Description WHO WE ARE City First Bank N.A. is a mission-driven Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) principally focused on a transformative impact in underserved, urban markets with the highest needs to dr…
Skills: Tier 1 and Tier 2 Support, Microsoft 365, SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business, Microsoft Teams
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Full-time
bachelor degree, professional certificate
Posted 30d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 technical support for user endpoints, internal systems, and banking applications. Manage the user identity lifecycle and maintain IT compliance within a highly regulated financial environment.
Requirements
Requires 3+ years of IT support experience and a BS in Computer Science or equivalent IT certifications. Advanced expertise in Microsoft 365 and Windows operating systems is essential.
Full job description
Description
WHO WE ARE
City First Bank N.A. is a mission-driven Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) principally focused on a transformative impact in underserved, urban markets with the highest needs to drive equitable economic development. Our credit activities are purely commercial and focused on the following segments: Multifamily Affordable Housing, Not-for-Profit Finance, and Small Business Finance. As a depository and commercial lending provider with over $1.3 billion in bank assets as of December 31, 2024, our unified organization has over 100 employees in Washington DC and Los Angeles/Inglewood, CA.
ROLE SUMMARY
The Service Desk Analyst provides Tier 1 and Tier 2 technical support for user endpoints, internal systems and a suite of banking applications. A blend of sharp technical diagnostic skills and superior customer service is required as you serve as the primary point of contact for IT incidents and service requests, providing troubleshooting, system access support, workstation configuration, and guidance on standard applications and banking systems. This role requires timely resolution or appropriate escalation of issues while maintaining accurate ticket documentation and adhering to security, compliance, and operational standards required in a highly regulated financial environment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Serve as the first point of contact for all IT incidents and service requests via phone, email, chat, and ticketing system.
Perform initial triage, troubleshooting, and resolution of user issues involving software, network connectivity, and banking applications.
Diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues and, if escalation is necessary, collaborate internally or with vendors, and follow-up to ensure problem resolution.
Install, configure, and troubleshoot hardware including desktops, laptops, printers, copiers, and peripherals such as webcams, scanners, check scanners and receipt printers/validators.
Document all work thoroughly in the ticketing system, ensuring SLAs are met, accurate categorization, prioritization, and resolution notes.
Provide guidance and training to employees on technology tools, best practices, and secure usage.
Work with vendors in support of external SaaS and outsourced systems used by the bank and resolving issues, assigning permissions, rights, access, security, and administration.
Create and maintain IT knowledge base articles, FAQs, and self-service resources.
Manage user identity lifecycle including onboarding, role changes, and offboarding.
Maintain compliance with IT policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines including FFIEC, GLBA, cybersecurity standards, and internal security policies.
Deliver professional, courteous, and clear communication to employees in all interactions.
Build strong working relationships with staff and internal teams to support business operations effectively.
Remain up-to-date with cybersecurity news and product knowledge around new functionality and releases on supported products; assist with implementing training as necessary.
May include additional responsibilities such as branch site visits, knowledgebase management, internal projects and all other duties as assigned.
Requirements
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Required Education/Experience:
3+ years of IT experience in a support role.
Experience supporting banks or financial institutions preferred.
BS in Computer Science or equivalent IT Certifications.
Previous Customer Service experience preferred.
Advanced knowledge and expertise with Microsoft365, SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business, Teams, VoIP
CERTIFICATIONS
None
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Required Knowledge & Skills:
Demonstrate a genuine interest in learning about new technologies with a passion for solving complex problems and growing your expertise
Advanced knowledge and expertise with Windows operating systems and Microsoft365, SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business, Teams.
Experience with Active Directory, Entra ID, basic networking concepts, and endpoint management tools.
Understanding of role-based permissions, Identity and Access management.
Time-management skills and the ability to establish reasonable and attainable deadlines for resolution.
Professional written and interpersonal skills are essential.
Preferred Knowledge & Skills:
Banking core systems such as FIS, Jack henry, Fiserv.
Microsoft365 services and Office application suite
Citrix XenDesktop VDI Environment
Financial Technology Solutions including Abrigo Sageworks, LaserPro, BAM+
Related keywords
Microsoft 365SharePoint OnlineOneDrive for BusinessTeamsVoIPActive DirectoryEntra IDWindowsFISJack HenryFiservCitrix XenDesktopVDIAbrigo SageworksLaserProBAM+
City First Bank is a CDFI and B Corp in DC & LA (NASDAQ: BYFC). Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender.
Industry
Banking
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
1947
Headquarters
Washington, DC
LinkedIn followers
6,250
Total funding
$4M
City First Bank is a commercial community development bank, the largest Black-led Minority Depository Institution, and a certified as B Corp with branches and headquarters in Los Angeles, CA and Washington, DC; channeling intentional capital to low- and moderate-income neighborhoods; investing in multifamily affordable housing, nonprofits and small business development.
We offer a unique platform for impact depositors and institutional investors to see value in strengthening LMI communities through the provision of capital.
Member FDIC
Equal Housing Lender
NASDAQ: BYFC
Offices: 1432 U Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009, US · 170 N Market St, Inglewood, California 90301, US · 4601 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 150, Los Angeles, California 90010, US · 4001 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, California 90037, US
CDFICommunity DevelopmentImpact InvestmentsSocial EnterpriseAffordable HousingSmall Businessand Not for ProfitsBankingCommunitiesFinancial Services
City First Bank is a CDFI and B Corp in DC & LA (NASDAQ: BYFC). Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender.
Industry
Banking
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
1947
Headquarters
Washington, DC
LinkedIn followers
6,250
Total funding
$4M
City First Bank is a commercial community development bank, the largest Black-led Minority Depository Institution, and a certified as B Corp with branches and headquarters in Los Angeles, CA and Washington, DC; channeling intentional capital to low- and moderate-income neighborhoods; investing in multifamily affordable housing, nonprofits and small business development.
We offer a unique platform for impact depositors and institutional investors to see value in strengthening LMI communities through the provision of capital.
Member FDIC
Equal Housing Lender
NASDAQ: BYFC
Offices: 1432 U Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009, US · 170 N Market St, Inglewood, California 90301, US · 4601 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 150, Los Angeles, California 90010, US · 4001 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, California 90037, US
CDFICommunity DevelopmentImpact InvestmentsSocial EnterpriseAffordable HousingSmall Businessand Not for ProfitsBankingCommunitiesFinancial Services