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Job Description
Application Support/Production Support Engineer
APosted byAshish MishraSr. Technical RecruiterFollowGreetings!
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented IT Administrator / Application Support Specialist specializing in the State Street ePAM platform. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the operational stability, support, and continuous enhancement of our core investment accounting system. You will act as a critical bridge between Finance, Investment Accounting, external vendors, and data teams to guarantee system reliability, seamless integrations, and strict data integrity.
Position:
Application Support SpecialistLocation:
RemoteDuration:
Long term contract
Client:
one of the largest insurance companiesApplication Support & Operations (L2/L3)1. Provide comprehensive L2/L3 technical and functional support for ePAM users, diagnosing and resolving complex system issues.2. Proactively monitor system performance, automated workflows, and overnight batch processes to ensure optimal uptime.3. Perform deep-dive root cause analysis on recurring incidents and implement long-term technical resolutions.
Investment Accounting & Financial Operations1. Serve as the primary technical support contact for the ePAM investment accounting platform.2. Assist business users in validating positions, holdings, transactions, and portfolio valuations.3. Provide dedicated, high-touch technical support during critical month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close cycles.
Integration & Data Management1. Maintain and troubleshoot inbound/outbound data interfaces, APIs, and ETL pipelines feeding into or out of ePAM.2. Identify, investigate, and resolve data discrepancies, reconciliation mismatches, and data quality issues.3. Partner closely with downstream ERP/EPM owners and centralized data teams to ensure seamless end-to-end data flow.
Vendor & Stakeholder Management1. Act as the primary technical liaison with State Street and other third-party software vendors.2. Manage, track, and escalate vendor support tickets, ensuring timely resolution in accordance with SLAs.3. Coordinate the evaluation, scheduling, and deployment of software releases, patches, and system enhancements.
Change Management, Controls & Compliance1. Plan, execute, and document comprehensive regression testing cycles for system upgrades.2. Create, update, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and technical system documentation.3. Ensure all system configurations and user access controls ad to internal security, audit, and regulatory compliance standards.
Qualifications & Experience
Required Experience
1. 10+ years of experience in IT application support, system administration, or a production support role.
2. Direct hands-on experience supporting State Street ePAM (or closely related institutional investment accounting platforms like Pam for Securities, Clearwater, or Princeton Financial Systems).
3. Strong domain knowledge of Investment Accounting, including financial instruments, valuations, and reconciliation processes.
Technical & Professional Skills
1.
Data Analysis:
Advanced troubleshooting and data querying skills (e.g., SQL, Excel, or data analytics tools) to investigate data flow issues.
2.
Problem Solving:
Proven ability to diagnose complex system-level bugs and batch processing failures under tight timelines.
3.
Communication:
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical issues into clear business terms for financial stakeholders.
4.
Collaboration:
Strong relationship management skills to effectively work with external vendor support teams and internal cross-functional departments.
Best Regards,
Ashish Mishra
Talent Acquisition
Iris Software
200 Metroplex Drive, Suite #300, Edison, NJ 08817
Mobile:
+1 732-853-5778
Mail:
mailto:ashish.mishrairissoftware
Job ID APPSUPPORT