AVP - Application Support Analyst (Lease Support)

Sumitomo Mitsui Finance Dublin Limited (SMFD) is seeking an AVP - Application Support Analyst to join their EMEA Application Management team, focusing on Lease Finance. This is a unique opportunity for you to play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless operation of critical business applications that underpin the Lending business. You will be part of a close-knit, supportive team and engaging directly with product owners and business users.

Sumitomo Mitsui Finance Dublin Limited (SMFD) is a wholly owned subsidiary of SMBC and is growing rapidly as a Centre of Excellence for the bank's universal banking business across EMEA. It provides a range of technology and operational support services, aligned to SMBC's growth, innovation, and transformation strategies.

APPLICATION SUPPORT ANALYST (LEASE FINANCE)

Salary: Competitive and based on experience
Location: Dublin

The organisation offers a highly professional environment where your technical expertise and interpersonal skills will be valued, and where you can make a tangible impact on daily operations. With exposure to industry-leading platforms such as Alfa v6, LEAF, and bespoke data warehouse solutions, this position provides an excellent platform for career growth within financial services technology. Flexible working opportunities and ongoing training are available to help you develop your skills further.

What you'll do:
As an Application Support Analyst, you will play a vital role in maintaining the reliability of key business applications used by the Lending division. Your day will begin with comprehensive system checks to guarantee that all platforms are ready for use by business teams. Throughout the day, you will respond promptly to incidents reported via ServiceNow, ensuring swift resolution while keeping stakeholders informed at every step. You will work hand-in-hand with colleagues across locations to foster a collaborative approach to problem-solving. Your responsibilities extend beyond troubleshooting; you will also participate in change management processes, liaise with vendors for software updates or escalations, contribute to testing new enhancements, and keep meticulous records of all activities. By following ITIL-aligned procedures and leveraging tools like Jira for sprint planning, you will help drive operational excellence while supporting ongoing improvements across the Lease Finance technology landscape.

What you bring:

Your background may include formal education in IT, Business Information Systems or Finance; however, what matters most is your ability to apply analytical thinking when evaluating complex technical issues. You are comfortable navigating both vendor-supplied platforms like Alfa v6/LEAF and internally developed solutions powered by SQL. Your familiarity with ITIL frameworks ensures you follow best practices when handling incidents or changes. You thrive on building strong relationships or liaising professionally with third-party vendors during release cycles. Your attention to detail shines through during morning system checks or when documenting actions taken throughout the day. Above all else, your commitment to delivering dependable support helps ensure that business users can rely on their technology every single day.

This role is based in Dublin - with a relocation allowance of an additional month's salary on offer for candidates that are open to relocating for this opportunity.

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