The Support Analyst will be responsible for 24hr help desk support of all trade operations and customer support.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide first line response to customer trading and system functionality questions and issues; record all queries in customer tracking system. * Learn proprietary trading system functionality and back office support to effectively communicate with customers and bring resolution to all customer queries. * Coordinate with customer technology staff and the eCommerce team to assist in setting up new users and resolving customer issues on an ongoing basis * Real-time surveillance of electronic trading activity. * Provide training, trading platform functionality, and specific trading information to the different markets. * Monitor the health and usage of all systems and escalating persistent or high-priority problems to the appropriate staff. * Produce periodic operational reports, document and update internal procedures, and assist with special projects as needed. * Providing front-line customer service support. * Provide a quick turnaround to trade disputes.
Requirements:
* Bachelor's Degree with 1+ years work experience in a customer service/support role. * Exposure to commodity markets, financial trading environment, or equity. brokerage business is essential; exposure to futures markets, a plus; * Friendly, professional telephone manner and strong interpersonal skills. * Good problem-solving and analytical skills. * Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task under pressure. * Must be self-directed and be able to work within a team environment. * Working knowledge of computers, Microsoft operating systems, and in-depth. knowledge of standard Microsoft Office application programs. * Ability to work varying shifts.
Plus skill sets, but not required:
* Ability to navigate around Linux. * Administer Windows services. * Shell scripting.
Skills you will learn with us:
* The opportunity to learn about trading. * Exposure to different technologies. * Details of how financial markets operate.
About Bgc Partners
BGC Partners is a brokerage company servicing the wholesale financial and real estate markets.