ROLE: APPLICATION SUPPORT SPECIALIST (SQL)

SALARY: Willing to pay a little above market related salary for the right person

ROLE DESCRIPTION:


The in-house development team requires a strong Application support specialist (Min 4 years of experience) to work from their offices in Green Point. The resource will work on our existing Investment Administration Software Solutions


DUTIES AND DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· 1st and 2nd Line Support for applications (Data warehouse and Investment administration systems).

· 1st and 2nd line Support admin

· Understanding the data flow within the business as it relates to data being fed into and out of end-user systems.

· Daily monitoring of systems.

· Writing queries (SQL)

· Communicating with end users and other support teams within IT



ROLE QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

· University Degree will be beneficial

· Strong SQL skills, Database and database query skills in SQL Server.

· Good understanding and experience of investment management processes, systems and related instruments preferable.

· Understanding of key Back Office, Investment and Client Group systems.

· Understanding of investment terminology and related security information.

· Experience of large and varied data sets, from multiple data sources, in order to conduct analysis and streamline processes.

· Experience in querying data and establishing data anomalies.

· Experience in monitoring system availability and effectively communicating with relevant parties.

· Working knowledge of client reporting systems.

· Working knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint is advantageous. Personal Attribute

· Able to multi-task; work to tight deadlines and able to cope under pressure

· Attention to detail and high level of accuracy

· Strong problem solving ability/logical thinker

· Ability to see the bigger picture

· Self-confident and assertive

· Must be organised

· Ability to prioritize duties and responsibilities

· Strong personality, self-assured, assertive

· Good Interpersonal Skills

· Good Organisational Skills

· Good team player

· Keen learner