Financial Services Help Desk Escalation Checklist
Ensure swift and compliant resolutions! This Financial Services Help Desk Escalation Checklist guides your support team through critical incident handling, regulatory adherence, and clear communication, minimizing risk and maximizing client satisfaction.
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Initial Ticket Assessment
Verify ticket details, severity, and impact. Confirm initial troubleshooting steps have been attempted.
Ticket ID
Severity Level
Impact Area
User Description of Issue
Date Reported
Time Reported
Escalation Trigger Identification
Determine if escalation criteria are met (e.g., time elapsed, severity, technical complexity, user impact).
Time Elapsed (in hours)
Severity Level
Technical Complexity
Number of Users Impacted
Describe User Impact
Workaround Implemented?
Date of First Report
Tier 2/3 Support Contact Information
Locate and confirm contact details for appropriate Tier 2 or Tier 3 support specialists.
Tier 2 Support Group
Tier 3 Support Group
Primary Contact Name (Tier 2)
Primary Contact Email (Tier 2)
Primary Contact Phone Number (Tier 2)
Secondary Contact Name (Tier 2)
Secondary Contact Email (Tier 2)
Escalation Information Gathering
Collect all relevant ticket information, error messages, logs, and troubleshooting steps for the escalated support team.
Detailed Description of Issue
Steps Already Taken
Error Logs
Screenshots
System/Application Version
Error Code (if applicable)
Affected System/Application
Escalation Notification & Documentation
Document the escalation reason, details, and assigned specialist in the ticket. Send appropriate notifications.
Escalation Reason
Summary of Issue and Troubleshooting Steps
Assigned Tier Level
Assigned Specialist Name
Escalation Timestamp
Escalation Initiator Signature
Knowledge Transfer & Context
Clearly communicate the issue's history and troubleshooting steps to the escalated support team.
Detailed Description of the Issue
Troubleshooting Steps Already Performed
Relevant Error Logs
Affected Systems/Applications
User Impact Statement (Business Impact)
Initial Severity Assessment (as per ticket)
Escalation Tracking & Follow-up
Monitor the escalated ticket's progress and follow up with the escalated team to ensure timely resolution.
Escalation Date/Time
Escalated To (Team/Individual)
Time Elapsed Since Escalation (Hours)
Expected Resolution Date
Escalation Status
Notes on Escalation Progress & Communication
Resolution Verification & Ticket Closure
Verify resolution with the user and ensure the issue is fully resolved before closing the ticket.
Resolution Confirmed by User?
User Feedback/Comments
Resolution Time (minutes)
Resolution Date
Resolution Time
Root Cause Identified?
Root Cause Summary (if known)
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