Apprentice, IT Operations

Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group Ltd. · Banking & Financial Services

Gurugram, Haryana, India
Hybrid
Posted today
IT & Infrastructure

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About the job

We are seeking a highly client-focused Apprentice, IT Operations to serve as the first point of contact for colleague support across technology, business applications, and day-to-day operational enablement. You will provide Level 1 support across end-user technology, productivity platforms, and business applications, delivering consistently high-quality, professional, and empathetic support experience.

You will operate in a modern, AI-enabled support environment, leveraging automation, self-service, and copilots to resolve issues efficiently, while exercising sound judgment when escalation is required. Success in this role is defined not only by issue resolution, but by clarity of communication, ownership through to closure, and the overall client experience.

What Will You Do:

You will collaborate closely with:

Service Desk & Infrastructure teams supporting core platforms, endpoints, and networks

Application owners and vendors supporting business and productivity applications

Information Security to ensure secure handling of accounts, devices, and data

HR and business stakeholders supporting onboarding/offboarding processes and ongoing user needs

Act as the first point of contact for incidents, requests, and questions across technology and business applications.

Engage users through multiple channels (ticketing system, chat, email, phone, collaboration tools) with professionalism, empathy, and clarity.

Translate technical and application-related issues into clear, plain-language explanations.

Operating systems, browsers, and productivity platforms (e.g., Microsoft 365, Teams, Exchange)

Business and productivity applications within defined Level 1 scope

Network access and basic connectivity (Wi-Fi, VPN, remote access)

Basic device and account support

Contribute to continuous improvement by:

Accurately categorizing and tagging tickets

Converting repeat issues into knowledge base articles

Providing feedback to improve AI accuracy and self-service effectiveness

Perform Level 1 identity and access tasks in line with policy:

Password resets, account unlocks, MFA setup and troubleshooting

Standard access requests using predefined roles and workflows

Support onboarding/offboarding processes to ensure colleagues have the right access at the right time.

Follow identity verification procedures rigorously.

Opportunities for automation, standardization, or experience improvement Support initiatives focused on raising service quality, improving first-contact resolution, and reducing repeat incidents.

What You Bring:

Basic Knowledge & Learning Foundation

Basic understanding of IT support or service desk concepts (academic, project, or internship experience acceptable)

Familiarity with:

Windows and/or macOS, browsers, and mobile devices

Cloud productivity tools such as Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace

Basic networking concepts (IP, Wi‑Fi, VPN – beginner level)

Interest in AI tools, automation, and modern IT systems

Core Competencies

Client‑First Mindset: You treat support as a service relationship, not just a ticket queue

Exceptional Communication: Clear, calm, and audience‑appropriate communication

Judgment & Ownership: Ability to resolve, escalate appropriately, and stay accountable

Curiosity & Learning: Willingness to document, share knowledge, and continuously improve

Security‑Conscious: Consistently follows security and data protection practices

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What We Offer

At Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group, we’re "invested in our greatest asset, you". Our shared goals reflect what matters most to our people:

Your community: we foster belonging through collaboration, inclusion and flexibility. Enjoy social events, volunteering and a strong commitment to corporate social responsibility. Our flexible work practices are designed to support work-life balance and provide employees with flexibility in where and how they work

Your growth: we prioritize your development with meaningful work, continuous learning budgets, paid study days and support for professional designations.

Recognizing you: your contributions are rewarded with competitive total compensation, retirement savings support, wellness credits, enhanced parental leave, and comprehensive health benefits.

For a closer look at how you can build your career with us, we invite you to explore cclgroup.com .

We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment and selection process. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. Please contact talentacquisition@cclgroup.com if you require accommodation.

AI may be used to support certain stages of our screening & recruitment process. These tools support, but do not replace, human judgment and decision-making.

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