Job Description

At Nöord Technologies, we empower top-tier financial institutions with exceptional talent in banking and capital markets. For the needs of one of our prestigious clients, a major banking actor in Montreal currently experiencing strong growth, we are actively seeking an experienced Senior Equity & Derivatives Application Support Analyst . About the Role As a member of a high-impact Capital Markets support team, you will act as the primary liaison for business users—including Traders, Sales, and Operations—ensuring the seamless operation and availability of trading systems across the Americas . This position is strongly focused on functional, front-office application support rather than heavy software engineering . You will work closely and directly with traders to troubleshoot issues live on their trading screens, analyze order flows, and resolve operational bottlenecks in a fast-paced environment . Proven expertise in Equities and Derivatives is essential , and prior exposure to pre-trade workflows is considered a strong plus ( nice to have ). Key Responsibilities Serve as the dedicated front-line IT contact for New York-based and regional Trading, Sales, and Operations desks . Investigate and troubleshoot real-time behavior, execution queries, and trade flow discrepancies directly on trader screens . Take ownership of incident management: triage, perform root-cause analysis, and drive timely resolution within agreed SLAs while maintaining clear communication with Front-Office stakeholders . Handle day-to-day business requests, configuration updates, and front-to-back workflow validations . Proactively monitor system health and platform performance using established monitoring tooling to prevent business disruptions . Collaborate with global development and infrastructure teams to identify recurring issues and implement permanent platform enhancements . Coordinate handovers and maintain follow-the-sun alignment with international support peers in Europe and Asia Requirements Requirements & Candidate Profile Experience: Minimum 5+ years of application or functional support experience within Capital Markets or investment banking . Business Knowledge: Strong domain understanding of Equities (cash equities, indices) and Derivatives (options, futures, swaps) . Pre-Trade Advantage: Practical understanding of pre-trade processes (order routing, validation checks, credit/limit controls) is a strong asset ( nice to have ). Technical Proficiency: Practical ability to write SQL queries for data investigation, familiarity with Linux/Windows platforms, and experience with ticketing (e.g., Jira) and monitoring systems (e.g., Geneos, ELK) . Soft Skills: Outstanding communication skills with the composure and confidence required to engage directly with traders under active market conditions . Languages: Fluent English is mandatory for daily collaboration with US and global trading desks ; French is a valuable asset ( nice to have ) . Benefits Position Details & Conditions Location: Montreal, QC (Hybrid model). Work Calendar: Follows the United States (US / New York) market and holiday calendar . Contract Duration: 12-month contract initially (renewable, with potential transition to a permanent position). Start Date: ASAP . Work Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in Canada (valid Canadian work permit, permanent residency, or citizenship). Relocation: A comprehensive relocation package is available for eligible candidates moving to Montreal.