Technical Support Associate - Spanish or German speaker

Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: IBKR) is a global financial services company headquartered in Greenwich, CT, USA, with offices in over 15 countries. We have been at the forefront of financial innovation for over four decades, known for our cutting-edge technology and client commitment.

IBKR affiliates provide global electronic brokerage services around the clock on stocks, options, futures, currencies, bonds, and funds to clients in over 200 countries and territories. We serve individual investors and institutions, including financial advisors, hedge funds and introducing brokers. Our advanced technology, competitive pricing, and global market help our clients to make the most of their investments.

Barron's has recognized Interactive Brokers as the #1 online broker for six consecutive years. Join our dynamic, multi-national team and be a part of a company that simplifies and enhances financial opportunities using state-of-the-art technology.

Job Description & Responsibilities

TAC associates focus on ensuring a solid user experience through the responsive support of our trading software. As a technical assistance team member, you assist clients with inquiries about our software products. You serve as a liaison between internal teams and clients to ensure a prompt and effective resolution of bugs and issues. The ideal candidate will possess the networking and programming knowledge to troubleshoot issues related to our trading client programs. We need a TAC associate that will be probing and analytical, with the ability to recognize, test, and escalate new bugs within our software while assisting our clients with the following: 

• Technical and functional support for the Interactive Brokers Trader Workstation, including connectivity, network testing, Java configuration, security protocols by phone, chat and tickets
• Problem management with a focus on wide-scale technical issues
• Liaising between internal teams and clients to ensure a prompt and effective resolution of bugs and issues
• Managing escalations of technical issues to our development team
• Addressing client enquiries regarding IBKR’s two-factor secure login system

Requirements

• Two years of experience in Windows/Mac software and hardware support, connectivity and networking support, Java familiarity, and experience in managing a team an advantage
• Personality: Self-confident, open, extroverted, good communication skills, flexible and able to work independently in a team-oriented environment
• Languages: fluency in English and Spanish or German is a must. Any other European languages are an advantage.
• You will be part of a team that is building one of the world’s strongest brokerage brands and part of a global enterprise that employs technology in all aspects of its business to generate growth.

• Discretionary, performance based bonus
• Private health insurance, sport activity compensation
• Stock incentive plan
• Daily food allowance in the office
• Hybrid way of working (2 days home office/week)
• Great atmosphere with friendly and exceptional colleagues and frequent company outings.
  *The benefits package will be reviewed regularly and may be subject to change.