IT Operations Engineer

IMC B.V.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

IMC is a global trading firm powered by cutting-edge technology. As our London office grows, we seek an IT Support specialist to help scale our environment and keep trading uninterrupted.

You will join our IT Operations team, delivering 1st–3rd line support, managing Windows, macOS and Linux, deploying updates, configuring hardware, and ensuring a reliable, secure IT workspace for traders, engineers and staff.

Qualifications

• A degree (BSc or above) in a technology-related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in a similar environment such as a bank (trading floor), brokerage or trading firm.
• Knowledge of Windows and ideally also Mac Operating System.
• Some Linux experience preferred.
• Excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills; ability to solve problems creatively and proactively.
• Have a desire to learn new skills and evolve as IMC introduces new technologies to the environment.
• Willing to get involved on physical tasks such as desk moves and room setups.
• Confident in written and spoken English communication.

Responsibilities

• First to third line Support to our users.
• Support physical and virtual desktop environment, infrastructure components (like O365, AD, Email, MDM, Audio and Visual Communication systems).
• Deploy enterprise updates for Windows and macOS. Install, modify and repair computer hardware and software (including servers, desktop and printers).
• Troubleshoot, lift and document computer network issues.
• Assist in-house Facilities Management with the execution of desk and physical equipment moves.
• Everything else that is necessary to keep us moving!

Skills

Windows OS

MacOS

Linux

Troubleshooting

English communication

Trading industry knowledge

Education

BSc or above in a technology-related field

Job description

At IMC, technology is not a department; it’s at the heart of everything we do. Developed in-house, our innovative software makes millions of trading decisions daily, and we win by making better and faster decisions than our competition.

As we grow our London office, we are looking for the brightest in IT Support to help us further improve and scale our environment. Our IT Operations Engineers help us to move at a higher pace and quality each day!

Your Core Responsibilities:

Your support is key to the success of our traders, engineers and all other teams. From desktop support to configuring and automating our systems. You remove blockades for everyone by implementing, supporting and maintaining servers, networks and all user devices. You act autonomously and take responsibility for providing a top-notch IT environment that is tackling all possible issues while ready to scale. You will also be able to learn and grow in this role whilst collaborating closely with a variety of Engineers within IMC. Your responsibilities will include:

• First to third line Support to our users.
• Support physical and virtual desktop environment, infrastructure components (like O365, AD, Email, MDM, Audio and Visual Communication systems).
• Deploy enterprise updates for Windows and macOS. Install, modify and repair computer hardware and software (including servers, desktop and printers).
• Troubleshoot, lift and document computer network issues.
• Assist in-house Facilities Management with the execution of desk and physical equipment moves.
• Everything else that is necessary to keep us moving!

Your Skills and Experience:

• A degree (BSc or above) in a technology-related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Experience in a similar environment such as a bank (trading floor), brokerage or trading firm
• Knowledge of Windows and ideally also Mac Operating System.
• Some Linux experience preferred.
• Excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills; ability to solve problems creatively and proactively.
• Have a desire to learn new skills and evolve as IMC introduces new technologies to the environment.
• Willing to get involved on physical tasks such as desk moves and room setups.
• Confident in written and spoken English communication

About Us

IMC is a global trading firm powered by a cutting-edge research environment and a world-class technology backbone. Since 1989, we’ve been a stabilizing force in financial markets, providing essential liquidity upon which market participants depend. Across our offices in the US, Europe, Asia Pacific, and India, our talented quant researchers, engineers, traders, and business operations professionals are united by our uniquely collaborative, high-performance culture, and our commitment to giving back. From entering dynamic new markets to embracing disruptive technologies, and from developing an innovative research environment to diversifying our trading strategies, we dare to continuously innovate and collaborate to succeed.