Murex System Analyst

We are seeking a highly skilled System Analyst with expertise in Murex, Fundamental Review of the Trading Book (FRTB), Market Risk, and Credit Risk. The candidate will be responsible for analyzing, designing, and implementing solutions to enhance risk management frameworks, regulatory compliance, and trading system functionality within Murex. The role requires strong domain knowledge, technical expertise, and the ability to work with business stakeholders to deliver effective solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a functional and technical expert in Murex Risk modules, including Market Risk and Credit Risk.
• Work closely with business users, risk managers, and IT teams to gather, analyze, and document requirements for risk-related enhancements and regulatory changes.
• Implement and configure Murex Risk, FRTB SA, and IMA methodologies to align with regulatory and business needs.
• Support the development and testing of VaR, Expected Shortfall, Sensitivities, PnL Explain, and Stress Testing models within Murex.
• Assist in the calibration and validation of risk models to ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory frameworks.
• Provide technical and functional support for risk reporting, limit monitoring, and scenario analysis tools in Murex.
• Collaborate with quants, traders, risk officers, and IT teams to optimize risk calculations and improve overall system performance.
• Ensure seamless integration of Murex with other risk management systems and data sources.
• Conduct UAT (User Acceptance Testing) and SIT (System Integration Testing) for Murex risk implementations and upgrades.
• Maintain system documentation and provide training to end-users as needed.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Strong experience in Murex Risk modules, including Market Risk and Credit Risk.
• Hands-on experience with FRTB (SA & IMA), VaR, PnL Explain, Sensitivities, and Stress Testing in Murex.
• Understanding of regulatory frameworks such as Basel III, FRTB, and IFRS 9.
• Solid knowledge of financial products across asset classes (Equities, Fixed Income, FX, Commodities, and Derivatives).
• Proficiency in SQL, Unix/Linux scripting, and Murex data models.
• Experience in troubleshooting and resolving issues related to Murex Risk calculations and reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively with business stakeholders and technical teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Murex implementation, upgrades, and risk engine optimization.
• Knowledge of data warehousing, Python, or other scripting languages for automation and data analysis.
• Prior experience in risk transformation projects or large-scale Murex implementations.
• Familiarity with cloud technologies and distributed computing in risk analytics.