SwapClear Senior Lead Murex Developer, SwapClear Development

The Senior Lead Murex Developer role is working as a core member of the SwapClear Murex development team, working on and helping lead the implementation of releases of new functionality and enhancements for the SwapClear platform.

The successful candidate should have a strong technical understanding of Murex MxMLExchange and Datamart, and a good understanding of financial products in the capital markets, preferably in Interest Rate Derivatives (swaps).  Competence at SQL and Linux is important for the successful candidate.  Furthermore, hands on experience with Java is beneficial.

A strong desire to learn in a rapid work environment is important, along with good communication and team skills.  Further training and knowledge transfers will be provided on the Murex platform modules utilised by SwapClear, and the SwapClear specific areas of implementation.

The work is technical and hands on, with implementing technologies of Murex MxMLExchange / Datamart / MSL / FO / MDRS / MxML, XML / XSL, SQL, Java and Groovy.  Additionally, automated testing of changes made on the platform are implemented via our Java based SIT tooling stack, with the tests written in Java using Junit 5.  The successful candidate must have a strong desire to both write code and be involved in the technical details of each solution.

Further technical areas include use of Git for version control and modern DevOps practices, along with use of Jira for issue tracking.

SwapClear is the world’s leading Interest Rate Derivatives clearing platform, Murex is positioned at the heart of the platform, clearing the majority of the worlds clearable swap trades daily.

• Take ownership of the analysis, design, build/config, testing and delivery of Murex solutions for delivery of both enhancements and new functionality on the SwapClear platform.

• Take responsibility for identification, estimation and reporting on progress of tasks, along with liaising across the business analyst, developer and continuous integration teams.

• 10+ years professional experience in software development, out of which 5-8+ years in Murex development, particularly Murex Trade Processing and Datamart config.
• Solid understanding of Murex MxMLExchange, Murex Datamart, Market Data, Murex FO Configuration.
• Murex FO Config / Risk knowledge is beneficial.
• Experience in Java (or C / C++ / C#) beneficial, alongside basic shell scripting.
• Ability to mentor and coordinate other team members.
• The ability to write performant robust SQL, exposure to Oracle DB or similar.
• Good understanding of XML, ideally exposure to XSL.
• Understanding of MxML / FpML is beneficial.
• Ability to operate within a cross functional team, working closely with a wide range of people from different fields.
• Experience in Agile software development and DevOps practices is beneficial.
• Great verbal and written communication skills, both formal and informal. Ability to articulate well, listen to and process constructive feedback before adapting and refining the solutions and designs in response.
• Appreciation of financial markets, ideally of Interest Rate Derivatives (swaps).

People are at the heart of what we do and drive the success of our business.  Our colleagues thrive personally and professionally through our shared values of Integrity, Partnership, Innovation and Excellence are at the core of our culture.  We embrace diversity and actively seek to attract people with unique backgrounds and perspectives.  We are always looking at ways to become more agile so we meet the needs of our teams and customers. We believe that an inclusive collaborative workplace is pivotal to our success and supports the potential and growth of all colleagues at LSEG.

LCH is a leading multi-asset class and multi-national clearing house, serving major exchanges and trading platforms as well as a range of OTC markets.

LCH’s world-class risk management framework provides exceptional levels of protection to international markets, as has been proven through the management of past defaults. As demand for robust clearing services continues to grow, LCH is committed to achieving the highest standards of risk management across all asset classes cleared.

LCH is majority owned by London Stock Exchange Group (LSE.L), a diversified international exchange group that sits at the heart of the world's financial community. 

London Stock Exchange Group (LSE.L) is a diversified international market infrastructure and capital markets business sitting at the heart of the world's financial community. The Group can trace its history back to 1698.

The Group operates a broad range of international equity, bond and derivatives markets, including London Stock Exchange; Borsa Italiana; MTS, Europe's leading fixed income market; and Turquoise, a pan-European equities MTF. It is also home to one of the world’s leading growth markets for SMEs, AIM. Through its platforms, the Group offers international business and investors unrivalled access to Europe's capital markets.

Post trade and risk management services are a significant part of the Group’s business operations. In addition to majority ownership of multi-asset global CCP operator, LCH Group, LSEG operates CC&G, the Italian clearing house; Monte Titoli, the T2S-ready European settlement business; and globeSettle, the Group’s newly established CSD based in Luxembourg.

The Group is a global leader in indexing and analytic solutions. FTSE Russell offers thousands of indexes that measure and benchmark markets around the world.  The Group also provides customers with an extensive range of real time and reference data products, including SEDOL, UnaVista, and RNS.

London Stock Exchange Group is a leading developer of high performance trading platforms and capital markets software for customers around the world. In addition to the Group’s own markets, over 35 other organisations and exchanges use the Group’s MillenniumIT trading, surveillance and post trade technology.

Headquartered in London, with significant operations in North America, Italy, France and Sri Lanka, the Group employs approximately 4,700 people.

Integrity:  My word is my bond. Integrity underpins all that we do – from unshakable commitment to building and supporting global markets based on transparency and trust, to every transaction across our business with each and every stakeholder.  We are a source of enduring confidence in the financial system, so when we say that our work is our bond – we mean it.

Partnership:  We collaborate to succeed. We pride ourselves on working together as proactive partners, building positive relationships with our colleagues, customers, investors, regulators, governments and shareholders – for our mutual success and the benefit of all.

Innovation:  We nurture new ideas. We are ambitious and forward-looking – a pioneering Group of market innovators, driven by fresh thinking that has kept us ahead of change. We prudently and proactively invest to make sure that our markets and services are constantly moving forward, developing and evolving with advances in technology.

Excellence:  We are committed to quality. We have a fundamental commitment to developing talented teams who deliver to the highest standards in all that we do.  By collaborating together, we will sustain industry-leading levels of excellence, setting the benchmarks that inspire ever better performance.

LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.

Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.

Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas and are committed to sustainability across our global business. You will experience the critical role we have in helping to re-engineer the financial ecosystem to support and drive sustainable economic growth. Together, we are aiming to achieve this growth by accelerating the just transition to net zero, enabling growth of the green economy and creating inclusive economic opportunity.

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.

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