Desktop Engineer

GMO; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

GMO is hiring a Desktop Engineer to join the Infrastructure and Risk Management team in Boston. You will deliver high-quality technology support to 450 worldwide users, balancing day-to-day support with deeper technical projects.

The role is hybrid, requiring at least 3 days in the office; you will automate tasks, improve reliability, and participate in SDLC practices while providing proactive customer updates.

Qualifications

• Excellent team player; proven track record of helping others on their team(s).
• Demonstrated expertise in at least 3 of the following: Citrix, Active Directory, Azure, Windows 11, Networking, SCCM or Intune, Webex or Teams, Exchange/Outlook, PowerShell.
• Work effectively with customers and fellow team members in both in-office and remote settings.
• Experience using GAI to solve problems or enhance productivity within your work environment.
• Strong oral and written communications skills; able to work autonomously and provide proactive communication and daily updates to customers.
• Sophisticated Service Desk and Application Support experience with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues that may require working independently or with multiple teams across different technologies.
• A broad understanding of all layers of technology – from the physical layer through application layer, security concepts and concerns, relational databases, and cloud technologies is a plus. Azure or related certifications and scripting skills are also a plus.
• Creative approach to solving new problems and improving existing processes.
• Keeps up to date with the latest industry developments and best practices. Proactively seeks out training and learning opportunities.
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong organizational skills and detail orientation; ability to prioritize competing requests.
• Prior work experience in a financial services or technology company is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot technology-related issues for internal customers and provide responsive, professional support through the Service Desk
• Lead and complete projects that improve the end-user experience by reducing downtime, increasing performance, improving efficiency, and spotting patterns to automate repetitive tasks
• Own tickets and requests from intake through resolution, set clear and realistic expectations with customers to contribute to a culture of operational excellence; provide guidance or training based on user needs
• Provide clear documentation of all steps taken to resolve issues and provide detailed closing notes to assist future engineers with information about issues in the environment
• Escalate issues to proper internal teams when necessary and maintain ownership of the issue as it is worked on by other teams, always keeping the customer informed and using the escalation as a learning opportunity to advance your skills
• Administer, maintain, and improve desktop systems, endpoint management tools, collaboration platforms, and business applications, including upgrades, configuration changes, and ongoing support.
• Participate and contribute to SDLC and Change Management best practices

Skills

Citrix

Active Directory

Azure

Windows 11

Networking

SCCM or Intune

Webex or Teams

Exchange/Outlook

PowerShell

GAI usage

Job description

Company Profile

Founded in 1977, GMO is a global investment manager committed to delivering superior long-term investment performance and advice to our clients. We offer investment strategies and solutions where we believe we are positioned to add the greatest value for our investors. These include multi-asset class, equity, fixed income and alternative offerings.

We manage approximately $80bn for a client base that includes many of the world’s most sophisticated institutions, financial intermediaries, and private clients. Industry-wide, we are well known for our focus on valuation-based investing, willingness to take bold positions when conditions warrant, and candid and academically rigorous thought leadership. Jeremy Grantham, GMO’s Co-Founder and Long-Term Investment Strategist, is renowned as an expert in identifying speculative investment bubbles and also as a leading climate investor and advocate.

GMO is privately owned and employs over 430 people worldwide. We are headquartered in Boston, with additional offices in Europe, Asia and Australia. Our company-wide culture emphasizes commitment to clients, intellectual curiosity, and open debate. We celebrate and respect our differences, while embracing and valuing what each of us brings to work, as we know that diverse teams in an inclusive, caring environment achieve higher engagement and better client results.

the application window for this role is anticipated to remain open until the job is filled, or as otherwise determined by GMO.

Company Profile

Founded in 1977, GMO is a global investment manager committed to delivering superior long-term investment performance and advice to our clients. We offer investment strategies and solutions where we believe we are positioned to add the greatest value for our investors. These include multi-asset class, equity, fixed income and alternative offerings.

We manage approximately $80bn for a client base that includes many of the world’s most sophisticated institutions, financial intermediaries, and private clients. Industry-wide, we are well known for our focus on valuation-based investing, willingness to take bold positions when conditions warrant, and candid and academically rigorous thought leadership. Jeremy Grantham, GMO’s Co-Founder and Long-Term Investment Strategist, is renowned as an expert in identifying speculative investment bubbles and also as a leading climate investor and advocate.

