Junior Application Support Analyst – Investment Management – Charles River / Aladdin / SimCorp / Thinkfolio
My client, a leading London-based Asset Manager, is looking for a Junior Application Support Analyst to join their Technology & Change team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with around 3+ years of technology experience, ideally within the buy-side, to develop their skills in a fast-paced investment management environment.
As a Junior Application Support Analyst, you will be responsible for the day-to-day support and maintenance of a suite of business-critical applications spanning the front, middle, and back office. You will work closely with users across portfolio management, trading, compliance, and operations, helping to resolve issues, optimise workflows, and deliver technical solutions that drive business efficiency.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience supporting front-office investment systems such as Charles River, BlackRock Aladdin, SimCorp Dimension, Thinkfolio, or similar platforms. Strong communication skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical teams and business users are essential.
Key Requirements:
* Around 3 years’ experience in an application support or systems analyst role, ideally within asset management or financial services
* Exposure to front-office or investment management systems (Charles River, Aladdin, SimCorp, Thinkfolio, etc.)
* Good understanding of investment workflows and trade lifecycles
* Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Additional Information:
* Hybrid working: 3–4 days per week in the London office
* 1-in-5 on-call rota to support critical systems
Junior Application Support Analyst – Investment Management – Charles River / Aladdin / SimCorp / Thinkfolio