Company Overview

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.

Role Overview

As a Platform Engineer – Support, you will provide first-level response within Interactive Brokers (IBKR) on any information technology-related issues concerning the Microsoft Windows platform. You will assist business and development end-users via telephone, email, and a centralised ticketing system to resolve or escalate IT issues.

This position requires strong technical knowledge and polished communication skills. Key competencies include intermediate knowledge of Windows and networking technologies, combined with a strong motivation to develop your skills further. You must demonstrate patience with those who are less technically proficient and be able to function effectively in a fast-paced business environment with a high sense of urgency.

Additional requirements for this role include dependability and a willingness to go above and beyond the call of duty in assisting end-users and following technical issues through to resolution.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide technical assistance and support for reported issues related to computer systems, software, and hardware promptly to meet departmental SLAs.
• Use all available means to assist users, including telephone, email, in-person support, and remote support tools.
• Resolve issues related to desktops, laptops, virtual machines, smartphones, scanners, printers, and other peripherals used by employees.
• Install operating systems, applications, hardware drivers, and customise system settings in accordance with departmental standards.
• Analyse problems using troubleshooting skills and diagnostic tools to identify the root cause and implement permanent solutions to prevent recurrence.
• Document issue resolutions in the departmental knowledge base for future reference and contribute to the creation of self-help articles for employee access.
• Provide timely updates on all activity for assigned incidents, including user contact attempts and resolution details, within the incident management system. Escalate incidents to other support teams where necessary.
• Participate in departmental or firmwide projects as instructed by the IT Department management.
• Contribute to departmental productivity and development objectives by participating in training programmes and team meetings.
• Interface with employees, supervisors, directors, and C-level executives, employing a high degree of tact and diplomacy to promote a positive image of the department. Resolve problem situations in a professional manner.
• Maintain excellent verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical colleagues at all levels of the organisation.
• Participate in the assigned schedule to ensure coverage.