Murex Specialist (Market Risk)

Job DescriptionThe Murex Specialist is responsible for understanding the full lifecycle of a trade from Pricing to Settlement and the impact on Market Risk, Finance, Credit Risk and Collateral. Continuous development of Murex Platform is done by enhancing current functionality and building out for new business requirements. The role performs across the Markets, Banking and Treasury Business Units.Are you someone who can do the following: Analysis and solution developmentAnalyse existing processes and facilitate improvements with stakeholders.Work with traders and other stakeholders to gather and document requirementsConduct impact analysis, understand trader's pain points and propose solutionsCoordinate and participate in the test effort to ensure that the delivered solution meets agreed business requirements and functional/process specifications.Configure/Develop Solutions in the Murex Platform to meet business needsParticipate in analytical queries such as Risk, PnL and Pricing as well as technical queries linked to Workflows, Integrations and ReportingService ExcellenceCompile training material and provide end-user training to stakeholders where relevant.Collaborate with internal technical team/users in the resolution of critical production incidentsCollaborate with Murex Vendor on suitable short- and long-term solutions for incidents and new requirementsSuggest changes in executing work processes to better drive value and benefits for the business.Effective stakeholder relationship managementBuild and maintain professional working relationships with all stakeholders, displaying excellent abilities to initiate dialogue, listen, advise, influence and negotiate to achieve win-win outcomes.Initiate meetings with key stakeholders to track progress, manage expectations and ensure stakeholders’ requirements are deliveredBuild relationships despite arising conflicting views and seeks mutual gains when addressing conflictsAnticipates consequences and adapts problem solving based on continuous feedback Self-management and teamworkPlan and manage own workflow, anticipating obstacles, juggling priorities and following through on objectives within agreed time-frames and according to quality standardsStay relevant and up to date with legislations and new developmentTake ownership of personal career development, leveraging formal and informal opportunitiesAct in an ethical, transparent and morally defensible mannerAdapt communication styles to meet the needs of different audiencesContinually share, debate and communicate learning’s, also flag and debate issues constructively to ensure the best outcome for business stakeholders and altimately the bankContribute to a friendly, co-operative climate in working with others to achieve collective goals You will be an ideal candidate if you have the following:Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or related discipline is requiredACI Dealing Certificate advantageous Strong functional knowledge of:The Capital Markets Products and Business environmentTrade life cycle and financial markets asset classes like Derivatives, Interest Rate, Money Market, Fixed Income;Agile Scrum project execution processMurex system modules - Front Office Configuration / Modules, Sensitivity, Risk issues, P&L Analysis, Pre-Trade Rule and Pricing Template setupExperience:At least 3 years of experience in implementing and supporting Financial Markets systems and their interfaces between systemsExperience in Murex and/or MX TEST#Post#RMB#LI-ZM1 Important Closing Date NoteTake note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.12/11/26All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.