Functional Application Support Analyst – Financial Markets
- Full-time
Company Description
Inetum is a global leader in IT services, dedicated to delivering innovative solutions to our clients. We are committed to fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment that values diversity, where creativity and collaboration can thrive. We are present in 19 countries and have more than 28,000 employees worldwide.
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Job Description
We are looking for a highly motivated Functional Application Support Analyst to join our Application Support team. This role is responsible for ensuring the stability, performance, and continuous improvement of a critical production application used by Back Office teams and Development teams across the EMEA region.
The successful candidate will provide both functional and technical support, acting as a key liaison between business users and IT teams. The role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of Financial Markets, combined with technical knowledge of SQL and Unix environments.
Key Responsibilities
Incident & Production Support
- Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve technical and functional incidents related to the application and its ecosystem.
- Ensure timely incident resolution and effective communication with stakeholders.
- Perform root cause analysis and propose corrective and preventive actions.
- Monitor production activities and ensure platform stability.
Functional Analysis & Testing
- Analyze new and ongoing issues, identifying impacts and proposing solutions.
- Perform testing and validation activities in UAT environments.
- Collaborate with Development teams to investigate defects and validate fixes.
- Support business users in understanding application behavior and functionality.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Management
- Act as the bridge between Back Office users, Development teams, Production Support, Accounting, and other IT teams.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve system functionality, user experience, and operational processes.
- Support project initiatives and contribute to successful implementations.
Documentation & Continuous Improvement
- Maintain and continuously improve support documentation.
- Create and update user guides, operational procedures, and knowledge articles.
- Identify opportunities to automate repetitive manual tasks and improve operational efficiency.
- Promote best practices and process enhancements.
Qualifications
Functional Knowledge
- Strong understanding of Financial Markets and financial instruments.
- Knowledge of:
- Securities
- Cash Flows
- Financial Products
- Trade Lifecycle
- Back Office processes
Technical Skills
- SQL – Intermediate level (ability to query and analyze data).
- Unix/Linux – Intermediate level.
- ITIL principles and incident management processes.
- Experience with ServiceNow or similar ticketing systems.
- Understanding of application support and production environments.
Soft Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities.
- Analytical mindset with a proactive approach.
- High attention to detail.
- Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Fast learner with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
Competency Levels
- Incident Management – Advanced/Expert level
- Functional Analysis & Testing – Advanced/Expert level
- Financial Markets Knowledge – Advanced level
- Stakeholder Management & Cross-Team Collaboration – Advanced level
- SQL – Intermediate level
- Unix/Linux – Intermediate level
- ITIL Framework – Intermediate level
- ServiceNow or similar Ticketing Tools – Basic level
- Communication (Oral & Written) – Advanced/Expert level
- Teamwork & Collaboration – Advanced/Expert level
- Problem Solving – Advanced/Expert level
- Attention to Detail – Advanced/Expert level
Language Requirements
- English: Advanced / Professional Proficiency (mandatory).
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