Entry-level IT job: hedge fund, NYC (0-3 years TOP) Got 0 to 3 years of desktop support and want to get into financial services at a hedge fund? This is the one. A top NYC hedge fund is hiring a Desktop Engineer. You’ll be on the front line keeping portfolio managers, traders and quants up and running. You’ll also be learning from a senior team that will actually invest in you.
What you’ll do:- Support Windows 10/11, Microsoft 365, Teams, Outlook and Excel add-ins, in person and remotely
- Run Active Directory: new hires, departures, permissions, password resets and MFABuild and support Bloomberg terminals and trading-floor systems
- Install developer and quant tools (VS Code, Visual Studio, SSMS) and approved AI apps
- Patch workstations with KACE and help senior staff with server patching
- Set up and troubleshoot VPN and RDP access
- Help with tape restores and file recoveries, including quarterly audit restores
- Deploy and retire workstations and handle desk moves, printers, phones and asset tracking
- Own the ticket queue: walk-ups, email, chat and calls
What you bring:- Less than 3 years of experience. That’s it, no more.
- Hands-on Active Directory and Windows/M365 support
- Some PowerShell, or a real desire to learn itComfort with patching tools (KACE, SCCM, Intune) and imaging
- A great personality: friendly, sharp, calm under pressure, and you actually like helping people
- Discretion. You’ll see sensitive data.
- Bloomberg, financial services or certifications are a bonus
- The must-haves:
- Local to NYC, 100% onsite. No remote, no hybrid.
- US Citizens onlyUS Educated is a must
- Occasional after-hours work for patching and restores
- Total comp: around $100KThis is a great first or second job for someone who wants a real career in finance technology.
- Know someone? Tag them. DM me or send your resume to ryan@lastellar.ai
