Murex Front Office Consultant

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Mizuho

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ETRM Role Details

ETRM Packages: Murex
Minimum Experience: 8 years

Job Description

About Us

Mizuho Bank is the banking subsidiary of Mizuho Financial Group, which is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is the 15th largest bank in the world, as measured by total assets of approximately US 2 trillion. Mizuho's 55,000 employees worldwide offer comprehensive financial services to clients in over 800 offices throughout the Americas, EMEA, and Asia.

Mizuho Bank Singapore Branch has an established local presence with over 50 years of history and serves as the regional hub for the bank's APAC operations.

Operating with a Full Bank License, Mizuho Bank Singapore Branch provides banking services to over 2,000 Japanese and non Japanese corporate clients, with a staff strength of about 1,000 employees. We provide expertise in corporate finance, trade finance, cash management, funds transfers, project finance, and treasury services to help businesses develop and find new opportunities. We also collaborate with our affiliate company, Mizuho Securities, to provide investment banking solutions to our clients.

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2073BR

Department

Asia-Pacific Corporate Function Coordination Department

Section

Core Banking Delivery

Location

Singapore

Job Responsibilities

  • Business Analysis and Requirements Gathering:

+ Serve as the primary functional expert for the Murex Front Office modules, engaging directly with traders and other front-office stakeholders.

+ Analyze business processes, gather requirements for new functionalities, and perform gap analysis to determine the optimal solution within the Murex platform.

+ Translate business needs into clear functional specifications for the development and configuration teams.

  • Murex Configuration and Implementation:

+ Configure and test Murex to meet business requirements for front-office functions, including pricing, trade capture, and market data management.

+ Build and maintain E-tradepad templates, pricing patterns, and booking workflows for various financial products.

+ Develop and implement pre-trade rules and workflows to ensure compliance and automation.

  • Production Support and Troubleshooting:

+ Provide expert-level support to front-office users for any issues related to trading, pricing, or position mismatches.

+ Analyze and resolve complex system issues, using tools like Simulation Viewer, e-Tradepad, and Datamart to investigate discrepancies.

+ Ability to analyze pre-trade and amend or write new pre-trade rules

+ Manage and prioritize production incidents, ensuring timely and effective resolution.

  • Project and Change Management:

+ Lead or participate in strategic projects related to Murex upgrades, new product launches, or regulatory initiatives.

+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive system integration, data migration, and testing efforts.

+ Provide estimates and updates for the front-office delivery stream and contribute to project status reports.

  • User Training and Documentation:

+ Prepare and deliver training sessions and user guides to help front-office staff maximize their use of the Murex platform.

+ Maintain comprehensive documentation of system configurations, workflows, and functional specifications.

Job Requirements

  • Experience:

+ Minimum of 8 years of experience in working with the Murex platform, with a strong focus on front-office implementation and support.

+ Proven experience as a Murex Business Analyst or Consultant within the capital markets industry.

+ Strong functional knowledge of at least two asset classes, such as Interest Rate Derivatives (IRD), FX Derivatives (FXD), Equities (EQ), or Commodities.

  • Murex Modules Expertise:

+ In-depth knowledge of Murex Front Office modules, including:

  • E-tradepad
  • Simulation Viewer
  • Pre-Trade Workflow
  • Market Data
  • Datamart and reporting tools

  • Technical Skills:

+ Proficiency in SQL (Oracle/Sybase) for data analysis and troubleshooting.

+ Familiarity with financial concepts related to pricing, valuation, risk management, sensitivities (Greeks), and P&L.

+ Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, VBA) and Unix commands is a plus.

  • Soft Skills:

+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage complex issues under pressure.

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

+ Proactive, collaborative, and able to work independently or as part of a team.

Preferred qualifications (nice-to-have)

  • Experience with Murex's regulatory modules, such as FRTB, VaR (MRA/MRB), and xVA.
  • Prior experience with Flex API or other integration capabilities within Murex.
  • Familiarity with DevOps tools and CI/CD integration.
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