Murex Risk System Analyst

at  FD Technologies

First Derivative is a global leader in consulting, business services and technology. We are the home for diverse thinkers and innovators. We know that our people are vital to our success and we are proud of the diverse and vibrant team we have built across the globe. With over 3000 employees globally, we are committed to hiring top talent, creating an environment where they can thrive, and recognizing and rewarding their dedication as they progress within the company.
To meet the growing demand for our First Derivative services, We are looking for an experienced Murex Risk SA for the core Treasury IT team to support the treasury division for the business with Commodities, Credit Derivatives, FXD, IRD, FX, MM, Fixed Income products in Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, China and its overseas branches across the globe.
This role focus on Risk Project implementation using Murex v3. The role is based in Singapore and requires interaction with users and stake holders in Singapore & overseas.
The system analyst role is responsible for the delivery of strategic projects or tactical changes for the treasury division. The focus is on the roll out of the Murex - Risk related deliveries. The role requires the successful candidate to gather requirements, work with the vendors and drive the testing with the end users to ensure a successful deployment of the project.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Experience working with MUREX
• Functional understanding of counterparty risk and pfe
• Experience in product pricing methodologies
• Experience in VaR, MRA, MRE Configurations
• Understanding of the model assignments, market data, Rate curves etc.
• Understanding of simulations and datamart module
• Strong technical & functional background.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s or Masters degree in computer science, engineering or in Finance domain
• Related professional/technical qualification will be advantageous although not mandatory
• Strong Murex Knowledge
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• Self-motivated risk management professional with an interest in delivering strategic change solutions to enable effective solutions around traded risk management
• Good understanding of key market risk concepts (eg. traded products, VaR, stress testing, risk/limit management
• Good understanding of key credit risk concepts (eg. traded products, counterparty risk, credit approval process, limit management, excess management)
• Strong technical knowledge specially in Murex domain
• Good business domain knowledge of banking & trading book
• Good understanding of datamart and simulation module in GMP
• Highly effective communicating with technical stakeholders, proficient communicating with non-technical stakeholders
• Good problem solving, analytical, synthesis, system thinking and solutioning skills
• Ability to identify, monitor and manage project risks, issues and dependencies, and agree appropriate solutions with sponsors and key stakeholders
• Strong influencing skills to achieve alignment up and down the organization
• Experience in implementing large-scale, highly available applications or other large project implementation
• Proven result-oriented person with a focus on delivery
• Good understanding and experience in software development cycle