GMI Application Support - Chicago

Talan Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with company matching

15 days of paid vacation per year

Health, dental, and vision insurance plans

Job summary

Talan Group is seeking an Experienced Application Support Analyst in Chicago. The role will require 5+ years of application support experience, specifically with GMI trading systems. You'll be responsible for troubleshooting complex technical issues and providing critical support to business applications, ensuring platform stability within a global financial environment.

Key responsibilities also include working collaboratively with operations teams and stakeholders. Benefits include competitive salary, generous vacation days, and comprehensive health insurance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Application Support experience.
• 3+ years working with GMI core modules.
• Experience supporting business-critical applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide L2/L3 production support for GMI and trading applications.
• Investigate and resolve production incidents.
• Collaborate with global business users and teams.

Skills

Application Support experience

Working with GMI core modules

Financial markets experience

RPGLE

SQL

Linux knowledge

Excellent troubleshooting skills

Analytical skills

Tools

SQLRPGLE

IFS

Job description

Job Description

Location: Chicago (Hybrid – at least 4 days onsite/week)

Visa Sponsorship: We offer sponsorship under specific treaty-based U.S. work visas, including TN and E-2 (for eligible Canadian, Mexican, and French citizens). We do not support or transfer other visa types (e.g., H-1B).

We are seeking an Experienced Application Support Analyst with strong expertise in GMI trading and clearing platforms. Responsible for supporting critical production applications, troubleshooting complex issues, ensuring system stability, and partnering with business and technology teams in a global financial markets environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide L2/L3 production support for GMI and related trading applications.
• Support GMI core modules including COPYFDC, BOFSET1C, BMERGE, Trade Load, and associated processes.
• Investigate and resolve production incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement preventive actions.
• Monitor application performance and ensure platform stability.
• Collaborate with business users, operations teams, and developers across global locations.
• Participate in releases, upgrades, and Follow-the-Sun support activities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Application Support experience.
• 3+ years working with GMI core modules.
• Experience within financial markets or capital markets environments.
• Experience supporting business‑critical applications in a high‑pressure environment.
• Familiarity with global Follow‑the‑Sun support models.
• Strong knowledge of GMI Core modules (COPYFDC, BOFSET1C, BMERGE, Trade Load).
• Experience with RPGLE, CLLE, SQLRPGLE, and IFS.
• Strong SQL and Linux knowledge.
• Understanding of trading and clearing systems.
• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills.

Soft Skills

• Proactive, results‑driven, and client‑focused.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Detail‑oriented, organized, and adaptable.
• Collaborative team player with a strong commitment to knowledge sharing.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Passionate, intellectually curious, and committed to delivering high‑quality client service.

Benefits

• Competitive salary between USD $85.000- US$120.000
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
• 15 days of paid vacation per year at hire and up to 27 according to seniority (annual untaken vacation days are cashed out)
• 8 paid holidays + 5 sick days + 2 personal days per year
• Company health, dental, and vision insurance plans + FSA
• Voluntary STD and LTD

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.