Desktop IT Engineer / Field Services Technician

SS&C is a leading provider of mission-critical, AI-powered technology and services empowering financial services and healthcare organizations to work smarter, faster, and securely. Founded in 1986, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has offices worldwide. More than 23,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest companies to small and mid-market firms, rely on SS&C for expertise, scale, and technology.

Responsibilities

• Develop expertise beyond desktop support, with opportunities to support technology deployments, office buildouts, and contribute to user experience improvements.
• Provide hands-on support, advisory, training, incident management, and event support to improve IT service delivery and user experience.
• Engage in high-impact projects, including new technology rollouts and infrastructure enhancements.
• Work with colleagues to share knowledge, enhance operational efficiency, and support the professional onboarding of new employees.
• IT Support & Systems Management : Provide hands-on IT support for SS&C client offices while partnering with global engineering and service desk teams to improve resolution times and identify improvement opportunities.
• Support the implementation of security tools and best practices based on global standards.
• Support regional technology deployments and real-estate projects ensuring smooth implementation of new solutions .

Requirements

• Education & Experience : A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience ( 3-5 years in IT support ) in a corporate environment (ideally the Financial Industry).
• Strong knowledge of desktop systems, collaboration technologies, virtual environments, mobile devices, and enterprise IT tools (ServiceNow) to quickly resolve IT issues.
• Ability to proactively engage with SS&C Employees & Client organisations , providing training, advisory and leadership of initiatives that enhance their IT experience.
• Experienced in working across different time zones and with international teams to drive IT excellence.
• A problem-solving mindset , with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced setting whilst helping achieve global consistency .

Job Description Role

Desktop IT Engineer / Field Services Technician / Desktop Systems Technician Location: Tokyo, Japan Type: Fulltime II Permanent Job Description: SS&C is a global leader in investment and financial services software, delivering cutting-edge technology solutions to some of the world's largest financial institutions and healthcare organizations. Headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, we empower our clients with innovative, secure, and scalable IT solutions. Now, we're looking for Field Services Technician to join our organization. If you're a problem-solver with a passion for technology, client engagement, and continuous improvement, this role offers an exciting opportunity to grow and make an impact in a dynamic, global organization. Why You Will Love It Here!

Be a Key Player

As the primary on-site IT contact for SS&C clients, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring seamless IT operations and an exceptional user experience.

Client Engagement & Training

Deliver advisory, training, and real-time incident support to ensure a seamless IT experience for employees and clients.

Collaboration & Vendor Management

Work with global IT teams, vendors, and stakeholders to optimize the employee experience through improved IT service delivery.

Problem-Solving & Innovation

Proactively identify risks and resolve technical problems , escalating critical issues when necessary.

Flexibility

A willingness and ability to work on-site across different office locations. Fluent Japanese and business level English [speaking, reading and writing] Unless explicitly requested or approached by SS&C Technologies, Inc. or any of its affiliated companies, the company will not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. SS&C Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.