IT Analyst - Front Office Trading

IT Analyst - Front Office Trading | 6-Month Contract | London | Investment Bank

Our client, a leading organisation in the Investment industry, is seeking an experienced

IT Analyst

to join their

Equity Derivatives (EQD) Trading Support team

on a

6-month contract

based in

central London .

This role is for someone highly educated (ideally masters degree) within IT with an interest in the Banking or financial world.

Key Responsibilities

Provide 1st and 2nd line support for EQD trading desks (Index Flow, Emerging Markets, Commodities, Equity Financing, Flow Sales).

Manage incidents, perform root cause analysis, and coordinate with development and infrastructure teams.

Monitor application performance and ensure uptime targets (99.95%) are met.

Support release cycles, perform functional checks, and communicate changes to global teams.

Contribute to project delivery, documentation, and knowledge sharing across regions.

Requirements

An interest in EQD products, pricing, and algorithmic trading.

Experience with Unix/Linux/Windows systems, Oracle SQL, IBM Websphere MQ, Tibco RV.

Scripting skills (e.g., Python) and understanding of production processes.

Proven experience or an interest in front-office trading environments.

Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Ideal Candidate

Holds a first-class degree from a top university.

Has a mathematical or IT background.

Comfortable working under pressure and available for occasional out-of-hours support.

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