MAC (Moves-Adds-Changes) Engineer | Quantitative Analysis and Trading Leader
(Up to c. £140k Comp Package | On-Site Working)
Role Overview
We’re working with a global trading and investment firm known for its deeply technical environment, where the performance of every workstation and cable connection counts. As part of their continued growth, they’re hiring a Moves-Adds-Changes (MAC) Engineer to support desktop infrastructure in one of the most demanding environments in the industry. This hands-on role runs on the evening shift (3pm–12am) and sits within a broader IT Operations team - covering everything from desktop builds and asset management to user onboarding and relocation work. With limited weekend hours and plenty of room for progression across end-user and systems support, this is a great opportunity to deepen your infrastructure skillset in a high-stakes, low-latency environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out daily Moves, Adds, and Changes (MAC) activities across desktop hardware and trading floor infrastructure
- Lead end-to-end workstation setups, including PC imaging, hardware configuration, software provisioning, and user testing
- Support the relocation, decommissioning, and refresh of desktop technology in a fast-moving environment with no room for downtime
- Maintain and track IT assets using internal tooling - ensuring accuracy across procurement, stock levels, and deployment lifecycles
- Contribute to the onboarding of new users - delivering workstation setups, peripheral installs, and environment-specific configuration
- Assist in infrastructure extension projects, including structured cabling, workstation builds, and peripheral rollouts
- Collaborate closely with engineering and end-user teams to coordinate delivery of change activities without disrupting trading workflows
- Help test and roll out new desktop tools and configurations, feeding back on usability and deployment performance
- Ensure all changes are delivered with minimal disruption, using scripts and automation where appropriate
- Occasionally assist with physical tasks such as lifting, transporting, or installing equipment
What You’ll Bring..
- 2-4 years’ experience in a desktop support, infrastructure delivery, or IT operations role
- Proven ability to manage PC hardware, cabling, peripherals, and enterprise workstation rollouts
- Experience with asset tracking, user provisioning, and hands-on technology relocation across enterprise environments
- Confident working evening shifts (3pm-12am) with flexibility for occasional weekend work
- Highly organised with strong communication skills and the ability to coordinate change activities across teams
- Technically curious, with a genuine interest in infrastructure performance and operational reliability
Seniority level
Employment type
Job function
- Engineering, Information Technology, and Finance
Industries
- Capital Markets, Financial Services, and Investment Management
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