API Support Analyst I

Posted 6 Days Ago
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Chicago, IL, USA
In-Office
65K-75K Annually
Entry level
Financial Services
The Role
Provides Level 1 support for API clients through phone, chat, and support tickets. Guides users through basic API connections, answers integration and market data questions, directs clients to documentation, and escalates complex issues to specialized teams. The role requires clear communication, basic programming knowledge, problem-solving ability, accurate documentation, adherence to support workflows, and customer-service focus in a fast-paced financial technology environment.
Summary Generated by Built In

This is Hybrid role (4 days in office /1 day remote)

About your Team:

As a Level 1 API Support Analyst at Interactive Brokers (IBKR), you will be the first point of contact for clients seeking assistance with our API products. You will handle inquiries through multiple communication channels and guide clients of
varying technical backgrounds through basic API integration processes.

 What will be your responsibilities within IBKR: 

  • Respond to client inquiries via phone, chat, and support tickets in a timely and professional manner.
  • Address basic questions related to third-party integrations with IBKR API.
  • Guide clients through initial API connection processes.
  • Direct clients to relevant documentation and resources.
  • Triage market data inquiries and escalate as appropriate.
  • Route complex technical issues to specialized teams including API Integration, APIL2, AM-API, and FIXENG teams.
  • Document client interactions accurately in the support system.
  • Follow established support protocols and workflows.

 What required skill’s you need:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (preferred)
  • Basic understanding of programming concepts and what coding entails
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to communicate technical concepts to clients with varying levels of technical proficiency
  • Strong problem-solving abilities
  • Customer-service oriented mindset
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Desired Attributes

  • Interest in financial markets and trading systems.
  • Previous experience in a technical support role.
  • Knowledge of financial APIs or trading systems (a plus).
  • Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing technologies.

 To be successful in this position, you will have the following:

  • Self-motivated and able to handle tasks with minimal supervision.
  • Superb analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent collaboration and communication (Verbal and written) skills.
  • Outstanding organizational and time management skills.
Company Benefits & Perks
 
  • Competitive salary, annual performance-based bonus, and stock grant awards
  • 401(k) retirement plan with competitive company match
  • Excellent health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision benefits. 100% employer-paid medical premiums, with generous employer contributions to dental & vision plans as well.
  • Wellness screening and assessments, health coaches, and counseling services through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Generous paid parental leave (up to 16 weeks paid parental leave for eligible employees)
  • Company-paid basic life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), and short- and long-term disability coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, and Commuter FSAs)
  • Quarterly fitness stipend to offset costs associated with traditional gym and fitness memberships or fees
  • Education reimbursement and professional development opportunities
  • Legal services, telehealth access, and voluntary insurance options
  • Backup child and adult care support through Care.com
  • Daily lunch allowance and fully stocked kitchen with healthy breakfast and snack options

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Basic understanding of programming concepts and coding
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to explain technical concepts to clients with varying technical proficiency
  • Strong problem-solving abilities
  • Customer-service-oriented mindset
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Interest in financial markets and trading systems
  • Previous technical support experience
  • Knowledge of financial APIs or trading systems
  • Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing technologies
  • Self-motivation and ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Collaboration and communication skills
  • Organizational and time-management skills

Interactive Brokers Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Interactive Brokers and has not been reviewed or approved by Interactive Brokers.

  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, with company-covered premiums available in some plans, plus dental and vision. Wellness incentives and accessible care benefits contribute to the perceived value of the package.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives — Total compensation commonly includes discretionary bonuses and stock grants that enhance earnings. These elements are frequently cited as meaningful parts of overall pay.
  • Pay Growth & Progression — Annual pay increases are mentioned across multiple roles. This supports a perception of steady early-stage progression.

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The Company
HQ: Greenwich, CT
2,441 Employees

What We Do

Rated #1 Best Online Broker in 2022 for 5 consecutive years by Barron's. Interactive Brokers Group (Nasdaq: IBKR) and its predecessor companies have been building trading technology for over 44 years. Interactive Brokers Group’s consolidated equity capital exceeds $10 billion. Throughout its history, the company’s mission has remained unchanged: Create technology to provide liquidity on better terms. Compete on price, speed, size, diversity of global products and advanced trading tools. Interactive Brokers LLC is a member of NYSE, FINRA, SIPC. For more information, visit: ibkr.com

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