The Maples Group is a standard bearer in financial and legal services, trusted by many of the worlds largest hedge fund managers, private equity firms and international corporations. Our distinction flows from our carefully curated team: 2,500 professionals characterised by tenacity, ethics and exacting excellence. Operating in key financial centres across the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, our international presence offers a unique springboard for career development and cross-cultural immersion. Our side-by-side financial and legal services are similarly ripe for interdisciplinary learning and growth. The Maples Group looks to add a Leeds based Application Analyst to our team and invites eager and qualified candidates to apply. We are committed to diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity as we attract, retain and develop world-class talent. Who We Seek Our merit-based culture suits professionals in pursuit of boundless careers and lives. Beyond their acumen, team members are collaborative and conscientious, bringing a healthy sense of drive and purpose to each interaction and to all aspects of their work. About the Role The Application Analyst will work as a key member of the team responsible for configuration and integration of software products adopted by the company, while developing their own skills for further advancement. The person performing the role will configure, test and document modules conforming to analysis and design specification in accordance with company policies and procedures. This role has a specialisation in Contract Express and would suit someone with proven practical experience of Contract Express. Primary responsibilities include: • Identify opportunities to use, develop, and apply Contract Express for delivering legal services • Automate Contract Express templates regularly as part of broader solutions • Administer Contract Express templates - incl. configuring permissions, workflows, and profiles • Troubleshooting, supporting, or training others on templates • Collaborate with your team to define and estimate tasks to satisfy the businesss requirements • Manage vendor relationship relating to product and problem management • Research and present to the team on new product features, latest / emerging technology and identify opportunities for business application • Investigate and provide solutions to errors reported with existing systems • Travel as necessary to work with globally distributed teams • Monitor system performance and to proactively identify and resolve risks and issues What You Bring In addition to indisputably high ethical standards and autonomy, the ideal candidate possesses the following: • Bachelors Degree or equivalent, preferable in a STEM discipline plus minimum of 5 years of experience working in a technical role • Proven experience of Contract Express document automation • Knowledge of Thomson Reuters HighQ platform, incl. integrations with third-party systems • Experience of working with Cloud based and on premise third party products • Experience of development and/or specification of system integrations • Skills in technical and business stakeholder engagement, explaining complex topics in a way that can be easily understood Preferred experience: • Experience of the Legal or Professional Services domain • Experience of implementing or management of Contract Express or a similar document drafting automation system • Experience of implementing or maintaining compliance based systems (e.g. Intapp Walls) • Understanding of data protection regulation and experience of effective management of sensitive information • Experience in iManage or other document management systems • Experience and InterAction CRM and Matters Management Modules BENEFITS & REWARDS The most enduring professional relationships are reciprocal relationships. The Maples Group prioritises employee health and wellbeing. Depending on your location, we offer a range of benefits, including: • Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental and optical) • Competitive vacation packages • Educational assistance and professional development programmes • Savings or pension plan • Life insurance • Travel insurance • Global mental wellness programme • Sports clubs and social events