Application Support Analyst - £80,000 per annum - Financial Services

JR United Kingdom; Bedford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment group seeks an Application Support Analyst in Bedford. The ideal candidate will provide technical support in financial services, manage incidents, and collaborate with IT teams. Proficiency in SQL, PowerShell, and experience with Trading Platforms is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Trading Platforms and FIX Connectivity required.
• Background in financial services, preferably banking.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical and procedural assistance to internal teams.
• Troubleshoot application problems and manage incidents.
• Collaborate with IT teams and manage critical upgrades.

Skills

SQL

Windows

Linux/Unix

PowerShell

API onboarding

FIX messaging

Tools

Oracle

ION

IBM MQ

Deltix

TT

ATEO

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Client:

VirtueTech Recruitment Group

Location:

bedford, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

The role of the Application Support Analyst centres on delivering both technical and procedural assistance to internal teams and external stakeholders. Acting as a key point of contact for issue resolution, the analyst will manage incidents, troubleshoot day-to-day application problems, and ensure swift resolution of outages. This position involves close collaboration with infrastructure, service desk, and broader IT teams, requiring a proactive mindset and a strong sense of ownership across all support-related responsibilities.

This role will be working within the Front Office Teams and would requires someone with experience on Trading Platforms and preference to candidates with exposure to FIX Connectivity.

• Proficient in Windows and Linux/Unix environments with solid understanding of SQL, Oracle databases, and server-side infrastructure, including platforms like ION, IBM MQ, Deltix, TT, and ATEO.
• Background in financial services (preferably banking), with insight into trading, clearing, and settlement processes across futures, OTC energy, and global markets.
• Excellent communicator with strong documentation and stakeholder management skills; capable of building relationships across development teams, business users, and external vendors.
• Highly methodical with experience in ITIL frameworks, change management, and a focus on continuously improving systems and processes.
• Skilled in API onboarding, FIX messaging, market connectivity protocols, and supporting high-frequency trading platforms; able to work shifts and manage critical upgrades.
• Prior experience supporting clients in a technical advisory role, with an understanding of compliance, risk, and regulated environments.
• Strong PowerShell experience is a must!

If you are interested in the above role please come back to me asap with an updated CV or contact number.