Murex Front Office Consultant

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Murex Front Office SME to join our Capital Markets technology team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading the analysis, design, configuration, and support of our Murex platform, focusing on front-office modules. You will act as a key liaison between trading desk users, business analysts, and the technical development team to ensure that the Murex system effectively supports our trading, risk management, and pricing activities across various asset classes.

Responsibilities:

• Business Analysis and Requirements Gathering:
• Serve as the primary functional expert for the Murex Front Office modules, engaging directly with traders and other front-office stakeholders.
• Analyze business processes, gather requirements for new functionalities, and perform gap analysis to determine the optimal solution within the Murex platform.
• Translate business needs into clear functional specifications for the development and configuration teams.
• Murex Configuration and Implementation:
• Configure and test Murex to meet business requirements for front-office functions, including pricing, trade capture, and market data management.
• Build and maintain E-tradepad templates, pricing patterns, and booking workflows for various financial products.
• Develop and implement pre-trade rules and workflows to ensure compliance and automation.
• Production Support and Troubleshooting:
• Provide expert-level support to front-office users for any issues related to trading, pricing, or position mismatches.
• Analyze and resolve complex system issues, using tools like Simulation Viewer, e-Tradepad, and Datamart to investigate discrepancies.
• Ability to analyze pre-trade and amend or write new pre-trade rules
• Manage and prioritize production incidents, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
• Project and Change Management:
• Lead or participate in strategic projects related to Murex upgrades, new product launches, or regulatory initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive system integration, data migration, and testing efforts.
• Provide estimates and updates for the front-office delivery stream and contribute to project status reports.
• User Training and Documentation:
• Prepare and deliver training sessions and user guides to help front-office staff maximize their use of the Murex platform.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of system configurations, workflows, and functional specifications.

Profile

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in working with the Murex platform, with a strong focus on front-office implementation and support.
• Proven experience as a Murex Business Analyst or Consultant within the capital markets industry.
• Strong functional knowledge of at least two asset classes, such as Interest Rate Derivatives (IRD), FX Derivatives (FXD), Equities (EQ), or Commodities.
• Murex Modules Expertise:
• In-depth knowledge of Murex Front Office modules, including:
• E-tradepad
• Simulation Viewer
• Pre-Trade Workflow
• Market Data
• Datamart and reporting tools
• Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in SQL (Oracle/Sybase) for data analysis and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with financial concepts related to pricing, valuation, risk management, sensitivities (Greeks), and P&L.
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, VBA) and Unix commands is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage complex issues under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proactive, collaborative, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Experience with Murex's regulatory modules, such as FRTB, VaR (MRA/MRB), and xVA.
• Prior experience with Flex API or other integration capabilities within Murex.
• Familiarity with DevOps tools and CI/CD integration.