Application Support Analyst

Citi; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 76,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k)

Job summary

Citi is seeking an Application Support Analyst in Houston to provide L1/L2 support for the Commodities trading platform, including Openlink. You will investigate and resolve complex issues, monitor system health, and collaborate with traders, analysts, and engineers to ensure stable operations.

The role requires 2+ years of experience, SQL expertise, and scripting skills. Occasional on-call shifts and documentation duties are part of the duties.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in SQL and experience working with relational databases such as Oracle or SQL Server.
• Scripting skills in languages such as Python, Juniper Notebooks, or shell scripting for automation and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely and effective L1/L2 technical support for the Commodities trading platform, including the Openlink application and its ecosystem.
• Drive the investigation, diagnosis, and resolution of highly complex application and system issues, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
• Systems will include market data, static data, trade lifecycle (Openlink) and risk management platforms.
• Monitor system health and performance, proactively identifying and addressing potential issues before they impact users.
• Support global critical front office risk batches and end-of-day batch processing.
• Collaborate closely with traders, business analysts, developers, and infrastructure teams to resolve incidents and implement solutions.
• Manage the incident lifecycle, from initial report to resolution, including root cause analysis and post-mortem reviews.
• Participate in a rotational on-call schedule to support weekend and bank holiday coverage.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive support documentation, including knowledgebase articles and runbooks.
• Assist with the planning and execution of application deployments, upgrades, and disaster recovery tests.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation to enhance system stability and support efficiency

Skills

SQL

Relational databases

Python scripting

Shell scripting

Education

Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Oracle

SQL Server

IT monitoring tools

Job description

The Application Support Analyst is a developing professional role. Deals with most problems independently and has some latitude to solve complex problems. Integrates in-depth specialty area knowledge with a solid understanding of industry standards and practices. Good understanding of how the team and area integrate with others in accomplishing the objectives of the subfunction/ job family. Applies analytical thinking and knowledge of data analysis tools and methodologies. Requires attention to detail when making judgments and recommendations based on the analysis of factual information. Typically deals with variable issues with potentially broader business impact. Applies professional judgment when interpreting data and results. Breaks down information in a systematic and communicable manner. Developed communication and diplomacy skills are required in order to exchange potentially complex/sensitive information. Moderate but direct impact through close contact with the businesses' core activities. Quality and timeliness of service provided will affect the effectiveness of own team and other closely related teams.

Responsibilities:

• Provide timely and effective L1/L2 technical support for the Commodities trading platform, including the Openlink application and its ecosystem.
• Drive the investigation, diagnosis, and resolution of highly complex application and system issues, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
• Systems will include market data, static data, trade lifecycle (Openlink) and risk management platforms.
• Monitor system health and performance, proactively identifying and addressing potential issues before they impact users.
• Support global critical front office risk batches and end-of-day batch processing.
• Collaborate closely with traders, business analysts, developers, and infrastructure teams to resolve incidents and implement solutions.
• Manage the incident lifecycle, from initial report to resolution, including root cause analysis and post-mortem reviews.
• Participate in a rotational on-call schedule to support weekend and bank holiday coverage.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive support documentation, including knowledgebase articles and runbooks.
• Assist with the planning and execution of application deployments, upgrades, and disaster recovery tests.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation to enhance system stability and support efficiency

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of relevant experience
• Proficiency in SQL and experience working with relational databases such as Oracle or SQL Server.
• Scripting skills in languages such as Python, Juniper Notebooks, or shell scripting for automation and troubleshooting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical issues to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to perform effectively in a high-pressure, fast-paced trading environment.
• Experience with enterprise monitoring tools like ITRS Geneos, Splunk, Grafana, or similar, not mandatory.
• Familiarity with the ITIL framework and best practices for incident, problem, and change management, not mandatory.

Education:

• Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience

Job Family Group:

Technology

Job Family:

Applications Support

Time Type:

Full time

Primary Location:

Houston Texas United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$76,230.00 - $106,370.00

In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

Most Relevant Skills

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

Anticipated Posting Close Date:

Sept 22, 2026

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