Trading Application Support FO (UNIX/SQL mandatory) - New York

As the founding entity of RAINBOW PARTNERS, Quanteam is a consulting firm specializing in the fields of Banking, Finance, and Financial Services. Guided by our core values of closeness, teamwork, diversity, and excellence, our team of 1,000 expert consultants, representing 35 different nationalities, collaborates across 10 international offices: Paris, Lyon, New York, Montreal, London, Brussels, Geneva, Lisbon, Porto and Casablanca.

Context

We are looking for multiple candidates to join our clients (Investment banks) as a Trading Support Application Analyst in New York City or Montréal.

This opportunity is open to French professionals looking to relocate to New York or Montréal.

The role is tailored for technically adept individuals with an in-depth understanding of financial products. The ideal candidate will excel in navigating the fast-paced and complex environment of front office support, combining technical skills with extensive financial knowledge.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver technical support for front office trading applications.
• Rapidly diagnose and rectify issues impacting the production environment.
• Collaborate with IT and business units to improve application performance and reliability.
• Participate in the development and implementation of new system requirements.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory standards and internal controls.
• Continuously monitor and optimize system performance.
• Document technical issues and maintain a comprehensive log for future reference.

Educational and Professional Requirements

• BAC+5 in finance, computer science, or a related field.
• Min 1 year experience in trading support within a front office environment
• Strong technical skills and a profound understanding of financial products and the financial market landscape.
• Proficient in troubleshooting and resolving intricate technical issues.
• Knowledgeable in programming languages (e.g., Python, SQL) and database management.
• Knowledge of Unix/Linux systems
• Highly analytical with the ability to perform under pressure.
• Superior communication skills, with an aptitude for collaborating effectively with both IT and business teams.
• Fluency in English is mandatory.