application Support, Risk Reconciliation, Technical Support Documentation, Application Enhancements, Contingency Planning, Bug Fixes, Post Implementation Analysis, Security Issues, Communication Skills, E-Trading, SQL, Unix, FIX Protocol, Programming Languages, Analytical Skills, Problem Solving

Industry

Financial Services

Description

This includes providing quick resolutions to app issues, driving stability, efficiency and effectiveness improvements to help us and the business succeed. Maintains application systems that have completed the development stage and are running in the daily operations of the firm. Manages, maintains and supports applications and their operating environments, focusing on stability, quality and functionality against service level expectations. Start of day checks, continuous monitoring, and regional handover. Perform same day risk reconciliations Develop and maintain technical support documentation. Identifies ways to maximize the potential of the applications used Assess risk and impact of production issues and escalate to business and technology management in a timely manner. Ensures that storage and archiving procedures are in place and functioning correctly Formulates and defines scope and objectives for complex application enhancements and problem resolution Reviews and develops application contingency planning to ensure availability to users. Partners with appropriate development and production support areas to prioritize bug fixes and support tooling requirements. Participate in application releases, from development, testing and deployment into production. Engages in post implementation analysis to ensure successful system design and functionality. Considers implications of the application of technology to the current environment. Identifies risks, vulnerabilities and security issues; communicates impact. Ensures essential procedures are followed and helps to define operating standards and processes. Act as a liaison between users/traders, interfacing internal technology groups and vendors. Expected to be able to raise problems to appropriate technology and business teams, while adhering to Service Level Agreements. Acts as advisor or coach to new or lower level analysts. Provides evaluative judgment based on analysis of factual information in complicated and unique situations. Directly impacts the business by ensuring the quality of work provided by self and others; impacts own team and closely related work teams. Exhibits sound and comprehensive communication and diplomacy skills to exchange complex information. Active involvement in and ownership of Support Project items, covering Stability, Efficiency, and Effectiveness initiatives. Performs other duties and functions as assigned. Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision. Can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy. Acts as SME to senior stakeholders and /or other team members. Relevant experience in an Application Support role. Experience installing, configuring or supporting business applications. Experience with some programming languages and willingness/ability to learn. Advanced execution capabilities and ability to adjust quickly to changes and re-prioritization FIX protocol Unix SQL E-trading experience (connectivity, market data, financial markets) Intermediate coding skills (nice to have) Bachelor's/University degree or equivalent experience ------------------------------------------------------ For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter. ------------------------------------------------------

Responsibilities

The role involves providing quick resolutions to application issues and ensuring the stability and effectiveness of application systems in daily operations. It includes managing application environments, performing risk reconciliations, and collaborating with development and production support areas.