End User Support Specialist

Job Description

Fairfield County Hedge Fund is seeking a mid-level IT analyst to join the firm’s tech-support help desk team. The analyst will sit on the trading floor and provide operational support for firm-wide end user application and workstation hardware support.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot workstations, including performing software upgrades
• Provide support for market data and trade execution platforms
• Execute daily operational procedures, including morning system status checks, data center inspections, and managing trouble ticket workflows
• Participate in team meetings and collaborate effectively with colleagues
• Provide off-hours support as part of a rotating schedule with other team members

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience providing technical support for workstations
• BA/BS in Computer Science or related field
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills related to workstation hardware, computer systems and applications
• Experience with all Microsoft desktop software, particularly Microsoft Windows 11 and Office 365
• Financial Services industry experience; familiarity with market data applications from vendors such as Bloomberg and Refinitiv
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, often working on several projects at once
• Familiarity with Backup, Desktop Patching, VMware, or Ivanti product suite is desired
• Printer and/or print vendor management is desired
• Mobile Device Management (iOS/Android) is desired