Global Service Desk Analyst

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services With our clients at the heart of everything we do our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey and we are now represented by over circa 13 000 employees across 112 offices worldwide Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion That s why at Apex Group we will do more than simply empower you We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience Take the lead and we ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold industry-changing realities For our business for clients and for you Key duties and responsibilities Serve as the single point of contact for end User ICT requests and support issues Respond to IT requests from all emails portal and telephone within the agreed targets Log and assign all IT requests and work requests accurately in the Apex IT ticketing system Perform troubleshooting and initial diagnostics of assigned IT tickets including remote connection to end user devices using remote access tools When required assign tickets to the relevant team member or external IT suppliers and liaise with the resolver until completion Communicate clearly to users in a timely and polite manner and keep the end user informed of the progress of IT requests at all appropriate times Follow standard operating procedures SOPs for incident management Manage creation modification and deletion of users account management FTP Active Directory file permissions and perform clean-up projects of user profiles files email accounts Supporting application such as Microsoft Lync Skype for Business conferencing tools such as GoToMeeting Microsoft Outlook and email archiving tools Highlight and report all major IT issues and risks to Service Manager in a timely manner Research test and implement new systems to improve efficiencies and satisfy user requests Provide basic PC installations and configuration tasks Provide on site support when required in Apex offices may require travel Other duties in support of the Service Desk as assigned by the Service Manager TLs Experience and skills 2-3 years experience in a computer related support or and IT operational environment A recognised third level qualification in a computer related discipline One or more recognised industry certification in PC Network and Server support Comptia A Server Network MCP in Windows 7 8 10 Good written and communication skills in English Experience with documentation and improving SOPs and other process documents Good customer focus and excellent time-keeping is a key requirement of the role Good interpersonal skills with a focus on listening and questioning skills Good problem-solving abilities and ability to work under own initiative Maintain adequate knowledge of operating systems and application software in use in Apex Familiarity with or a willingness to learn the fundamental principles of ITIL Service Management Experience with configuring and supporting any version of Windows Desktop 7 8 10 Experience in virtual desktop environment desirable particularly CITRIX XenDesktop XenApp Azure AWS Experience with configuring and supporting Microsoft Office 2013 2016 and or Office 365 Good Experience in active directory User Management Customer support experience in Global Service Desk on call Some basis experience with supporting physical networking is desirable but not essential Experience with Ticket Tool Fresh Service Service Now SNOW 24 7 Work Disclaimer Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners