SUMMARY
Production Support Specialist
POSITION INFO : Purpose of the Role
The Production Support Specialist is responsible for providing first-line technical support across multiple internal systems and platforms. This role ensures that users—including staff, brokers, institutional clients, administrators, and end-clients—receive timely and accurate support according to agreed service levels. Working within the Product Department and closely with cross-functional teams, this position plays a critical role in maintaining smooth operations and supporting system functionality.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide first-line technical support to users with system queries.
- Manage and prioritize queries based on severity and business impact.
- Monitor alerts and notifications to ensure systems remain fully operational.
- Administer and maintain user credentials and permissions across systems.
- Understand system functions, including onboarding, login, account management, banking, trading, market data, compliance, reporting, and APIs.
- Manage and update system configurations such as instrument management, routing, mappings, pricing feeds, and FIX integrations.
- Conduct checks following outages or system restarts.
- Perform data management functions and assist with testing new features or updates.
- Collaborate with internal teams to investigate issues and support reconciliations.
- Cross-train and share knowledge within the support team.
- Complete ad hoc tasks as required.
Qualifications
Grade 12 / Matric (or equivalent).1–3 years’ experience in a technical support role.Strong knowledge of client onboarding, banking, and trading / securities processes.Experience with SQL and APIs.Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.Customer service experience.Previous exposure to trading system applications (advantageous).Preferred Skills / Experience
Experience within global financial markets.Strong problem-solving and investigative skills.Excellent verbal and written communication in English.Ability to coach, mentor, and upskill team members.Strong interpersonal skills, service-oriented attitude, and collaborative approach.Critical thinking and proactive problem-solving.Analytical mindset with attention to detail and accuracy.Results-driven and financially astute.Working Conditions
Hybrid work environment (combination of office-based and remote work).Fast-paced, deadline-driven setting with frequent collaboration across departments.Occasional system checks or updates may be required outside standard working hours.#J-18808-Ljbffr