Location : London
Key Responsibilities:
Murex Configuration and Support:
- Configure and maintain Murex for front office functionalities.
- Implement and support changes related to trade execution, pricing, and risk management requirements.
- Ensure the system is optimized for performance and stability.
- Participate in production support rotation for second and third line support providing functional and technical expertise to the support team, picking up incidents during or outside of business hours.
Regulatory Compliance:
- Support the implementation of regulatory changes affecting front office operations.
- Ensure all configurations and processes comply with financial regulatory standards.
- Collaborate with compliance teams to address regulatory requirements.
Business Analysis:
- Refine business requirements from front office stakeholders.
- Translate business requirements into functional specifications for Murex.
- Conduct gap analysis and feasibility studies for new initiatives.
Testing and Validation:
- Develop and execute test plans to ensure changes meet business requirements.
- Perform system testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
- Identify and resolve defects during the testing phase.
Stakeholder Management:
- Work closely with front office, IT teams, and external vendors.
- Provide training and support to end-users.
- Manage communication and expectations with stakeholders.
Continuous Improvement:
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and optimization.
- Stay updated with the latest developments in Murex and front office operations.
- Propose and implement innovative solutions to enhance system capabilities.
Required Skills and Experience:
Technical Expertise:
- Murex System Knowledge:
- Deep understanding of the Murex platform, with a focus on its architecture and front office modules.
- Extensive experience in configuring and customizing Murex for front office functionalities.
- Proficiency in Murex MxML workflows, data mapping, and scripting to automate processes and integrations.
- Experience with analysis of discrepancies in positions using tools like Livebook, simulation, and warehouse data.
- Experience with enhancing the Murex platform with the following capabilities:
oCurve Configuration: Configure pricing curves and hedge curves.
oPre-Trade Workflows: Design and optimize workflows before trade execution.
oDatamart Reporting: Utilize datamart for accurate reporting.
oSimulation Views: Create and analyse simulation views.
oPricing Templates: Develop and maintain pricing templates.
oGenerators / Indexes / Archiving Groups: Manage these critical components.
oEOD (End-of-Day) / GOM (Global Operations Manager): Basic knowledge of these processes.