Front-Office Systems Analyst – Trading & Investment Tech

Wellington Management Company; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellington Management Company based in London is seeking a Senior Systems Analyst to provide vital application support to the investment and trading floor. The successful candidate will interact directly with Portfolio Managers, Analysts, and Traders, ensuring timely issue resolution and enhancing proprietary systems.

The role requires 3–7 years of experience in a financial application support role, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and familiarity with trading systems. Knowledge of SQL and financial instruments is essential. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years’ experience in an application support role within the financial services industry.
• Experience supporting Portfolio Managers and Analysts in a trade‑floor environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Self‑motivated, quick learner, able to work in a fast‑paced team.

Responsibilities

• Direct interaction and support of portfolio staff, troubleshooting, and fixing issues.
• Champion the needs of business stakeholders and build trusted relationships.
• Provide timely status reporting and communication within IT and business partners.
• Adhere to SOC1 requirements and manage production incidents.
• Develop partnerships with delivery teams for quality business solutions.

Skills

Application support

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

SQL knowledge

Education

Experience in financial services

CFA Institute Fellowship (advantageous)

Tools

Charles River IMS

Aladdin

ThinkFolio

Bloomberg

Flex Trade

FIX

AI tools (GitHub Co-Pilot)

Job description

Wellington Management Company based in London is seeking a Senior Systems Analyst to provide vital application support to the investment and trading floor. The successful candidate will interact directly with Portfolio Managers, Analysts, and Traders, ensuring timely issue resolution and enhancing proprietary systems.

The role requires 3–7 years of experience in a financial application support role, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and familiarity with trading systems. Knowledge of SQL and financial instruments is essential. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity.