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For this position, we are looking for an Application Support (Project Manager / Production Lead) to assist one of our key clients – a leading global investment bank. This is an application production support role with focus on major project management across multiple business lines. The role requires the candidate to contribute to key projects based on the core production management work streams such as projects across business lines, stability programs like Automation & Self-service and Application Resilience. You will also have the opportunity to be involved in onboarding applications into the production environment and working with the global teams on transformational projects and interesting strategic initiatives. This provides opportunities to build cross-organizational relationships by leading projects on behalf of the team. As part of the application production team, the candidate will also be required to contribute to daily production support tasks such as issue investigation and incident management.
Job Responsibility:
Project management and coordination
Act as a Project Manager for assigned the projects within GM, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder alignment
Drive the projects and coordinate across business lines and stakeholders from IT, business, compliance etc.
Create and maintain run-book documentation and procedures for identified scenarios, ensuring clear guidance for all operational activities.
Front-Office Trading Support
Serve as the primary contact for electronic execution teams (front-office and middle-office).
Provide day-to-day assistance and respond to business queries on order behavior and technical issues.
System Health, Monitoring & Readiness
Perform daily start-of-day (SOD) health checks, weekend and holiday readiness checks.
Use the main monitoring tool, continually improve its effectiveness, and conduct feasibility/impact studies for new solutions.
Incident & Problem Management
Manage incidents from external (exchange) problems to internal application bugs, handling communication, coordination, and resolution.
Conduct exposure/reconciliation, post-incident reviews, and ensure permanent fixes (problem management).
Vendor Coordination & Release Governance
Liaise with software vendors, act as gatekeeper for production changes, and oversee release management.
Schedule, communicate, and execute binary/configuration deployments after market close or on weekends.
Operational Excellence & Automation
Drive a stable operating environment through daily tasks, incident/problem handling, and onboarding of new applications/services.
Lead stability initiatives, operational-excellence projects, and automate repetitive tasks.
Global Coverage & Collaboration
Participate in shift work, weekend activities, and bank-holiday coverage on a rotating follow-the-sun model.
Work with global counterparts to ensure a unified approach to issues and participate in market rehearsals, disaster-recovery drills, and DR exercises.
Requirements:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and excellent problem solving abilities
Good prioritization skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Strong team player with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Working knowledge in UNIX and Linux operating systems
Proficient in SQL and Shell scripting
Experience with managing platforms in Linux and Windows environment
Previous experience with Global Prime Finance system support and knowledge of the trade life cycle is desirable
Experienced with monitoring and deployment tools
Prior experience in managing key business and technology stakeholders would be a plus
University qualification with IT Major
Mandarin proficiency would be a plus
3-8 years working experience in financial institution (Front Office users support experience is desirable)
Minimum 3 years working experience in driving major projects and project coordination in financial institution
Nice to have:
Previous experience with Global Prime Finance system support and knowledge of the trade life cycle is desirable
Prior experience in managing key business and technology stakeholders would be a plus
Mandarin proficiency would be a plus
3-8 years working experience in financial institution (Front Office users support experience is desirable)
What we offer:
Hybrid working mode and Work-from-Abroad benefits
18 days of Annual leave
Comprehensive coverage including General Practitioner, hospitalization
Annual bonus based on individual performance
Training programs, certification opportunities, and training incentives to support career growth