Specialist - AlphaDesk

AlphaDesk is LSEG’s Order and Portfolio Management Software. AlphaDesk develops and supports the software for hedge funds and asset managers globally. We are a diverse team with good technical skills, and the quality of our software and client services is at the core of our business.

The Client Services team within AlphaDesk assists our clients in using our software to handle their trading, monitoring, and reporting of their investments. The team works directly with portfolio managers, traders, and operations staff at hedge funds to resolve issues and explain AlphaDesk’s capabilities. We regularly hear from clients that our support is industry leading. Our goal is to sustain this reputation by hiring hardworking people and developing their skills to deliver outstanding support.

In this role you will join our Client Services team to deliver high quality, high touch support to our clients. You will be directly interacting with our clients to support an OEMS software solution front to back. You will be the face of the company to our users globally and will be supported internally by domain specialists within the AlphaDesk operations team. We are a small but fast growing team and this is an outstanding opportunity to join and deliver industry leading support. It is an immersive role where you will be expected and encouraged to learn on job and begin a meaningful career in financial technology.

Responsibilities:

• Guide clients on the features and capabilities of LSEG AlphaDesk software through phone and email support

• Develop and apply expertise on all aspects of financial markets to explain functions of LSEG AlphaDesk

• Deploy software and resolve technical issues and configurations (networking, SQL, FTP, encryption)

• Support electronic trading workflows including FIX message problem solving

• Work directly with development to highlight bugs and product improvements.

• Raise sophisticated issues and participate in their resolution to improve your capabilities and knowledge

Requirements:

• An undergraduate degree, preferably with a major in science, business or information technology, or equivalent working experience

• From 0 – 3 years experience in customer service, technology, or financial markets

• Knowledge of financial markets, and familiarity with buy side workflows

• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues

• Great teammate with a consultative approach to problem solving

• Willingness to learning emerging technologies and new software

• Good time leadership skills, and ability to work optimally under time constraints

Benefits:

Small, fast paced team with growth opportunities
Support and resources of large global company
Exposure to all aspects of the financial technology services industry in a global environment

Application Instructions:

Please submit both a resume and cover letter. We are reviewing candidates continuously and will not wait until the application process to end to begin interviews and potentially hiring candidates. In your cover letter, please highlight:

Previous experience working with internal/external clients

Proficiency and experience in technical roles

Interest in financial markets

Career Stage:

Senior Associate

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Information:

Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you.

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