Application Support Analyst

1.        RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities:

To provide 2nd level Application Support for a wide range of applications working within a global organization. The successful candidate will need to be energetic, hardworking, and willing to take full ownership of issues that arise; ensuring issues are resolved from start to finish. You will be working on tier 1 application and must be able to always think quickly and deal with pressure.

Tasks:

• Troubleshooting/Resolving Application issues
• Following escalation processes, incident, and problem management of issues always
• Create and keep documentation current on all applications supported.
• Understanding and working with internal partners on improving processes and making applications reliable.
• Understanding end to end management of specific projects (if applicable)
• Transfer of knowledge to the rest of the team always to ensure follow-the-sun support (24/6 global support).
• Liaising with other branches in EMEA/NA/APAC to improve teamwork.
• Some out of hour’s support may be necessary, including weekends. (Maybe short notice)
• Creating daily issue tickets and populating with all required info including resolution steps
• Creating and maintaining all incident/problem tickets
• Other duties and/or projects, as assigned
• Ability to communicate issues/ resolutions with internal partners, showing proper customer service skills (define expectations of customer service skills as professionalism, courtesy, understanding of issue, teamwork, etc.)
• Ability to work with IT partners on issues and resolutions. Pressing for improvements and resolution updates.

Responsibilities:

• Always ensuring the highest level of service for the above tasks and following escalation process in place.
• Responsibility for ensuring that you are fully aware of and adhere to internal Policies that relate to you, your business or other businesses for which you have any level of responsibility.  It is your responsibility to ensure compliance with operational risk requirements (e.g., Golden rules, security policies and regulatory requirements) in a timely manner. 
• Ensure production stability and performance, as well as a secure Infrastructure environment.
• Responsibility for managing, controlling, preparing, and escalating risk within the scope of your position.
• Responsibility for reading, understanding, and complying with the Company’s Conduct and Standards and corresponding regulations. You will be notified of changes to policies in a timely manner through announcements and/or intranet updates.
• Act with integrity and due skill, care, and diligence in carrying out your duties. Your actions should always be able to satisfy high standards of scrutiny.
• Observe proper standards of market conduct.  Responsibility to ensure that you take reasonable steps to be fully aware of, understand and comply with all regulatory requirements from all regulatory bodies that are applicable to your business.
• Responsible for attending daily whiteboard sessions and being prepared with updates on problem tasks or incidents when applicable.
• Responsible for preparing and complete turnover with support teams in other regions, both written and verbal

1.        PROFILE REQUIRED

Division Description:

Global Business Service Unit (GBSU) US delivers day-to-day services to Global Banking & Investor Solutions (GBIS) and its clients. GBSU consists of entities composed of IT & non-IT teams working side-by-side under the same leadership. GBSU supports the goal of rolling out a services platform model, spreading the technology and data culture, shortening decision-making processes, and adopting an industrial approach to ensure secure, stable, and compliant operations, as well as continuously improving front to back processing environments. GBSU maintains production services for applications, systems, and infrastructure, facilitates entry into new markets, ensures compliance with regulatory needs, as well as business growth & development

Skills and Qualifications:

Skills:

• Solid knowledge of SQL, Python, Linux, Cloud technologies a MUST, and Java a plus
• Operating Systems - Windows/Linux skills
• Cloud Technologies – ELK stack, Dockers and Kubernates - Azure preferred
• Scripting languages – Shell, Python, Java, SQL, PL SQL
• Knowledge of clearing systems/market technology
• Troubleshooting skills

Experience:

• Minimum 3+ years of experience within an application support role
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in a high-available production cloud environment (Azure preferred)
• Experience in ELK stack, Dockers and Kubernates.
• Experience in APIs, microservices and Azure managed services (i.e., AKS, PostGres, KeyVault)
• Familiarity with “Follow the Sun” methodology in a global environment
• Experience of working in the financial markets
• Experience working with a high-pressure environment
• Solid support experience 

CORE COMPETENCIES:  

Required/must have:

• Proactive and results oriented, sets high standards of performance
• Client focused, identifies, and anticipates client requirements
• Staff development, promotes knowledge sharing and learning
• Detail-oriented and well organized
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Cooperative promotes collaborating within and across teams.
• Strong analytical skills, follow-up capability and problem-solving ability
• Flexible and adaptable to a changing environment.
• Must be passionate, determined, and have intellectual curiosity
• Must have the ability and desire to work collaboratively
• Must have a thorough understanding of what client service is and a strong commitment to ensure they provide solid client service
• Ability to work under pressure and think quick

Societe Generale is committed to offering an inclusive recruitment experience to all candidates. If you require any reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let our Recruiters know.

OUR CULTURE: 
At Societe Generale, we live by our 4 core values of commitment, responsibility, team spirit and innovation. We are engaged and demonstrate consideration for others. We act ethically and with courage. We focus our talent and energy on collective success. We experiment and propose new ideas. This way, we maximize our ability to serve client needs and anticipate market changes. Societe Generale is committed to strengthening bonds with colleagues, communities, and the world in which we live, because relationships are at the heart of how we operate. For more information about our Culture and Conduct initiatives, please visit this link (https://americas.societegenerale.com/en/careers/get-know-culture/)

DIVERSITY, INCLUSION & BELONGING (“DIB”):
Our DIB Mission: Recruit, develop, retain and advance a talented workforce that is united in our efforts to leverage our talent and further develop an inclusive environment that will enhance our competitive position and deliver innovative solutions to our clients. It seeks to foster an environment where employee differences are valued and where all employees feel engaged, supported, respected, and informed. For more information about our DIB initiatives, please visit this link: https://americas.societegenerale.com/en/careers/get-know-diversity/

COMPENSATION:
Base salary range does not include overtime pay, bonus and/or other benefits, where applicable. Actual base salary offer will vary based on skills and experience. The role is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and includes a competitive benefits package including 401(k) plan with company match, medical/dental/vision, and other benefits for fertility, wellness, student loans and commuters.