Murex is a global fintech leader in trading, risk management and processing solutions for capital markets.
Operating from our 19 offices, 3 400 Murexians from over 65 different nationalities ensure the development, implementation and support of our platform which is used by banks, asset managers, corporations and utilities, across the world.
Join Murex and work on the challenges of an industry at the forefront of innovation and thrive in a people-centric environment. You’ll be part of one global team where you can learn fast and stay true to yourself.
We are looking for a senior, technology‑oriented solution architect with deep expertise in the financial services industry for established financial institutions (banks, insurers, asset managers).
You will play a pivotal role in driving the adoption of Murex offerings across EMEA by engaging directly with IT architecture teams, understanding their enterprise environments, and shaping how our solutions integrate into their technological landscape.
This is a high-impact role that requires strong technical skills, business acumen, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to communicate complex concepts in a way that resonates with both technical and non-technical audiences.
What the job is about
- Partner closely with Sales to identify client needs, qualify opportunities, and articulate the value of Murex solutions.
- Engage directly with IT departments (CIO offices, enterprise architects, infrastructure teams, integration architects) to understand their environments, constraints, and long-term strategy.
- Design end‑to‑end solution architectures, including integration patterns, data flows, scalability models, and deployment options.
- Develop and deliver POCs, demos, and technical workshops to validate solution fit and support the customer’s decision-making process.
- Present and position Murex offerings in a way that resonates with IT stakeholders covering architectural integrity, TCO, modernization and transformation drivers, and operational impacts.
- Respond to RFPs/RFIs, ensuring high‑quality, accurate, and compelling technical content aligned with enterprise architecture standards.
- Build presales assets: architecture diagrams, solution playbooks, demo scripts, reusable RFP materials.
- Support deal handover to implementation teams to ensure smooth customer onboarding and project kickoff.
- Collaborate with Product and Engineering with actionable feedback from customers to align their roadmap with market expectations.
- Contribute to go‑to‑market initiatives, industry events, marketing content, and internal enablement.
- Stay current on industry trends such as AI, enterprise architecture practices, cloud adoption patterns, and competitor offerings relevant to large financial institutions.
Your profile
- Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- Significant presales / solution engineering experience (5+ years) in the financial services sector, working with large banks or established financial institutions.
- Demonstrated ability to engage and influence IT departments, enterprise architects, infrastructure leads, and technical decision-makers.
- Customer-oriented mindset, with strong problem solving and the ability to navigate heavily regulated enterprise environments.
- Solid understanding of capital markets technology landscapes: enterprise architecture principles, integration models (APIs, services, messaging, data flows), scalability and performance considerations, cloud and on-premise architectures, security and compliance, buy vs build paradigm, TCO considerations, etc.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and storytelling skills, capable of tailoring technical content to both expert and non-expert audiences.
- Hands-on experience with relevant technologies such as cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP), APIs, scripting (Python), POC (Java, webApp), LLMs, automation tools.
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What We Do
We are the long-term technology partner for the capital markets, working with financial institutions in over 60 countries to adapt and evolve their IT systems. In a changing financial world, our technology is designed to help our 57,000 daily users respond to the challenges they face today and build foundations for the future. MX.3 is our award-winning open platform that sits at the heart of our clients’ IT infrastructure. This agile foundation brings together a specialized set of business process to deliver regulatory and business ready solutions, across asset classes, business functions and sectors. The modular platform means clients can consolidate and grow their IT infrastructure step-by-step, at a lower cost and delivering immediate, tangible business value. • Consolidate inefficient legacy systems • Manage cost pressures and reduce TCO • Improve regulatory time-to-market and efficiency For over 30 years Murex has invested in developing the leading technology solution for capital markets participants, from banks and brokers to energy and commodities firms. Today we have over 2,500 employees in 19 countries who are committed to helping our customers, from disruptive market entrants to some of the most established global players, navigate the changing financial landscape. As the capital markets continue to evolve, we will keep investing to make sure that our clients, our company and our people can do the same. As you plot your course, we’ll be with you every step of the way.
