About the role
About Client:
Client is a multinational technology and consulting company known for its expertise in providing IT services and solutions. With a global presence, it offers a wide range of services including digital transformation, application development, infrastructure management, and business process outsourcing. The company has a strong focus on innovation, leveraging emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and data analytics to drive client success. Client is committed to delivering high-quality results and ensuring customer satisfaction through its team of skilled professionals and robust project management methodologies.
Rate Range: $20-$21/Hr
Job Description:
Key Responsibilities:
Service Delivery & Field Service Operations
About ApTask:
ApTask is a leading global provider of workforce solutions and talent acquisition services, dedicated to shaping the future of work. As an African American-owned and Veteran-certified company, ApTask offers a comprehensive suite of services, including staffing and recruitment solutions, managed services, IT consulting, and project management. With a focus on excellence, collaboration, and innovation, ApTask provides unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and development. As a member of the ApTask team, you will have the chance to connect businesses with top-tier professionals, optimize workforce performance, and drive success across diverse industries. Join us at ApTask and be part of our mission to empower organizations to thrive while fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.
Candidate Data Collection Disclaimer:
At ApTask, we prioritize safeguarding your privacy. As part of our recruitment process, certain Personally Identifiable Information (PII) may be requested by our clients for verification and application purposes. Rest assured, we strictly adhere to confidentiality standards and comply with all relevant data protection laws. Please note that we only collect the necessary information as specified by each client and do not request sensitive details during the initial stages of recruitment.
If you have any concerns or queries about your personal information, please feel free to contact our compliance team at businessexcellence@aptask.com
Applicant Consent:
By submitting your application, you agree to ApTask's (www.aptask.com) Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, and provide your consent to receive SMS and voice call communications regarding employment opportunities that match your resume and qualifications. You understand that your personal information will be used solely for recruitment purposes and that you can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at 732-355-8000 or help@aptask.com. Message frequency may vary. Msg & data rates may apply.
Client is a multinational technology and consulting company known for its expertise in providing IT services and solutions. With a global presence, it offers a wide range of services including digital transformation, application development, infrastructure management, and business process outsourcing. The company has a strong focus on innovation, leveraging emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and data analytics to drive client success. Client is committed to delivering high-quality results and ensuring customer satisfaction through its team of skilled professionals and robust project management methodologies.
Rate Range: $20-$21/Hr
Job Description:
Key Responsibilities:
Service Delivery & Field Service Operations
- Provide dedicated on-site desktop support for front-office users including portfolio managers, traders, research analysts, and sales teams.
- Deliver desk-side support during market hours, ensuring minimal disruption to portfolio decisions and trade execution.
- Support time-critical incidents aligned to market cycles.
- Take end-to-end ownership of issues, ensuring rapid resolution in high-pressure, revenue-impacting situations.
- Coordinate with cross functional IT teams for priority issue resolution
- Support for back-office users and new joiner onboarding process.
- Provide VIP/white-glove support to senior stakeholders such as portfolio managers and fund managers.
- Prioritise issues impacting market data feeds, order execution, and pricing systems.
- Manage incidents and service requests via tools such as ServiceNow or Jira with strict SLA adherence.
- Ensure accurate ticket logging, categorisation (e.g., market data, trading, access), and resolution tracking.
- Follow ITIL processes, with focus on incident prioritisation aligned to investment business impact.
- Install, configure, and troubleshoot Windows-based laptops used in trading and portfolio management environments.
- Support multi-monitor configurations.
- Support trading turrets/dealer boards, voice systems, and collaboration tools used for communication.
- Manage mobile devices and secure endpoints used for remote portfolio access.
- Provide support for VDI/Citrix or terminal environments used for secure access to investment platforms.
- Provide basic L1 support for investment management applications like:
- Bloomberg, Refinitiv (Reuters), FactSet, Aladdin (or similar platforms)
- Order Management Systems (OMS) / Execution Management Systems (EMS)
- Support Microsoft 365 and collaboration tools used for investment research and reporting.
- Communicate clearly and effectively with front-office and other end users, maintaining composure in high-pressure scenarios.
- Provide real-time updates during critical incidents impacting portfolio or trading activities.
- Build strong relationships with investment teams and operations stakeholders.
- Ensure high user satisfaction through responsive and proactive support.
- Identify opportunities to reduce repeat incidents impacting market data, trading, or reporting systems.
- Improve first-time fix rates for front-office issues.
- Maintain and contribute to existing knowledge bases.
- Support process optimisation aligned to asset management workflows.
- Leverage AI-driven tools for ticket triage, knowledge suggestions, and guided resolutions
- Use AI-powered dispatch tools for optimized technician allocation.
- Support automation in asset tracking and service reporting.
- Drive adoption of AI-enabled deskside support tools to improve user experience.
- 4–8 years in IT Desktop Support or Trade Floor Support within Asset Management or Financial Services
- Experience supporting portfolio managers, traders, and research teams
- Exposure to market-sensitive, time-critical environments
- Strong Windows desktop and endpoint support expertise
- Multi-monitor and high-performance workstation setup
- Good to have knowledge of market data platforms (Bloomberg, Refinitiv, FactSet etc.)
- Familiarity with OMS/EMS and portfolio management tools (e.g., Aladdin)
- Basic infrastructure knowledge: Active Directory, VPN, Networking, Citrix/VDI
- ITSM tools such as ServiceNow, Jira or equivalent
- Incident prioritization based on investment business impact
- Knowledge of SLA-driven support in financial environments
- Strong stakeholder engagement
- Ability to operate in high-pressure, market-driven environments
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Clear and confident communication under pressure
- High level of ownership, attention to detail, and accountability
- Years of Experience: 8.00 Years of Experience
- Strong Windows desktop and endpoint support expertise
- Multi-monitor and high-performance workstation setup
- Basic infrastructure knowledge: Active Directory, VPN, Networking, Citrix/VDI
About ApTask:
ApTask is a leading global provider of workforce solutions and talent acquisition services, dedicated to shaping the future of work. As an African American-owned and Veteran-certified company, ApTask offers a comprehensive suite of services, including staffing and recruitment solutions, managed services, IT consulting, and project management. With a focus on excellence, collaboration, and innovation, ApTask provides unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and development. As a member of the ApTask team, you will have the chance to connect businesses with top-tier professionals, optimize workforce performance, and drive success across diverse industries. Join us at ApTask and be part of our mission to empower organizations to thrive while fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.
Candidate Data Collection Disclaimer:
At ApTask, we prioritize safeguarding your privacy. As part of our recruitment process, certain Personally Identifiable Information (PII) may be requested by our clients for verification and application purposes. Rest assured, we strictly adhere to confidentiality standards and comply with all relevant data protection laws. Please note that we only collect the necessary information as specified by each client and do not request sensitive details during the initial stages of recruitment.
If you have any concerns or queries about your personal information, please feel free to contact our compliance team at businessexcellence@aptask.com
Applicant Consent:
By submitting your application, you agree to ApTask's (www.aptask.com) Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, and provide your consent to receive SMS and voice call communications regarding employment opportunities that match your resume and qualifications. You understand that your personal information will be used solely for recruitment purposes and that you can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at 732-355-8000 or help@aptask.com. Message frequency may vary. Msg & data rates may apply.