Service Desk Engineer, Technology

A Career with point72’s Technology team

As Point72 reimagines the future of investing, our Technology team is constantly improving our company’s IT infrastructure, positioning us at the forefront of a rapidly evolving technology landscape. We’re a team of experts experimenting, discovering new ways to harness the power of open-source solutions, and embracing enterprise agile methodology. We encourage professional development to ensure you bring innovative ideas to our products while satisfying your own intellectual curiosity.

What you’ll do

• Provide high‑quality technical support via phone, chat, email, and self‑service channels while delivering white‑glove service to global employees.
• Diagnose and resolve incidents across end‑user technologies (Windows/Mac), Microsoft 365, collaboration tools, financial/trading apps, mobile devices, and enterprise applications.
• Troubleshoot identity, networking, and endpoint issues including Active Directory, VPN, device configuration, endpoint management, and mobile device management.
• Deliver first‑contact resolution whenever possible while logging, categorizing, prioritizing, and managing tickets in the ITSM platform according to SLAs.
• Escalate complex issues with clear technical documentation, diagnostic details, and handoff notes to downstream support teams.
• Create, improve, and maintain knowledge base content, capturing troubleshooting steps, solutions, and best practices.
• Participate in structured shift handovers and support follow‑the‑sun operational coverage.
• Identify opportunities for automation, self‑service enhancements, process improvements, and overall service optimization.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with users, manage expectations, provide timely updates, and maintain composure under pressure.
• Support operational excellence by contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and maintaining strong documentation discipline.

What’s REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of experience in Service Desk, Help Desk, Desktop Support, or Technical Support, including remote support in high‑volume environments.
• Strong knowledge of Windows, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, and core troubleshooting across networking, endpoints, and mobile devices.
• Experience supporting enterprise ITSM platforms (ServiceNow, Jira), ITIL‑aligned operations, and knowledge management practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to prioritize work, meet SLAs, and manage multiple incidents simultaneously.
• Professionalism, composure, and adaptability in fast‑paced environments with global user populations.
• Experience supporting financial services environments, including exposure to trading or market‑data platforms (e.g., Bloomberg).
• Flexibility to work in a 24×7 rotational shift model and willingness to operate in‑office five days per week.
• Strong analytical troubleshooting and root‑cause identification skills with high attention to detail and documentation quality.
• Relevant certifications such as HDI-SCA, CompTIA A+, ITIL Foundation (or willingness to obtain).
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards.

We take care of our people

We invest in our people, their careers, their health, and their well-being. When you work here, we provide:

• Health care benefits
• Maternity, Adoption & related leave policies
• Generous paternity and family care leave policies
• Employee Assistance Program & Mental wellness programs
• Transportation support
• Tuition assistance

About point72

Point72 is a leading global alternative investment firm led by Steven A. Cohen. Building on more than 30 years of investing experience, Point72 seeks to deliver superior returns for its investors through fundamental and systematic investing strategies across asset classes and geographies. We aim to attract and retain the industry’s brightest talent by cultivating an investor-led culture and committing to our people’s long-term growth. For more information, visit https://point72.com/.