Enterprise Service Desk Analyst (ESD)

About INTERACTIVE BROKERS!

This is a hybrid role (three days in the office/two days remote).

Interactive Brokers Group has been consistently at the forefront of trading innovation, starting with the invention of the first floor-based handheld computer in 1983. We pride ourselves on being primarily a technology company and challenging the status quo. We push boundaries to offer our clients the best trading platform with the most sophisticated features at the lowest cost. Software development is the lifeblood of our firm, and it shows in our stellar brokerage platform. Interactive Brokers is regularly recognized as a leader in the financial services industry.

About Your Team:

As a global technology leader in financial services, IBKR has employees at several sites around the globe. As we continue to grow our staff and offices globally, we require IT support staff to help our employees operate and maintain their technology 24/7/365. Our support team is looking for a Service Desk Analyst to help manage and triage users' IT issues. The position is well-suited for someone looking to gain in-depth technical experience and exhibit a keen desire to support colleagues with a first-class user experience.

As part of the Enterprise Service Desk team, you will act as the initial point of contact for all staff, helping to explain, quantify and define their technological issues. Working with employees and team members, you will assist in creating and resolving support tickets, escalate specific technology issues to component owners, and maintain the trouble ticket queue. As part of an effective lifecycle, you will drive timely, effective resolution of issues under your care.

Are you a team player who delights in being helpful and effective? Do you have a passion for technology and an interest in the financial sector? Are you curious and motivated to start a career in IT but unsure how to take the first step? Perfect, we want you to apply today!

What will be your responsibilities within IBKR: 

• First line of contact for all employee IT service requests and issues, including:
  • Linux, Mac, and Windows desktop hardware and software.
  • VPN/Remote Access.
  • Third-party and in-house software.
• Capture, validate, log, categorize, and prioritize service requests and issues.
• Perform initial triage and provide solutions within the agreed SLA.
• Escalate complex issues promptly to the next level of support.
• Effectively communicate status updates and monitor issues to closure.
• Contribute to knowledge base articles to share knowledge.
• Develop and improve problem-solving troubleshooting workflows for issues and incidents.

 Which skills are required:

• Willingness to work shifts and weekends
• Technology enthusiast
• Good communication and problem-solving skills
• A keen desire to explore and learn new concepts, systems and technologies.

Preferred

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in a technical field such as Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent.
• CompTIA A+ certification.
• Experience with Jira, Confluence and Service Now.

To be successful in this position, you will have the following:

• Self-motivated and able to handle tasks with minimal supervision.
• Superb analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent collaboration and communication (Verbal and written) skills
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills

Company Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary, annual performance-based bonus and stock grant
• Retirement plan 401(k) with a competitive company match
• Excellent health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, and a company-paid medical healthcare premium
• Wellness screenings and assessments, health coaches and counseling services through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off and a generous parental leave policy
• Daily company lunch allowance provided, and a fully stocked kitchen with healthy options for breakfast and snack
• Corporate events, including team outings, dinners, volunteer activities and company sports teams
• Education reimbursement and learning opportunities
• Modern offices with multi-monitor setups