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Application Support Engineer roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, making it a reliable path for Australian professionals targeting U.S. tech support and systems engineering positions.
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Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of approximately 219,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.
Job Overview
Citi is looking for an experienced Application Support Senior Analyst to join its Production Support team within Services Markets Banking Functions, delivering critical production support across Foreign Exchange (FX) trading applications that power global markets operations. In this role, you will serve as a subject matter expert ensuring the stability, performance, and continuous improvement of mission-critical FX trading platforms used by traders and business stakeholders across the firm. Your technical expertise and analytical judgment will directly shape the reliability of systems that sit at the core of Citi's markets technology infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Manage and monitor FX trading applications across their full production lifecycle, ensuring stability, functionality, and adherence to service level expectations within the Securities, Markets & Banking Functions Production Support team.
- Conduct start-of-day checks, same-day risk reconciliations, and regional system handovers to maintain uninterrupted trading operations.
- Assess the risk and business impact of production incidents, escalating issues promptly to technology and business management teams in line with service level agreements.
- Partner with development and production support teams to prioritize bug fixes, manage application releases, and perform post-implementation analysis.
- Identify vulnerabilities, security risks, and environmental implications of technology changes, communicating impact clearly to relevant stakeholders.
- Define scope and objectives for complex application enhancements, and maintain contingency planning to ensure continued system availability for end users.
- Act as a liaison between traders, internal technology teams, and third-party vendors, translating technical issues into clear, actionable communication for non-technical audiences.
- Mentor and coach junior analysts, contributing to team capability and the continuous improvement of support processes, tooling, and documentation.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- 5–7 years of hands-on experience in application support or production analyst roles within a financial services or trading technology environment.
- Proficiency in Unix/Linux system administration, including navigation, scripting, and troubleshooting in production environments.
- Working knowledge of SQL and Oracle databases, with the ability to query, diagnose, and resolve data-related production issues.
- Demonstrated ability to configure, install, and maintain business-critical applications, with a willingness to learn additional programming languages as needed.
- Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical issues in plain language to traders and non-technical business stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, triage complex incidents, and deliver timely resolutions under pressure.
Beneficial Skills & Qualifications
- Familiarity with ServiceNow or equivalent IT service management and problem management platforms.
- Exposure to FX or capital markets trading systems and an understanding of trade lifecycle workflows.
- Experience using issue tracking tools and contributing to formal incident and problem management processes.
Competencies
- Excellent verbal and written English.
- Ability to collaborate effectively in a large global team.
- Ability to take ownership and proactively follow up on issues.
- Ability to work well under pressure, to agreed and often challenging deadlines.
- Strong organization skills.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience.
- FRM/CFA or other Financial mathematics degree or certification is an advantage.
What We Offer
Joining Citi's Production Support team within Securities, Markets & Banking Functions means working at the center of global markets, where your contributions have direct, measurable impact on FX trading operations. You will collaborate with experienced technologists across a globally connected function and have the opportunity to grow your career within one of the world's leading financial institutions.
- A hybrid working model offering 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely, providing structure alongside flexibility.
- A centrally located position at 388 Greenwich Street, New York — Citi's flagship trading headquarters — placing you at the heart of global markets activity.
- Ownership of meaningful, business-critical work with direct visibility across the Securities, Markets & Banking Functions technology organization and senior trading stakeholders.
- Opportunities to lead stability, efficiency, and effectiveness initiatives, building influence across technology and business teams.
- Access to learning and development resources to deepen technical expertise and progress your career within a global technology organization.
- Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including financial wellbeing and family support programs.
Apply today to bring your production support expertise to Citi's Securities, Markets & Banking Functions team and help keep global FX trading systems running at their best.
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Job Family Group:
Technology
Job Family:
Applications Support
Time Type:
Full time
Primary Location:
New York New York United States
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$109,120.00 - $163,680.00
In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.
Most Relevant Skills
Please see the requirements listed above.
Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
Anticipated Posting Close Date:
Jul 28, 2026
Automated Processing and AI
We use automated processing, including artificial intelligence, for our legitimate business interests (or our reasonable and appropriate business purposes) to identify and align the candidate's skills and abilities with a specific job opening. Additionally, if you so choose, or consent, we can match your skills and abilities to other suitable roles at Citi.
Importantly, all our hiring processes and decisions, including determining your suitability for a role, are conducted, checked, and decided by individuals. Our automated processing and AI do not involve relying on automatic or autonomous decision-making. Please refer to any Jurisdictional Considerations, with specific provisions for your country (where relevant) for further details.
Illinois residents – AI Notice and Right
Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Discover your future at Citi
Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of approximately 219,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.
Job Overview
Citi is looking for an experienced Application Support Senior Analyst to join its Production Support team within Services Markets Banking Functions, delivering critical production support across Foreign Exchange (FX) trading applications that power global markets operations. In this role, you will serve as a subject matter expert ensuring the stability, performance, and continuous improvement of mission-critical FX trading platforms used by traders and business stakeholders across the firm. Your technical expertise and analytical judgment will directly shape the reliability of systems that sit at the core of Citi's markets technology infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Manage and monitor FX trading applications across their full production lifecycle, ensuring stability, functionality, and adherence to service level expectations within the Securities, Markets & Banking Functions Production Support team.
- Conduct start-of-day checks, same-day risk reconciliations, and regional system handovers to maintain uninterrupted trading operations.
- Assess the risk and business impact of production incidents, escalating issues promptly to technology and business management teams in line with service level agreements.
- Partner with development and production support teams to prioritize bug fixes, manage application releases, and perform post-implementation analysis.
- Identify vulnerabilities, security risks, and environmental implications of technology changes, communicating impact clearly to relevant stakeholders.
- Define scope and objectives for complex application enhancements, and maintain contingency planning to ensure continued system availability for end users.
- Act as a liaison between traders, internal technology teams, and third-party vendors, translating technical issues into clear, actionable communication for non-technical audiences.
- Mentor and coach junior analysts, contributing to team capability and the continuous improvement of support processes, tooling, and documentation.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- 5–7 years of hands-on experience in application support or production analyst roles within a financial services or trading technology environment.
- Proficiency in Unix/Linux system administration, including navigation, scripting, and troubleshooting in production environments.
- Working knowledge of SQL and Oracle databases, with the ability to query, diagnose, and resolve data-related production issues.
- Demonstrated ability to configure, install, and maintain business-critical applications, with a willingness to learn additional programming languages as needed.
- Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical issues in plain language to traders and non-technical business stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, triage complex incidents, and deliver timely resolutions under pressure.
Beneficial Skills & Qualifications
- Familiarity with ServiceNow or equivalent IT service management and problem management platforms.
- Exposure to FX or capital markets trading systems and an understanding of trade lifecycle workflows.
- Experience using issue tracking tools and contributing to formal incident and problem management processes.
Competencies
- Excellent verbal and written English.
- Ability to collaborate effectively in a large global team.
- Ability to take ownership and proactively follow up on issues.
- Ability to work well under pressure, to agreed and often challenging deadlines.
- Strong organization skills.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience.
- FRM/CFA or other Financial mathematics degree or certification is an advantage.
What We Offer
Joining Citi's Production Support team within Securities, Markets & Banking Functions means working at the center of global markets, where your contributions have direct, measurable impact on FX trading operations. You will collaborate with experienced technologists across a globally connected function and have the opportunity to grow your career within one of the world's leading financial institutions.
- A hybrid working model offering 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely, providing structure alongside flexibility.
- A centrally located position at 388 Greenwich Street, New York — Citi's flagship trading headquarters — placing you at the heart of global markets activity.
- Ownership of meaningful, business-critical work with direct visibility across the Securities, Markets & Banking Functions technology organization and senior trading stakeholders.
- Opportunities to lead stability, efficiency, and effectiveness initiatives, building influence across technology and business teams.
