Application Support Lead
StarComplianceFull Time
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in a related field and have experience supporting a varied and dynamic environment within a hedge fund or investment bank, with some product knowledge in asset classes such as Rates, FX, Credit, and Equity. They should have some experience with general SQL Server tasks and a good understanding of SQL, as well as good overall IT knowledge including .NET and/or Java technologies, and fault diagnosis and problem-solving skills.
The Application Support Engineer will be responsible for supporting systems and applications across front-to-back areas, including Trade Capture, Middle & Back Office operations, Static & Market data capture and distribution, Risk, and PnL. They will confidently deal with traders and middle office, perform training, user configuration and permissioning, act as a point of contact for user System & Application queries and issues, form a close working relationship with development teams to communicate user requirements and recommend changes, assist with testing new releases in a UAT capacity, manage some production releases, and potentially work staggered shifts and occasional weekend work.
Global investment management firm offering diversified strategies
AQR Capital Management provides investment management services with a focus on technology, data, and behavioral finance. The firm offers a variety of investment strategies that are based on a consistent set of principles, aiming to achieve long-term and repeatable results. AQR works primarily with institutional investors such as pension funds, insurance companies, and sovereign wealth funds, as well as financial advisors and their clients. Their investment approach combines both qualitative and quantitative methods to carefully design and test investment models. AQR differentiates itself by applying systematic and well-thought-out investment solutions that enhance portfolio construction, risk management, and trading. The company's goal is to deliver value through effective asset management while generating revenue from management and performance fees on the assets they oversee.