Join a dynamic team at the pulse of global markets, where we deliver innovative software and service solutions for essential financial reporting and capital markets transactions. At DFIN, we are a values-driven organization that empowers you to build a fulfilling career while bringing your authentic self to work every day. Our “Win as One” mentality ensures that our team’s success is directly linked to Client, Shareholder and Employee Satisfaction. Recognized as one of AMERICA'S MOST LOVED WORKPLACES® for five consecutive years and a Built In Best Places to Work for six years, we are committed to our employees’ total well-being. Enjoy competitive compensation, a flexible workplace, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. Bring your passion and talents to DFIN – because being YOU thrives here. <div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Summary:</H2> </div><div>We are seeking a Zendesk Solutions Analyst with strong business analysis skills to represent the Professional Services (PS) organization and drive how Zendesk supports PS intake and delivery workflows. This role serves as the primary Zendesk subject-matter expert for Professional Services, partnering with platform owners, IT, and business stakeholders. Zendesk is the core focus of this role. Exposure to adjacent systems (Salesforce, Certinia) is a plus but not required and can be learned on the job. The ideal candidate brings hands-on Zendesk configuration experience and the ability to translate business needs into scalable, well-governed solutions that align with enterprise standards.</div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Responsibilities:</H2> </div><div>Zendesk Configuration & Optimization · Serve as the Zendesk lead for Professional Services use cases · Configure and enhance workflows, including forms, fields, triggers, automations, SLAs, and reporting · Design solutions that support PS intake, triage, and delivery processes · Partner with platform owners to test and deploy changes in alignment with governance standards · Contribute to integrations using Zendesk APIs and apps as needed Business Analysis & Process Design · Act as the primary business analyst for Professional Services Zendesk use cases · Gather and document requirements; translate them into clear system designs · Develop a strong understanding of PS workflows (intake → triage → execution) · Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, data quality, and user experience Governance, Change & Security · Follow established systems governance, version control, and release management practices · Support change management activities, including impact analysis, testing, documentation, and user readiness · Ensure Zendesk changes adhere to security best practices, role-based access controls, and compliance standards · Maintain clear documentation for configurations, workflows, and process guidelines Collaboration & Enablement · Partner cross-functionally with IT and platform owners · Serve as a trusted advisor to Professional Services stakeholders · Help ensure Zendesk changes are aligned with broader enterprise architecture and roadmap</div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Qualifications:</H2> </div><div>Required · Strong hands-on experience with Zendesk administration and configuration · Experience building workflows using triggers, automations, forms, and reporting · Proven ability to gather requirements and translate business needs into system solutions · Experience supporting intake-driven or case management workflows · Understanding of change management and system governance practices · Strong communication and documentation skills Preferred Certifications · Zendesk Support Administrator certification and/or Zendesk Support Developer certification Nice to Have (Professional Experience) · Experience integrating Zendesk with Salesforce and/or Certinia · Familiarity with Professional Services or PSA tools · Experience working within shared platform ownership models What Success Looks Like · Zendesk effectively supports Professional Services workflows and intake · PS requirements are clearly translated into scalable, maintainable solutions · Stakeholders trust both the system and the process · Changes are delivered in a controlled, well-governed way · Continuous improvements drive better user experience and data quality</div></div></div>It is the policy of Donnelley Financial Solutions to select, place, and manage all its employees without discrimination based on race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, actual or perceived disability, veteran status, actual or perceived sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected status. 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Zendesk Solutions Analyst (US) @ DonnelleyFinancial

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