Murex Front Office Consultant - Structured Products

Analysis & Documentation of user requirements and transpose into Functional Specifications

Act as key liaison with Global Markets teams (business and their supporting functions), IT teams as well as with the vendors

Participate actively in discussions with business, understand their needs and transform them into change or project initiatives

Define the systems and data requirements and validate the systems design and processes from functional and technical aspects

Develop and refine the various business/functional/testing requirements in support of the project and systems involved, working alongside the vendor if needed

Configuration of the solution as per requirements

Act as the subject matter expert for Murex suite of tools used within Front Office and ensuring that all functionality of the product are installed and leveraged to its best capability within the group

Creation of test plan, test cases, execution of system testing

Contribute to the User Training activities, through one-to-one discussion, preparation of user training guides & presentations

Follow up with vendor support as and when necessary to resolve bugs/issues

Ensure technical and functional hand over of the project and changes to the relevant teams

Assist in developing business and operational processes and to participate in developing system training artefacts when required

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

The candidate should possess either a postgraduate degree or qualification in Information Systems / Engineering / Business Administration.

The candidate should carry a minimum relevant work experience in a Bank or I.T. Company for a minimum of 5-7 years.

Strong record of stakeholder management and leadership skills

Strong understanding of the financial markets, trading and banking solutions

Strong knowledge of the Global Markets products and practices, front-to-end: pricing, limit checks, booking, risk management, accounting generation, settlements and confirmation generation

Candidate must be technically astute and have had relevant exposure and experience with bank systems and processes

Strong proven track record of liaising with stakeholders for business requirements, specification documents, testing processes and other relevant information.

Strong numerical skills coupled with the ability to deliver well under pressure and tight deadlines.

Candidate must display strong verbal and written communication skills

WORK CONTACTS (Inside and outside the Bank)

Contacts (inside and outside the bank) How Often Method of Contact

IT Teams Daily In Person

Project Manager and Project Team Daily In Person/Phone/Email

Business Stakeholders/Users Daily In Person/Phone/Email

Internal/external solution providers Need Basis In Person/Phone/Email