Murex Front Office Consultant
MIZUHO BANK, LTD.
[Job 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.
[Job Requirements]
Experience:
- 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.
Soft Skills: 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.
Preferred qualifications (nice-to-have)
- 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.