Senior Murex Front Office & Risk Support Engineer

Software Requirements Required Skills: Proficiency with Murex (version 3.1 or higher) focusing on Front Office and Risk modules Experience in analyzing issues related to P&L , market risk , credit risk , pricing , simulations , and market data Knowledge of GOM configurations and static data (e.g., instruments, reference data) Hands-on experience in troubleshooting and resolving system issues in a production environment Good understanding of cross-asset class configurations and risk management concepts Strong communication skills for engaging with business users, IT teams, and Murex vendors Preferred Skills: Familiarity with other risk management and trading systems Knowledge of automation tools or scripting (e.g., Python, VBA) is advantageous Overall Responsibilities Support daily operations of Murex Front Office and Risk modules, ensuring system stability Investigate and resolve issues related to P&L calculations, risk metrics, pricing models, and data discrepancies Collaborate with business stakeholders to address queries and resolve configuration or data issues Assist in managing GOM configurations, static data, and cross-asset class setup Participate in system upgrades, change management, and testing activities Document issues, solutions, process changes, and configuration details for team knowledge Monitor system performance, identify risks, and recommend improvements Maintain effective communication with stakeholders regarding incident status, risk issues, and ongoing support requirements Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in procedures and configurations Strategic objectives: Enhance system stability and accuracy of risk calculations Reduce incident resolution time and improve user satisfaction Support effective risk and trading operations aligned with compliance Performance outcomes: Minimal system downtime and accurate risk results Timely resolution of user queries and configuration issues Clear, comprehensive documentation supporting ongoing support and audits Technical Skills (By Category) Programming Languages (Essential): Basic scripting (e.g., VBA, Python) for automation and data analysis (preferred) Applications & Modules (Essential): Murex Front Office and Risk modules (version 3.1 or above) Experience in P&L analysis, risk metrics, and market data management Databases & Data Management (Essential): SQL for data retrieval, validation, and troubleshooting Configuration & Static Data (Essential): Managing GOM templates, instrument data, and reference data configurations Trade & Risk Management Concepts (Essential): Cross-asset class risk concepts, valuation techniques, and pricing methodologies Tools & Integration (Preferred): Familiarity with risk and trading system integrations Monitoring and troubleshooting tools specific to Murex environment Experience Requirements Minimum 5+ years supporting Murex Front Office and Risk modules from a production support perspective Hands-on experience resolving issues related to P&L, market risk, credit risk, and pricing Prior experience in a support organization within financial institutionstrading desks, risk teams, or similarpreferred Supporting support in 24x5 or 24x7 environments, handling urgent incident escalations Industry experience in banking, trading, or risk management sectors is advantageous Alternative experience pathways: Candidates with extensive support experience in related trading/risk systems demonstrating deep understanding of Murex modules may be considered Day-to-Day Activities Monitor daily Murex Front Office and Risk modules for issues or alerts Investigate and troubleshoot discrepancies in P&L, risk metrics, and data quality Collaborate with traders, risk managers, IT team, and vendors to resolve incidents and support requests Assist in static data management, GOM configurations, and risk setup for multiple asset classes Support system upgrades, configuration adjustments, and testing activities Document incidents, solutions, and best practices for team knowledge base Participate in change management, incident reviews, and process improvements Provide timely updates and communicate issues clearly to stakeholders Qualifications Bachelors degree in Finance, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field Strong understanding of risk management, trading workflows, and modelling Experience with GOM configuration and static data setup Good SQL and scripting skills for troubleshooting and data analysis Proven ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities Willingness to support shifts, including non-core hours, as needed Professional Competencies Critical thinking and strong problem-solving skills for complex issues Effective communication with technical teams, business users, and vendors Stakeholder management and customer service orientation Ability to work autonomously, prioritize tasks, and manage incidents efficiently Flexible and adaptable to changing business and technological needs Commitment to continuous learning and process enhancement