Junior Front Office Support Analyst – Equity Derivatives

We are seeking a Junior Front Office Application Support Analyst to join our Equity Derivatives team at a major tier-1 day-to-day bank. This is an entry-level L1/L2 functional support position perfect for a tech-savvy individual looking to break into the financial sector.  No prior finance experience is required - we will train you on the business side.

Your main focus will be managing application health, configuring alerts, and handling technical incidents directly supporting the trading floor environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitoring & Alerting:  Proactively monitor core trading applications and infrastructure; set up, fine-tune, and respond to system alerts to ensure maximum uptime.
• Incident Management (L1/L2):  Act as the first line of defense for application issues, performing initial triage, troubleshooting, and escalating complex functional or technical bugs as needed.
• Day-to-Day Support:  Assist front-office users with routine queries, application access, and system health checks.

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• Strong foundational knowledge of  Unix / Linux  environments (command line navigation, file manipulation).
• Scripting capabilities in Python (or Shell/Bash) for basic task automation and log parsing.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a desire to learn complex financial workflows.

At Talan, we invest in our employees' well-being and empower them with benefits, including

• 💵 salary between USD 70,000 - US$90,000. We do not provide performance bonuses.
• 💸401(k) retirement plan with company matching
• 🌴15 days of paid vacation per year at hire and up to 27 according to seniority (annual untaken vacation days are cashed out)
• 📴8 paid holidays + 5 sick days + 2 personal days per year
• ❤️‍🩹Company health, dental, and vision insurance plans + FSA
• 🦺Voluntary STD and LTD
• 🚍 Commuter/transit benefits

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.