GMO is privately owned and employs over 430 people worldwide. We are headquartered in Boston, with additional offices in Europe, Asia and Australia. Our company-wide culture emphasizes commitment to clients, intellectual curiosity, and open debate. We celebrate and respect our differences, while embracing and valuing what each of us brings to work, as we know that diverse teams in an inclusive, caring environment achieve higher engagement and better client results.

the application window for this role is anticipated to remain open until the job is filled, or as otherwise determined by GMO.

Position Overview

GMO is looking for a Desktop Engineer to join the Infrastructure and Risk Management team to deliver high-quality technology support and services to the GMO community. This role combines hands-on operational support with technical problem solving, automation, and user-focused project work and productivity enhancements. We value individuals who are reliable, passionate about technology, excellent teammates, great communicators, professional, enthusiastic, enjoy problem solving, and are eager to learn and grow. The Desktop Engineering and Service Desk team serves as a single point of contact for technology issues and requests for GMO’s 450 worldwide users. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a high-performing team with the opportunity to further develop your business knowledge and technical skills. The successful candidate will be comfortable balancing day-to-day support with deeper technical troubleshooting, automation, and user-focused projects that improve reliability, efficiency, and the overall employee technology experience. The position is hybrid in nature and requires at least 3 days in the office while 2 days can be worked remotely.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot technology-related issues for internal customers and provide responsive, professional support through the Service Desk


• Lead and complete projects that improve the end-user experience by reducing downtime, increasing performance, improving efficiency, and spotting patterns to automate repetitive tasks


• Own tickets and requests from intake through resolution, set clear and realistic expectations with customers to contribute to a culture of operational excellence; provide guidance or training based on user needs


• Provide clear documentation of all steps taken to resolve issues and provide detailed closing notes to assist future engineers with information about issues in the environment


• Escalate issues to proper internal teams when necessary and maintain ownership of the issue as it is worked on by other teams, always keeping the customer informed and using the escalation as a learning opportunity to advance your skills


• Administer, maintain, and improve desktop systems, endpoint management tools, collaboration platforms, and business applications, including upgrades, configuration changes, and ongoing support.


• Participate and contribute to SDLC and Change Management best practices

Desired Skills

• Excellent team player; proven track record of helping others on their team(s)


• Demonstrated expertise in at least 3 of the following:

• Citrix, Active Directory, Azure, Windows 11, Networking, SCCM or Intune, Webex or Teams, Exchange/Outlook, PowerShell

• Work effectively with customers and fellow team members in both in-office and remote settings


• Experience using GAI to solve problems or enhance productivity within your work environment


• Strong oral and written communications skills; able to work autonomously and provide proactive communication and daily updates to customers


• Sophisticated Service Desk and Application Support experience with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues that may require working independently or with multiple teams across different technologies


• A broad understanding of all layers of technology – from the physical layer through application layer, security concepts and concerns, relational databases, and cloud technologies is a plus. Azure or related certifications and scripting skills are also a plus


• Creative approach to solving new problems and improving existing processes


• Keeps up to date with the latest industry developments and best practices. Proactively seeks out training and learning opportunities.


• Strong analytical skills


• Strong organizational skills and detail orientation; ability to prioritize competing requests


• Prior work experience in a financial services or technology company is a plus

$100,000 - $125,000 a year

This is a reasonable, good faith estimate of the current salary range for this role. GMO’s salary range accounts for a wide array of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets and market demand for skills; level of experience and training; specific qualifications, performance, time in role/company, geographic location, and other business and organizational needs.

In addition, this position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus award, which award may be determined by individual, team, department and firm performance, and is subject to the terms of GMO’s compensation plan. This position is also benefits eligible. GMO’s comprehensive benefits program includes medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability coverage, a 401(k)/profit-sharing retirement plan, open paid time off, leaves of absences, dependent care resources, tuition reimbursement, charitable gifts matching, flexible spending accounts, and commuter benefits.

GMO is committed to the recruitment, employment, and promotion of all candidates equally, regardless of an individual's gender, race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability (except where such disability is a bona fide occupational disqualification) or any other classification protected under federal, state or local law.

GMO will not offer visa sponsorship for this opportunity.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.