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Come join us in delivering better outcomes for our clients around the world! What is the Front Office Desktop Support team responsible for? The Front Office Desktop Support team provides technology and functional support to internal clients for issues including hardware, operating systems, desktop/web applications, mobility, conferencing, and printing. Our goal is to increase users' ability to self-service, automate contacts, enhance users' experience, and support users in adopting new technologies. We are the primary customer interface with technology and are responsible for supporting all customer-facing technologies.
What is the Senior IS Analyst - Technical Support responsible for? Provide desktop support for Franklin Templeton employees, including addressing their technical issues, requests, and support of the IT Infrastructure. Our primary goal is to provide quick and efficient resolutions while minimizing disruption to our customers.
Provide on-site technical support and customer service as well as remote user support; available to provide support outside business hours; may include occasional travel to other offices
Accountability for addressing technical issues in a timely manner and providing concise and timely updates
Address issues that arise within the local office and tickets for local and remote users routed from the service desk
Coordinate, set up, and support technologies used in Conference Rooms
Provide Audio Visual support for large internal and external meetings in the Office and external facilities
Train users on new technologies in the space
Provide support for trading and investment management technologies
Provide education on information technology issues/services to employees enterprise-wide
Develop, document, and implement standard operating procedures and customer service guidelines relating to remote and localized IT support
Support and maintain effective relationships with users in their assigned areas, especially regarding operating systems, applications, mobile devices, new technologies and communications infrastructure
Actively participate in team meetings
Order and maintain inventory of IT assets
Handle project work related to acquisitions and integration of companies
Coordinate and support office moves, and user restacks
Function as an active advocate for the customer within IT and with outside technical groups
Escalate issues to the appropriate teams and drive to closure
Manage the ticketing queues to ensure issues are prioritized and actioned
Provide backup assistance to peers when needed
Follow company guidelines, processes, and standards
Assist in creation of technical documentation and manuals regarding standard operating procedures and customer service guidelines relating to remote and localized IT support
Working knowledge of office automation products and computer peripherals, like printers and scanners
Ability to perform remote troubleshooting and provide clear instructions
Set up, maintain, and troubleshoot Microsoft Windows (Win 11 AND Office 2016) desktop, laptops, and notebook computers
Basic knowledge of ADS, DNS, and DHCP configuration
Handle asset and vendor management
Basic LAN (Network) troubleshooting knowledge
Outlook, MS Teams, and OneDrive configuration in end client
Identify and escalate situations requiring urgent attention, redirecting problems to appropriate resources.
What ideal qualifications, skills & experience would help someone to be successful? Bachelor's or higher degree in computer science or related field
Minimum of 5 years in a similar, fast- paced and dynamic environment in a desktop support role
Excellent skills and abilities in organization, planning, multi-tasking, and flexibility
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Ability to actively participate as part of a team as well as work independently
Strong service delivery and customer management skills for local and remote users
Proficient in supporting Windows 10, Windows 11, Office 365, iOS, and Mobile Technologies
Reliable transportation – mileage will be reimbursed when travel to a non-primary office is required ? Experience supporting multiple facets of the business in a corporate environment strongly preferred
Experience using ServiceNow Ticketing system
Domain understanding of the Financial Services, or other highly-regulated, industry