Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.
Job DescriptionTo design, code, test, debug, and maintain programs in development environments. Apply agreed standards and tools, to achieve a well-engineers result. Work within a strict framework of programming standards under supervision of senior technical resources.
Murex is a global fintech leader in trading, risk management and processing solutions for Capital Markets. Standard Bank has partnered with Murex in delivering this solution across its Capital Markets franchise to make it our strategic Markets Platform application of choice.
The purpose of the job is to perform the role of a Risk Business Support and Development Engineer for the Murex Risk BSD team, servicing the Market Risk and Collateral businesses’ regulatory & risk management requirements.
- Provide technical delivery, support, and advisory aligned to business stakeholder demand and Murex programme initiatives
- Apply expertise across asset classes and the full end-to-end solution lifecycle (scope, analyse, plan, design, develop, test, operate)
- Own hands-on delivery while developing standards and best practices for the Murex Risk platform
- Ensure optimal technical performance and platform stability
- Upskill and coach team members to strengthen overall Murex expertise
- Operate as a generalist within the Murex Centre of Excellence, supporting a broad range of initiatives
- Build, demonstrate, and apply strong service assurance management practices (business, audit, delivery, etc.) over time
The opportunity allows you the chance to work on solutions that impact our clients directly, shape the industry, allows you to thrive in a people-centric environment and most importantly contribute towards driving growth in Africa.
QualificationsDegree: Information Technology (required)
Additional InformationExperience Required: Software Engineering
5-7 years: Broad experience in translating business and functional requirements into technical specifications and developing the programming code to create the solutions.
8-10 years: Proven experience in modern engineering practices i.e. dev ops, agile etc., Proven experience across multiple, broad IT Engineering disciplines, with demonstrated specialisation in at least one. Experience within the required scope of expertise.
Behavioural Competencies:
- Adopting Practical Approaches
- Articulating Information
- Developing Expertise
- Interpreting Data
- Producing Output
Technical Competencies:
- Agile Engineering
- API Engineering
- Automation
- Cloud Computing
- Continuous Delivery (CD)
Skills Required
- Degree in Information Technology
- 5-7 years software engineering experience (translating business requirements into technical solutions)
- Experience with Murex platform (Risk/Market Risk/Collateral) or equivalent capital markets systems
- Proven experience in modern engineering practices (DevOps, Agile) and CI/CD
- API engineering experience
- Automation experience (testing/deployment/operational automation)
- Cloud computing experience
- Knowledge of market risk, collateral processes, and regulatory risk management requirements
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What We Do
As a brand with a legacy of 161 years in Africa, we have a deep understanding and belief in the boundless opportunities that this continent presents. Our vision extends beyond mere geography; it encompasses a profound recognition of the potential for growth that resonates within our people, customers, entrepreneurs, and all who share our unwavering commitment and passion for investing in Africa. With a presence in 20 countries across sub-Saharan Africa, we have cultivated a diverse community of the most skilled, innovative, and creative minds in the industry. Our purpose is to drive Africa's growth, acting as a catalyst for inclusive and sustainable economic development in the regions we serve. We strive to improve the lives of our fellow Africans by conducting business in an ethical and responsible manner. As a trusted partner, we consistently set higher standards and aspire to become better with each endeavour. We are more than just a banking institution; we are a driving force behind Africa's growth. Join us on this transformative journey. Together, we have the collective power to propel Africa into the future, making tangible progress for all who proudly call Africa home.
