Ninety One is an independent, active global asset manager dedicated to delivering compelling outcomes for its clients, managing R2.83 trillion in assets (as at 31.03.23).
Established in South Africa in 1991, as Investec Asset Management, the firm started offering domestic investments in an emerging market. In 2020, almost three decades of organic growth later, the firm demerged from Investec Group and became Ninety One. Today the firm offers distinctive active strategies across equities, fixed income, multi-asset and alternatives to institutions, advisors and individual investors around the world.
About the team:
The User Technology team consists of 14 members supporting 1200+ staff across various offices globally. This team provides a high level of personable onsite and remote technical service to the entire firm working closely with the various IT teams and external vendors to ensure a stable, efficient, and positive user experience to our end users.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, hardworking, and driven individual to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset, capable of taking initiative and finding innovative solutions. Customer service orientation is paramount, and we are looking for someone who is constantly seeking ways to improve our service to the firm.
In this role you will:
- Provide second and third-line technical support to multiple teams across different locations, specializing in application software and hardware troubleshooting.
- Support regional and global workforce both on-site and remotely by utilizing diagnostic tools, extensive troubleshooting, and targeted questioning to effectively identify and resolve technical issues.
- Field a high volume of end user calls received through various channels (email, Teams, walk-up, phone), ensuring accurate and consistent logging and updating of all incidents and requests.
- Deliver clear communication and instruction to users, guiding them through IT-related problems and solutions.
- Resolve incidents within Operations Level Agreement (OLA) and Service Level Agreement (SLA) timeframes.
- Maintain the technical knowledge base by creating, editing, and publishing articles to confluence for future use.
- Escalate unresolved issues to appropriate internal teams while taking ownership of tickets and driving them to resolution.
- Keep incidents, service requests and problems up to date with all relevant information on an ongoing basis.
- Continuously and consistently update users with status information regarding their tickets, ensuring effective follow-up.
- Conduct post-resolution follow-ups with users to ensure their IT systems are fully functional, meets their needs, and efficiently manage multiple open issues simultaneously.
- Liaise with external data providers and vendors to ensure resolution of incidents and problems.
- Manage IT supplies, including headsets, monitors, desktops, laptops, and mobile devices, while maintaining and updated asset register.
- Cultivate positive customer support experience and build strong relationships with stakeholders throughout the organisation.
- Provide after-hours and on-call support on a rotational basis, ensuring consistent availability for urgent technical assistance.
- Adhere to support standards, policies, and procedures.
- Share knowledge, ideas, and best practices with other team members.
- Maintain and protect confidentiality with regards to all aspects of caller information.
- Educate and encourage users to utilize self-service and automation tools for efficient issue resolution.
- Install, configure, test, and roll out of PCs, laptops, tablets, mobile phones, and printers.
- Process a practical mindset while following established processes and procedures.
- Ensure end to end fulfilment of processes related to new starters, leavers, and transfers, including IT orientation on their first day
- A minimum of 3-5 years of experience working in IT support.
- A relevant degree specialising in IT is highly desirable.
- Hold certifications or relevant experience in A+, N+ and areas such as Microsoft Office 365, Windows10/11, Azure, Intune, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Teams.
- Proficiency with Mimecast, anti-virus software, Citrix, Microsoft Office 365, MDM technologies like Microsoft Intune and cloud technologies such as OneDrive for Business.
- Proficiency in installation of market applications such as Bloomberg, FactSet and ThinkFolio.
- Strong background in scripting, including experience with automation of tasks using PowerShell or SCCM.
- Proficiency in patch and vulnerability management solutions advantageous.
- Proficiency in Service Now or similar ITSM toolset.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within a team and possess a tech-enabled mindset.
- The ability to build and maintain meaningful relationships.
- The ability to approach and own and continuously looks for opportunities to develop.
- Ability to recognise and embrace change.
- Ability to analyse, interpret and assimilate information.
