Senior Desktop Support Technician (onsite)

Brown Brothers Harriman; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services firm is looking for a Senior Desktop Support Technician in London to provide exceptional support for end users. You will be responsible for troubleshooting hardware, assisting with installations, and enhancing client interactions through excellent service. This role requires strong technical skills, particularly with Windows technologies, and the ability to work in a team-oriented environment. If you're passionate about technology and client satisfaction, this is your chance to thrive in a dynamic firm.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years IT client support experience.
• Strong familiarity with remote user support.
• Ability to install and troubleshoot hardware components.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-level IT technical support to end users in London.
• Support FX Trading Desk hardware and software.
• Assist with system projects and upgrades.

Skills

Remote user support

Windows desktop technologies

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Education

IT certifications (e.g., ITIL, Microsoft, CompTIA)

Tools

Windows 10/11

MS Office 365

Cisco video conferencing technology

Poly video conferencing technology

Zoom

MS Teams

Job description

At BBH, Partnership is more than a form of ownership—it’s our approach to business and relationships. We know that supporting your professional and personal goals is the best way to help our clients and advance our business. We take that responsibility seriously. With a 200-year legacy and a shared passion for what’s next, this is the right place to build a fulfilling career.

As a Senior Desktop Support Technician, you will be primarily responsible for supporting our global end user client excellence effort, via telephone and other remote troubleshooting tools. Also, the support of London based installations/upgrades of desktop/laptop and mobile computing devices.

You will support and help troubleshoot Audio-Visual technologies such as video conferencing and IPTV on a day-today basis as well as work closely with hardware vendors and internal technical support groups. Another part of your role will be to handle systems, and equipment queries to identify areas of improvements.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Based in the BBH London office but will be required to provide first level IT technicalsupport to end users locally in London, and to global BBH locations.
• Support of London based FX Trading Desk hardware & Software including Bloomberg & IPC Trading Turrets.
• Provide a global first level helpdesk hotline function ensuring end user client calls are answered, investigated, and resolved in a timely manner.
• Liaise with other Systems support personnel within our global support model to always ensure adequate coverage for the global helpdesk hotline.
• Assist with the implementation of Systems Projects/Upgrades as required.
• Develop and document technology operational procedures and equipment.
• Proactive building and reporting of service KPIs

Client Interaction

• Act as liaison between global systems technical staff and end-users during troubleshooting, escalating as needed.
• Provide Technical setup & support for client events & functions ensuring all AV is functioning as required.

Projects and Training

• Focus on client satisfaction by meeting service level agreements.
• Participate in local and global technical projects, upgrades and software rollouts as required.
• The role may involve liaising with hardware vendors for break-fix solutions.

Qualifications :

• 2-3 Years IT client support experience within a business environment.
• Strong familiarity with remote user support and resolution of support tickets.
• Prioritization of end user client support over day-to-day tasks.
• Strong familiarity with Windows desktop technologies/architectures and their maintenance and configuration. Ability to install hardware components such as RAM, hard drives, cables, and processors is preferable. Experience troubleshooting and resolving hardware problems and conflicts.
• Proficiency with Windows 10/11, MS Office 365 and other standard office automation products.
• Experience with Poly and Cisco video conferencing technology and other industry standard collaborations tools such as Zoom and MS Teams.
• Strong verbal communication skills: ability to work well in a team environment, organize multiple deliverables, and respond to changing priorities.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Flexibility to adapt and a passion to learn new technologies.
• Any of the following certificates would be an asset: ITIL, Microsoft, CompTIA

We value diverse experiences. We value diverse experiences and transferrable skillsets. If your career hasn’t followed a traditional path, includes alternative experiences, or doesn’t meet every qualification or skill listed in the job description, please do go ahead and apply.

About BBH:

Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) is a premier global financial services firm, known for premium service, specialist expertise, technology solutions and partnership approach to client management. Across Investor Services and Capital Partners, we work with an enviable roster of sophisticated clients who make BBH their first call when they are tackling their hardest challenges. Delivering for our clients and each other energizes us.

We believe that how we do our work is just as important as what we do. We are relentless problem solvers who know our best ideas come from collective debate and development—so we are never possessive about our ideas. Every day we come together as a diverse community of smart and caring people to deliver exceptional service and expert advice—creating success that lasts. No matter where you sit in the organization, everyone is empowered to contribute their ideas. BBHers can pick up the phone and call any colleague, and they are happy to help. Expanding your impact beyond your daily role is part of how we operate as trusted partners to one another.

We believe stability is a competitive advantage, but being stable means having the knowledge, skill, and discipline to evolve, often—pushing the boundaries of innovation. As a private partnership, every investment we make is in the relationships, technologies, products and development we believe are in the long-term interests of our clients and our people. Our long-tenured leaders are experts in their areas and are actively involved in the day-to day business, taking the time to provide guidance and mentoring to build the next generation of BBHers. Because we know, our success begins with yours.

Go to BBH.com to learn more about our rewards and benefits, philanthropy, approach to sustainability or how we support you to thrive personally, physically and financially.