Application Support Senior Analyst-HYBRID

Job Title : Application Support Senior Analyst

Location : NYC, NY (3 days onsite - Hybrid)

Duration : 12 months

MUST HAVE : FIS GMI, AS / 400 and System 36 / RPGLE, Strong SQL knowledge and query writing, ITRS, ServiceNow

Job Summary :

The FIS GMI product is a comprehensive, multi-currency, multi-asset class platform designed to support the middle and back-office operations of financial institutions, including banks, hedge funds, asset managers, and trading firms.

It provides integrated processing, accounting, and reporting capabilities across a range of financial instruments, including equities, fixed income, foreign exchange, derivatives, and commodities.

The role requires good analytical and troubleshooting skills to filter, prioritize and validate potentially complex and dynamic material from multiple sources.

Strong communication and diplomacy skills are required.

Key Responsibilities :

Providing technical support to the GMI users, including troubleshooting issues, answering questions, and resolving problems

Configuring and maintaining the GMI system, including testing and implementing system changes and updates

Collaborating with other teams and departments, such as development, testing, and project management, to ensure effective system operation and support

Monitoring system performance and identifying opportunities for improvement or optimization

Developing and maintaining system documentation, including procedures and user guides

Participating in system testing, validation, and implementation projects

Providing training and support to GMI users, including new employee onboarding and ongoing training and development.

Provide technical solutions and liaise with the Operations business during critical production outages while managing the remediation tasks following these outages to avoid repeat failures.

Work with the Development and Release teams to ensure robust software implementations.

Create innovative solutions and proactive approaches to optimizing processes

Effectively communicate issues and status updates with business users, second level support, and development teams

Qualifications :

Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues

Experience in Production support or software development for 5-8 years, preferably in fintech industry

Experience in ITIL would be beneficial

Experience in a demanding environment, working to strict deadlines

Experience in a service-based environment would be beneficial

Experience in analyzing and solving problems

GMI, AS / 400 and System 36 / RPGLE.

Strong SQL knowledge and query writing

ITRS, ServiceNow

Nice to have : Python, Perl, and or Scripting skills

Additional Requirements :

Ability to communicate well at all levels

Strong organizational skills

Self-motivating

Ability to work in a team environment

Ability to learn new skills quickly with little supervision

Possess strong communication skills, in both verbal and written format.

Well organized and able to multi-task.

Planning, delegation, multi-tasking, and prioritization skills.

Team-oriented with a collegial approach to addressing challenges.

Will be a highly motivated, strong performer with a proven ability to manage remote vendor teams to full effectiveness.

Willingness and proactivity to take ownership of issues and see them through to resolution.

Desire, and proven ability, to constantly improve technical environments and platforms.

Must have strong attention to detail and not be willing to settle for a job half done.

Be flexible to react to situations within the production support environment.