- Access to learning and development resources to deepen technical expertise and progress your career within a global technology organization.
- Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including financial wellbeing and family support programs.
Apply today to bring your production support expertise to Citi's Securities, Markets & Banking Functions team and help keep global FX trading systems running at their best.
LI-MB1
Job Family Group:
Technology
Job Family:
Applications Support
Time Type:
Full time
Primary Location:
New York New York United States
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$109,120.00 - $163,680.00
In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.
Most Relevant Skills
Please see the requirements listed above.
Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
Anticipated Posting Close Date:
Jul 28, 2026
Automated Processing and AI
We use automated processing, including artificial intelligence, for our legitimate business interests (or our reasonable and appropriate business purposes) to identify and align the candidate's skills and abilities with a specific job opening. Additionally, if you so choose, or consent, we can match your skills and abilities to other suitable roles at Citi.
Importantly, all our hiring processes and decisions, including determining your suitability for a role, are conducted, checked, and decided by individuals. Our automated processing and AI do not involve relying on automatic or autonomous decision-making. Please refer to any Jurisdictional Considerations, with specific provisions for your country (where relevant) for further details.
Illinois residents – AI Notice and Right
Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as an Application Support Engineer
Verify your degree maps to the role
A bachelor's in computer science, information systems, or software engineering supports an Application Support Engineer E-3 visa petition. A general business or unrelated degree can trigger an LCA challenge, so confirm the match before applying.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search the DOL's Labor Condition Application disclosure data to identify companies that have certified LCAs for application support or systems engineer roles. Prior LCA activity signals a functioning sponsorship process, not just a willingness to consider it.
Frame your CV around specialty occupation evidence
U.S. hiring managers often don't know what 'specialty occupation' means under E-3 rules. Structure your CV to show that your role requires a specific degree, not just general IT experience, which helps your employer's counsel justify the LCA filing.
Negotiate who covers the LCA filing cost
The DOL prohibits employers from passing LCA fees to you, but attorneys' fees for the broader visa process are negotiable. Clarify in writing which costs the employer covers before you sign an offer letter referencing E-3 sponsorship.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for end-to-end support
Once you have an offer, Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service handles your LCA, DS-160, and consulate preparation from start to finish. This is especially useful when your employer's HR team has no prior E-3 experience and needs a guided process.
Prepare for consulate questions about support scope
Consular officers sometimes question whether an application support role meets specialty occupation standards. Bring documentation showing your role requires degree-level technical knowledge, such as your job description, offer letter, and any relevant system certifications.
E-3 Visa Application Support Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Application Support Engineer jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. You can filter for Application Support Engineer roles where employers have demonstrated E-3 or H-1B visa sponsorship history, so you're not cold-applying to companies that have never navigated the process. That filtering saves significant time compared to searching general job platforms and manually vetting each employer's immigration track record.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does an Application Support Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for E-3 purposes?
Yes, provided the role genuinely requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific technical field such as computer science, information systems, or software engineering. Roles that accept any degree, or where degree requirements are listed as preferred rather than required, can face scrutiny at the LCA stage or during the consulate interview. The job description your employer files must reflect a real degree requirement tied to the work performed.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Application Support Engineers?
For Australian citizens, the E-3 is significantly more practical. The H-1B has an annual cap of 85,000 slots and a lottery that most applicants don't win in a given year. The E-3 has a 10,500 annual allocation that has never been exhausted, so there's no lottery and no waiting for a registration cycle. Both require LCA filing and specialty occupation eligibility, so the qualification standards are similar. The difference is timing and certainty.
Can I transfer my E-3 status if I change roles within the same company or move to a new employer?
A role change within the same company requires a new LCA if the job title, duties, wage level, or worksite changes materially. Moving to a new employer always requires a new E-3 petition and a new LCA certified by DOL. Unlike H-1B portability rules, E-3 holders don't have an automatic grace period to begin work for a new employer while the new petition is pending, so timing the transition carefully matters.