IT Engineer - Banking & Finance
Hamilton Barnes · hamilton-barnes.com
Cook CountyOn-siteEntry level2+ yrs
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The job in short
Onsite IT helpdesk support for trading users.
Banking
Details
- Found
- 9 d ago · posted 2026-10-17
- Location as listed
- Cook County, Illinois, United States
- Role
- IT Support / Helpdesk
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity?
Join a specialist provider of sophisticated point-to-point wireless networks supporting mission-critical trading operations across multiple financial markets, with a strong focus on quality, safety, and technical excellence.
The organization is currently on the lookout for an IT Support Analyst to join a globally recognized financial technology business's onsite helpdesk team, supporting a demanding, technically literate user base. The ideal candidate will bring responsiveness, professionalism, and strong attention to detail, working fully onsite Monday to Friday on a 12-month contract with a clear path to permanent for the right person.
Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity and apply today!
Responsibilities:
• Respond to and resolve technical support requests via phone, email, and in person
• Maintain and support desktop PCs, laptops, hardware, software, and operating systems (Windows 11 and MacOS)
• Document, track, and monitor issues through to resolution, keeping users informed throughout
• Troubleshoot basic network issues and escalate where required
• Support users in virtual desktop environments
• Identify recurring problems and contribute to process improvements
• Other duties as assigned, this is a roll-up-your-sleeves environment
Skills/Must Have:
• 2+ years of IT helpdesk experience, this is the baseline requirement
• Strong working knowledge of Windows 11, MacOS, and Microsoft Office applications
• Basic understanding of network principles and troubleshooting
• Excellent customer service skills, you're patient, professional, and clear under pressure
• Self-motivated, organized, and highly reliable, predictable availability is essential in this environment
• Strong written and spoken English communication skills
• A genuine interest in technology and a desire to keep developing
• Bachelor's degree preferred, strong candidates without a degree will be considered
• Experience with virtual desktop environments is a plus
Benefits:
• 12-month contract with conversion to permanent for the right person
• Fully onsite Monday to Friday
• Global financial technology business, a high-calibre environment that opens doors
• Contract to perm, 12 months to prove yourself with a clear path to a permanent seat
• Global financial technology firm, the name and the environment will strengthen your CV significantly
• Technically demanding user base, you'll be challenged and you'll develop fast
• High standards, high expectations, and a team that takes quality seriously
• A genuine stepping stone, the right starting point for an ambitious IT career
Salary:
• $33–$36 per hour depending on experience
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