Technical Operations Engineer - Investment Bank

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK investment bank is seeking a Technical Operations Engineer to enhance the stability of their trading systems. This role entails problem-solving, application support, and improving system operations in collaboration with development teams. Join a supportive, hybrid working environment with opportunities to grow tech and finance skills.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Supportive tech team

Focus on continuous improvement

Work-life balance

Career growth in investment banking

Qualifications

• Experience supporting financial applications in a production environment is advantageous.
• Familiarity with ticket management systems and structured support processes.
• Confidence working with Linux log files and command-line tools.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for in-house system support, resolving application issues.
• Liaise with front-line teams to resolve data discrepancies.
• Support development teams by gathering business requirements and assisting in testing.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Coordination skills

Familiarity with Java

Familiarity with Python

Familiarity with SQL

Familiarity with C#

Familiarity with KDB

Job description

Job Description

Technical Operations Engineer

Location: London (Hybrid)

Salary: £40,000–£55,000

Are you a problem-solver with a passion for technology and a strong interest in financial markets? A leading UK investment bank is looking for a Technical Operations Engineer to join their dynamic in-house development team, working at the intersection of finance and technology.

About the Role

• As a Technical Operations Engineer, you'll play a key role in ensuring the stability and smooth operation of bespoke trading and business support systems. You'll act as the crucial link between development and the wider business—resolving live issues, managing system data, and contributing to the evolution of mission-critical platforms.
• This is an excellent opportunity to grow your technical skillset and build deep knowledge of trading systems, pricing models, and capital markets infrastructure within a supportive and highly collaborative environment.

What You'll Do

• Act as the first point of contact for in-house system support, resolving application issues and escalating complex problems to development teams.
• Liaise with front-line teams to resolve data discrepancies in counterparty, instrument, and trade records.
• Gain a deep understanding of real-time pricing models and market data integration.
• Support development teams by gathering business requirements, prototyping reports/interfaces, and contributing to testing and sign-off processes.

Prior experience with all technologies isn’t required—enthusiasm and the willingness to learn are most important!

What We're Looking For

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A detail-oriented, proactive approach to support and system improvement.
• Experience supporting financial applications in a production environment.
• Familiarity with ticket management systems and structured support processes.
• Some familiarity with any of the following: Java, Python, SQL, C#, KDB.
• A passion for finance and technology, with a commercial mindset.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Any experience with third-party systems such as Fidessa, Bloomberg, Refinitiv, LSE, Morning Star, Inferno, and other market data and settlement platforms
• Confidence working with Linux log files and command-line tools.

Why Join?

• Join a well-respected and established financial institution at the forefront of UK capital markets.
• Work with a smart, supportive tech team that values continuous improvement.
• Hybrid working model (London-based) with flexibility and a healthy work-life balance.
• A chance to grow your career across both technical and business-facing areas of investment banking.