GMI Support Specialist

GMI Support Specialist

Position - GMI Support Specialist concentrating on all aspects of the Exchange Traded Derivatives Business.

Develop plans and manage projects to improve GMI functionality and respond to the business issues as well as support the current daily process and the resulting output for operations, legal, accounting and customers. This is a very forward-thinking role with regards to existing support and streamlining new and existing processes as the industry and customers' demand.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architects, manages, monitors, supports and troubleshoots all systems related to clearing
• Works with the business to understand their requirements and help develop solutions
• Primary knowledge expert for GMI Application and the GMI Lifecycle
• Actively participate in GMI Team Meetings and Project/Business Meetings
• Evaluates application software and provides management with recommendations
• Creates and maintains written documentation and diagrams as required for supported systems
• Manages the change process for supported systems
• Installs application and system patches
• Provides support off-hours and remotely when needed
• Ensures security policy is followed and valid

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering or related field
• Strong communications and prioritization skills
• Familiarity with file structures of the GMI Application as well as the GMI Application Processing
• Experience in IT project planning, execution, co-ordination and documentation processes
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision while still being available to step in and support other team members and/or other departments when needed.

Preferred:

• Experience with DB2 and SQL
• Experience with the OS400 Operating System and iSeries Hardware
• 5 years experience supporting clearing systems of a major FCM
• Capability to document GMI processes and improve knowledge sharing within the GMI Team
• Broad-based knowledge of interaction of all asset classes on the GMI systems and core processes
• Highly knowledgeable of core GMI maintenance utilities, profiles, tables, & parameters used to customize the GMI Application and the resulting desired outputs

Targeted systems:

• iSeries
• GMI

Location: Chicago

The expected base salary ranges from $111k-$200k. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications and licenses obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

Mizuho has in place a hybrid working program, with varying opportunities for remote work depending on the nature of the role, needs of your department, as well as local laws and regulatory obligations. Roles in some of our departments have greater in-office requirements that will be communicated to you as part of the recruitment process.

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is the 15th largest bank in the world as measured by total assets of ~$2 trillion. Mizuho's 60,000 employees worldwide offer comprehensive financial services to clients in 35 countries and 800 offices throughout the Americas, EMEA and Asia. Mizuho Americas is a leading provider of corporate and investment banking services to clients in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Through its acquisition of Greenhill​, Mizuho provides M&A, restructuring and private capital advisory capabilities across Americas, Europe and Asia. Mizuho Americas employs approximately 3,500 professionals, and its capabilities span corporate and investment banking, capital markets, equity and fixed income sales & trading, derivatives, FX, custody and research.

Mizuho Americas offers a competitive total rewards package. We are an EEO/AA Employer - M/F/Disability/Veteran. We participate in the E-Verify program. We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to require pre- and post-hire drug testing as permitted by applicable law.