Job Description:
Note: Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position
The Role
The Senior Systems Services and Support Analyst is a senior individual contributor on the L1 Trading Support team, responsible for providing high-touch, front-line technology support to trading users. This role is critical to ensuring the stability, availability, and performance of trading, portfolio management, research, and market data platforms in a fast-paced, production-sensitive environment.
This position operates during standard business hours with a rotating monthly weekend commitment focused on post-release validation, smoke testing, and ensuring systems are fully healthy for trading following new deployments.
Serve as the primary L1 support contact for traders and trading-related business users, responding to incidents with urgency, accuracy, and sound judgment.
Triage, diagnose, and resolve Tier I production issues across applications, desktops, infrastructure, cloud services, and market data platforms.
Manage, resolve, and document incidents and requests in the ITSM tool (ServiceNow), ensuring accurate classification, root cause identification, and timely escalation when required.
Communicate incident status clearly and effectively to business users and technology partners, adjusting detail and frequency based on business impact.
Follow established incident and crisis management procedures for high-impact trading issues, act as incident lead when appropriate.
Partner with application development, infrastructure, cloud, and vendor teams to restore service quickly and prevent recurrence.
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Perform weekend coverage activities (rotational base), including:
Post-release validation and smoke testing
Functional verification of trading workflows
System health checks following deployments
Ensuring trading platforms are ready and stable for the upcoming business week.
Support critical trading periods such as market open/close, special trading events, and system releases.
Contribute to production readiness activities for new applications, enhancements, and upgrades.
Identify recurring issues, operational gaps, and opportunities for automation or process improvement.
Create and maintain clear operational documentation and end-user guidance to support trading workflows.
Participate in Disaster Recovery planning, testing, and operational exercises.
The Expertise and Skills You Bring
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in Information Technology, Computer Science, Finance, or a related discipline.
3+ years of experience in a production support, systems support, or service desk role supporting mission-critical applications.
Strong understanding of investment and trading concepts, including Order and trade lifecycle, Portfolio management workflows, and Research and market data usage.
Experience supporting trading, portfolio management, or investment applications such as order entry, allocation, or decision-support tools.
Preferred familiarity with market data platforms (e.g., Bloomberg, FactSet).
Strong hands-on experience with Windows desktop environments, Microsoft 365, Virtual desktop and remote access technologies (e.g., Citrix)
Working knowledge of AWS-hosted applications and infrastructure; certification is a plus.
Experience supporting databases and writing SQL to assist with analysis and troubleshooting.
Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools such as Datadog.
Experience with workload automation or scheduling tools (e.g., Autosys, Control-M).
Working knowledge of ITIL and ITSM practices.
Strong troubleshooting, diagnostic, and triage skills with a focus on minimizing business impact.
Proven ability to operate calmly and effectively in high-pressure trading environments.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with sound judgment on escalation and stakeholder messaging.
Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate’s relevant experience, and other factors.
Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the position and eligibility requirements, the offer package may also include bonus or other variable compensation.
We offer a wide range of benefits to meet your evolving needs and help you live your best life at work and at home. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support, market-leading retirement, generous paid time off and parental leave, charitable giving employee match program, and educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career. Note, the application window closes when the position is filled or unposted.
Please be advised that Fidelity’s business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.
Most roles at Fidelity are Hybrid, requiring associates to work onsite every other week (all business days, M-F) in a Fidelity office. This does not apply to Remote or fully Onsite roles. Please consult with your recruiter for the specific expectations for this position.
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Benefits that balance life and work
From our fully paid parent leave to our on-site health and wellness centers, our benefits support the belief that more balance you have, the better you can achieve your goals.
Company overview
Company overview
At Fidelity, we are passionate about making our financial expertise broadly accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want. We are a privately held company that places a high degree of value in creating and nurturing a work environment that attracts the best talent and reflects our commitment to our associates. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workplace where we respect and value our associates for their unique perspectives and experience.
Reasonable accommodations
Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate a request for an accommodation contact the HR Accommodation Team by sending an email to accommodations@fmr.com, or by calling 800-835-5099, prompt 2, option 3.
Equal opportunity employer
Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that the most effective way to attract, develop, and retain a diverse workforce is to build an enduring culture of inclusion and belonging.
Hybrid work schedule
Fidelity’s hybrid working model blends the best of both onsite and offsite work experiences. Working onsite is important for our business strategy and our culture. We also value the benefits that working offsite offers associates. Most hybrid roles require associates to work onsite all business days of every other week in a Fidelity office.
Applicant screening
At Fidelity, we value honesty, integrity, and the safety of our associates and customers within a heavily regulated industry. Certain roles may require candidates to go through a preliminary credit check during the screening process. Candidates who are presented with a Fidelity offer will need to go through a background investigation and may be asked to provide additional documentation as requested. This investigation includes but is not limited to a criminal, civil litigations and regulatory review, employment, education, and credit review (role dependent). These investigations will account for 7 years or more of history, depending on the role. Where permitted by federal or state law, Fidelity will also conduct a pre-employment drug screen, which will review for the following substances: Amphetamines, THC (marijuana), cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine.