About the Job
We are seeking an experienced professional to fill a senior software development role in capital markets technology. In this position, you will be responsible for advising on best practices and leading client-site implementations.
Responsibilities:
* Junior Position: Advise on Murex best practices in P&L processes, position management, accounting, hedge accounting, and financial reporting. Contribute to client-site MX.3 implementations by participating in workshops, preparing documentation, configuring client requirements, and performing quality assurance tests. Provide client support, manage open issues, and assist with upgrades. Communicate development needs to the Murex product development team. Deliver internal and external training.
* Senior Position: Provide guidance on Murex best practices in P&L processes, accounting, hedge accounting, position management, and financial reporting. Lead client-site implementations, including design, build, test, and deployment phases. Manage open issues and provide client support. Handle relationships with the product team and assist in building the product roadmap. Develop and maintain internal and external documentation and deliver training.
Requirements:
* Junior: 2-3 years of experience in capital markets technology. Strong understanding of accounting principles under IFRS or US GAAP. Knowledge of hedge accounting is a plus. Preferably, experience includes supporting trading, treasury, or accounting at banks or other financial institutions, or working with fintech vendors. Academic background in accounting, engineering, or a math-based discipline (math, operations research, statistics, etc.). Familiarity with Unix/Linux operating systems, SQL, and basic programming is a plus.
* Senior: More than 5 years of experience in capital markets technology. Proven client-facing experience in a support or project implementation role, preferably in trading or risk management solutions at financial institutions. Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a master's in financial engineering, Applied Finance/Statistics/Mathematics, or Computational Finance. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
Skills and Qualifications:
* Good knowledge of Murex Accounting and Back Office functions. Understanding of ledger, account balances, and settlement instructions. Familiarity with post-trade interactions between actors in capital markets and OSP (open settlement protocol).
* Familiarity with market data management, trade life cycle management, and implementation/upgrades. Experience with Oracle and/or Sybase SQL and Unix commands is a plus. Knowledge of Market Risk Management, including VaR, stress-tests, and back-testing.
Preferred Skills:
* Bachelor's degree in Finance, Mathematics, or equivalent. Experience in implementations, upgrades, test management, and teamwork. Strong analytical and decision-making skills.