IT Engineer - Banking & Finance
- $33–$36 per hour depending on experience
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Permanent
- Enterprise
- Enterprise Finance
Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity?
Join a specialist provider of sophisticated point-to-point wireless networks supporting mission-critical trading operations across multiple financial markets, with a strong focus on quality, safety, and technical excellence.
The organization is currently on the lookout for an IT Support Analyst to join a globally recognized financial technology business's onsite helpdesk team, supporting a demanding, technically literate user base. The ideal candidate will bring responsiveness, professionalism, and strong attention to detail, working fully onsite Monday to Friday on a 12-month contract with a clear path to permanent for the right person.
Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity and apply today!
Responsibilities:
- Respond to and resolve technical support requests via phone, email, and in person
- Maintain and support desktop PCs, laptops, hardware, software, and operating systems (Windows 11 and MacOS)
- Document, track, and monitor issues through to resolution, keeping users informed throughout
- Troubleshoot basic network issues and escalate where required
- Support users in virtual desktop environments
- Identify recurring problems and contribute to process improvements
- Other duties as assigned, this is a roll-up-your-sleeves environment
Skills/Must Have:
- 2+ years of IT helpdesk experience, this is the baseline requirement
- Strong working knowledge of Windows 11, MacOS, and Microsoft Office applications
- Basic understanding of network principles and troubleshooting
- Excellent customer service skills, you're patient, professional, and clear under pressure
- Self-motivated, organized, and highly reliable, predictable availability is essential in this environment
- Strong written and spoken English communication skills
- A genuine interest in technology and a desire to keep developing
- Bachelor's degree preferred, strong candidates without a degree will be considered
- Experience with virtual desktop environments is a plus
Benefits:
- 12-month contract with conversion to permanent for the right person
- Fully onsite Monday to Friday
- Global financial technology business, a high-calibre environment that opens doors
- Contract to perm, 12 months to prove yourself with a clear path to a permanent seat
- Global financial technology firm, the name and the environment will strengthen your CV significantly
- Technically demanding user base, you'll be challenged and you'll develop fast
- High standards, high expectations, and a team that takes quality seriously
- A genuine stepping stone, the right starting point for an ambitious IT career
Salary:
- $33–$36 per hour depending on experience