Front Office Trading Support Analyst
Location: London
Contract Length: 6 Months
Rate: Competitive (via umbrella)
Working Pattern: 100% onsite for the first 3-6 months, reducing to approximately 50-60% onsite thereafter.
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Front Office Trading Support Analyst to join a leading investment banking environment in London. This role sits within a high-performing front office support function that provides critical application and trading support across multiple business lines, including FX, Rates, Commodities, Syndicate and other front office trading desks . The team operates a "champion" model, where each analyst takes ownership of a specific business area or application suite while maintaining cross-coverage through designated backups.
This opportunity has arisen due to a combination of planned team departures and maternity cover requirements, creating an immediate need for individuals who can quickly integrate into a fast-paced trading environment and provide exceptional front office support.
Key Responsibilities
Provide front office application and trading support across a broad range of business lines including FX, Rates, Commodities and other trading functions.
Act as the primary support contact ("champion") for designated trading desks, business units or application suites.
Investigate, troubleshoot and resolve production issues impacting front office users.
Liaise with traders, sales teams, business users, developers, infrastructure teams and external support groups to drive issue resolution.
Monitor critical trading applications and proactively identify potential issues before they impact the business.
Support incident, problem and change management processes.
Participate in application releases, deployments and post-release validation activities.
Maintain support documentation, knowledge bases and operational procedures.
Work collaboratively across multiple support functions to ensure seamless coverage across business areas.
Develop a strong understanding of supported business processes and trading workflows.
Required Experience
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