Application Support Engineer

Posted 8 Days Ago
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2 Locations
In-Office or Remote
Senior level
Financial Services
The Role
Provide L1/L2 application support for Korean REPO and Bond trading platforms, act as primary liaison with vendors, manage incidents and change control per ITIL, log and prioritize tickets, monitor platform coverage, and ensure regulatory and operational compliance while supporting the Seoul end-user team.
Summary Generated by Built In
Market Operations at BGC Partners (Australia) Pty Ltd is a global team, offering L1 and L2 application support for various trading platforms and systems. We are looking for a talented individual to fill the critical role of Application Support Engineer, based in our Seoul office. This position is integral to our APAC eOps team, with a primary focus on supporting our Korean REPO and Bond platforms, which are vital to BGC's business in Korea. The successful candidate will serve as the primary internal liaison, bridging the gap between the application vendor and the local Seoul support team. Responsibilities
  • Act as the primary internal point of contact with the application vendor for Korean REPO and Bond platforms.
  • Maintain a strong working relationship with the vendor's support team, ensuring timely issue resolution.
  • Participate in vendor review calls and follow up on agreed actions.
  • Provide L2 escalation support to the Seoul end-user support team, ensuring seamless issue management.
  • Enforce and adhere to BGC's change control framework for platform changes and upgrades.
  • Log, prioritize, and manage support tickets for the Korean platforms, ensuring timely resolution.
  • Own incidents from triage to post-incident review, following ITIL-based incident management.
  • Proactively monitor and identify gaps in coverage for Korean REPO and Bond platform components.
  • Develop and maintain deep knowledge of Korean REPO and Bond market conventions and trade lifecycles.
  • Identify and escalate operational risks, ensuring compliance with regulatory and reporting requirements.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in application support, preferably in financial services or fintech.
  • Proven ability to manage vendor relationships and provide effective support.
  • Experience with ITIL or equivalent incident/change management frameworks.
  • Excellent communication skills, with fluency in both Korean and English.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities, with a proactive approach.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a global, diverse team.
  • Understanding of trading platforms, middle-office systems, and market data is an advantage.
  • Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and processes.
  • A commitment to maintaining high standards and ensuring smooth operations.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field
  • 5+ years of experience in application support
  • Experience in financial services or fintech
  • Proven ability to manage vendor relationships
  • Experience with ITIL or equivalent incident/change management frameworks
  • Fluency in Korean and English
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a global, diverse team
  • Understanding of trading platforms, middle-office systems, and market data
  • Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and processes
  • Commitment to maintaining high standards and ensuring smooth operations
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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
1,857 Employees
Year Founded: 1945

What We Do

Cantor Fitzgerald is a leading global financial services firm, serving clients from over 30 offices around the world. Founded in 1945 as a securities brokerage and investment bank, the firm pioneered computer-based bond trading, built one of the broadest distribution networks in the industry and became the market’s premier dealer of government securities. Today, Cantor Fitzgerald is known for its strength across a diverse array of businesses, including equity and fixed income capital markets, investment banking, commercial real estate finance and services, prime brokerage, asset management and wealth management, and e-commerce and online ventures. In all its businesses, the firm is an acknowledged leader in developing advanced technologies to expand market access, and help clients achieve their most important financial and strategic objectives. This commitment to client-centered innovation has led to enduring relationships with many of the world’s most demanding institutional investors and corporations. For more information please visit www.cantor.com.

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