Application Support Manager | £110,000 per annum | London | Hybrid | Financial Services

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial services sector is seeking an Application Support Manager to oversee critical trading systems within their commodities trading division. Located in London, the role involves leading a small team to ensure system stability and performance while leveraging tools like PowerShell and SQL. The successful candidate will combine technical expertise with industry knowledge, overseeing a vital function in a hybrid working model that requires on-call availability.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with TrayPort is essential.
• Advanced skills in Excel and SQL are crucial.
• Ability to work in Windows Server environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of three in application support for trading platforms.
• Ensure stability and performance of business-critical systems.
• Leverage tools for operational efficiency.

Skills

TrayPort experience

Advanced Excel skills

PowerShell proficiency

SQL proficiency

Hands-on experience with Windows Server

Background in commodities trading

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Application Support Manager | £110,000 per annum | London | Hybrid | Financial Services, slough

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Client:

VirtueTech Recruitment Group

Location:

slough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Application Support Manager | £110,000 per annum | London | Hybrid | Financial Services

This role is for an Application Support Manager focused on a commodities trading division stepping in to take over a pre-exisiting function of App Support Engineers. The successful candidate will lead a small team of three, providing hands-on support and maintenance across key trading platforms—most notably TrayPort. They’ll be instrumental in ensuring the stability and performance of business-critical systems, leveraging tools like PowerShell, SQL, and Excel to streamline operations and enhance functionality.

Location - London (Closest Station - Liv Street, Bank, Moorgate)

Pay - Up to £110,000 per annum + Sizeable Bonus

Hybrid Working - 3-4 days per week in office + On-Call

Key Skills:

• Strong TrayPort experience – essential for handling core systems in the energy trading environment.
• Advanced Excel skills – ideally an "Excel guru" with experience working with tools like MDXT for price extraction and analysis.
• Solid PowerShell and SQL proficiency – critical for automation, data handling, and system integration.
• Hands-on experience with Windows Server environments – supporting infrastructure and operational tasks.
• Background in commodities trading – especially energy markets, to align with the team's focus and context.
• Bonus: Experience with CT Grid or other web front-end technologies – beneficial but not essential.

If interested please come back asap with an updated CV and contact number for immediate consideraiton.

Application Support Manager | £110,000 per annum | London | Hybrid | Financial Services