Murex Subject Matter Expert

London, England, United Kingdom

12/13/2024

Job Role: Murex Subject Matter Expert

Location: London (with adhoc travel)

Career Level: Level 8 (Associate Manager)

Salary: Competitive, plus benefits.

Company Background

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Accenture is a company that will allow you to learn, grow and advance in an innovative culture that flourishes with shared success, innovative ways of thinking and enables boundaryless opportunities that can drive your career in new and exciting ways.

About the Role: We are looking for a versatile and experienced Murex All-Rounder to join our team. This role requires a deep understanding of the Murex platform across functional and technical domains. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in various areas, including Front Office, Back Office, Risk, and Integration, combined with the ability to collaborate across business and IT teams to deliver comprehensive solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Platform Expertise:

Provide end-to-end support and enhancements for the Murex platform across Front Office, Back Office, and Risk modules.

Ensure smooth operation and integration of Murex with upstream and downstream systems.

Optimize system performance, monitor logs, and manage configurations across all areas of Murex.

Business Analysis:

Gather and document requirements from business stakeholders across trading, operations, and risk management.

Translate requirements into actionable specifications and ensure alignment with business needs.

Design and implement workflows to streamline processes across various functions.

Solution Design and Implementation:

Configure and customize the Murex platform to meet business and regulatory requirements.

Develop and support MxML workflows, data mapping, and interfaces for seamless integration.

Build and test pricing models, risk simulations, and reports to support trading and risk management.

Testing and Deployment:

Create and execute test plans, including unit, regression, and integration testing.

Support user acceptance testing (UAT) and ensure successful deployment of changes into production.

Document testing outcomes and resolve any identified issues promptly.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

Act as the bridge between business teams (trading, risk, operations) and technical teams (development, infrastructure).

Provide guidance, training, and technical expertise to end-users and junior team members.

Ensure effective communication with all stakeholders to manage expectations and timelines.

Required Skills and Experience:

Murex Expertise:

Strong hands-on experience across multiple Murex modules (e.g., Front Office, Risk, Back Office, Market Data, and Integration).

Proficiency in MxML, Datamart reporting is preferrable.

In-depth knowledge of trade life cycle management and financial instruments, including FX, Fixed Income, and Derivatives.

Technical Skills:

Proficiency in SQL, Unix/Linux, and scripting (e.g., Shell, Python).

Experience with integration technologies, API development, and troubleshooting performance issues.

Familiarity with cloud environments and DevOps practices is a plus.

Domain Knowledge:

Understanding of financial markets, trading workflows, and risk management principles.

Awareness of regulatory requirements and compliance frameworks.

Soft Skills:

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with attention to detail.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team in a fast-paced environment.

What’s in it for you

At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes up to 30 days’ vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice!

Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for.

Closing Date for Applications: 31/01/2025

Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.