IT Support Analyst Financial Services & Third-Party Liaison Focus
Salary: 35000 - 45000 per annum Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract until end of January 2026 potential to extend Location: Central Birmingham (Office-Based) Hours: Monday to Friday 9.00am 5.30pm
Benefits Include:
Prime city centre office location
Private medical insurance and life assurance
Retail and gym discounts plus interest-free season ticket loans
Cycle to work scheme and paid charity days
Social events including company sports teams and lunchtime gaming
The Opportunity Were recruiting for an experienced IT Support Analyst to join a financial services business in Birmingham. This is a hands-on role in a dynamic fast-paced environment requiring not only strong technical knowledge but also the ability to confidently liaise with third-party vendors and service providers manage external escalations and support regulated financial systems.
The Role You will be the first point of contact for IT support issues providing in-person and remote assistance across the business. You will manage incidents through to resolution escalating when needed and maintaining excellent service delivery throughout. A key part of this role is managing third-party relationships and liaising with external vendors to ensure service continuity and problem resolution.
Key Responsibilities
Providing onsite and remote IT support for staff (hardware software network and mobile devices)
Managing IT incidents and service requests via Jira or similar helpdesk tools
Liaising directly with third-party vendors and managed service providers to resolve escalated issues
Supporting business-critical and financial sector applications
Delivering new starter inductions and access set-up (JML process)
Assisting with desk moves equipment rollouts and hardware asset management
Creating and maintaining internal documentation and knowledge articles
Ensuring compliance with IT security standards and data protection policies
Requirements
Proven experience in a similar IT support role within a regulated or financial services environment (preferred)
Demonstrated experience liaising with third-party vendors and external providers
Strong knowledge of Windows 10/11 Office 365 Active Directory and basic networking (TCP/IP DNS VPN)
Familiarity with remote support tools and ticketing systems (e.g. Jira ServiceNow)
Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users
Confident in handling high-pressure situations and resolving escalated technical issues
Certifications such as ITIL CompTIA A or Microsoft (desirable)
Job Ref: EN883
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