Trading Support Specialist ($30-40/hr)

Classification:  Systems Administrator 

Compensation:  $30.00 to $40.00 per hour 

Hi, 

My name is Jared Dickinson and I am a Senior Recruiter with Robert Half Technology here in San Francisco. Our client is a Financial firm and I am currently hiring for a Trading Support Specialist. In this role, you will be working in a fast pace, high pressure environment with cutting edge technology. 

The Trading System Associate is responsible for the day-to-day support of the firms core Trade Order Management System which includes responding to unexpected system outages/urgent needs during trading hours, and serving as a liaison to IS and technical service groups. Other major duties include data reporting and analysis projects, administrative support, and designing/testing of Business Continuity Plans (BCP). 

If you are interested in being considered, please reply to [Click Here to Email Your Resumé] with your most recent resume and the first available date you can work. Look forward to hearing from you!

Requirements Experience working in Financial environments is a must. Experience with broker/dealer trading systems and applications, as well as back-office operations preffered 
Strong systems, investigative and problem solving skills; Excellent analytical skills with the ability to identify issues and appropriate resolutions 
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects 
Excellent written and oral communications skills and ability to clearly define projects, objectives, goals, schedules and assignments 
Good organization skills with strong attention to detail 
Proficiency in MS Office especially with Excel 
Knowledge of VBA and other scripting languages 
Data analysis skills; SQL skills preferred 
High-level understanding of networking technology including Microsoft server environments 
Ability to work effectively with business personnel at all levels as well as with outside vendors and contractors 
Must exercise a reasonable amount of independent judgment under a minimum of supervision; proactive and takes initiative 
Require strong interpersonal and organizational skills, including the ability to meet deadlines. 
Self-motivated with strong work ethic, honesty and integrity 

If you are interested in being considered, please reply to [Click Here to Email Your Resumé] with your most recent resume and the first available date you can work. Look forward to hearing from you! 

With more than 100 locations in North America, Europe, Australia and Asia, Robert Half Technology is a leading provider of IT professionals on a project and full-time basis for initiatives ranging from Internet development and multiplatform systems integration to network security and technical support. A division of Robert Half International, we were ranked number one in our industry by Fortune magazine’s America’s Most Admired Companies, and included in BusinessWeek’s 50 Best Performing Companies. To learn more about this job opportunity, contact us today at 1.800.793.5533. Robert Half Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply for this job now or contact our branch office for additional information: