Junior Front Office Support Analyst – Equity Derivatives

Talan • New York, NY

22h • $70,000 - $90,000

About The Position

We are seeking a Junior Front Office Application Support Analyst to join our Equity Derivatives team at a major tier-1 day-to-day bank. This is an entry-level L1/L2 functional support position perfect for a tech-savvy individual looking to break into the financial sector. No prior finance experience is required - we will train you on the business side. Your main focus will be managing application health, configuring alerts, and handling technical incidents directly supporting the trading floor environment.

Requirements

• Strong foundational knowledge of Unix / Linux environments (command line navigation, file manipulation).
• Scripting capabilities in Python (or Shell/Bash) for basic task automation and log parsing.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a desire to learn complex financial workflows.

Nice To Haves

• No prior finance experience is required - we will train you on the business side.

Responsibilities

• Proactively monitor core trading applications and infrastructure; set up, fine-tune, and respond to system alerts to ensure maximum uptime.
• Act as the first line of defense for application issues, performing initial triage, troubleshooting, and escalating complex functional or technical bugs as needed.
• Assist front-office users with routine queries, application access, and system health checks.

Benefits

• salary between USD 70,000 - US$90,000.
• 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
• Commuter/transit benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed