Murex Consultant

About the Position

Murex Consultant

Location: Nicosia, Cyprus

Phi Partners, a trusted capital markets consultancy for over 20 years, is expanding its Murex team. We are looking for a skilled Murex Consultant to join our team and work on complex projects involving settlement processes, payment systems, confirmations, accounting integration, and regulatory reporting.

About the Role

As a Murex Consultant, you will be part of our expanding team, working on projects that last 12 to 18 months. You will gain valuable experience with Murex’s pre-trade and posttrade modules across diverse asset classes. Our comprehensive range of Murex services includes business requirement analysis, system configuration, workflow optimization, and end-to-end process support.

Responsibilities

System Integration and Configuration

• Collaborate with clients to configure and integrate the Murex platform according to their specific business and functional needs.
• Implement and configure Murex modules, ensuring efficient integration of Front, Middle, and Back Office operations.
• Customise workflows, settings, and interfaces to align with client requirements for trading, risk management, and reporting.

Implementation and Interface Development

• Assist in the end-to-end implementation of Murex, ensuring smooth integration with third-party systems and data feeds.
• Design and develop interfaces for market data, trade feeds, and risk systems.
• Ensure accurate data migration and transformation between Murex and external systems, including trade booking, settlement, and reporting platforms.

Client Support and Training

• Provide ongoing support to clients during and after the Murex implementation phase.
• Troubleshoot integration-related issues and provide technical solutions for complex integration problems.
• Deliver training to clients on Murex integration workflows and best practices, ensuring efficient system usage.

Data Management and Integrity

• Ensure the integrity and accuracy of data flowing through the Murex system, including pricing, trade, and market data.
• Manage the setup and processing of key market data (e.g., interest rates, FX rates) across the Murex platform.
• Implement data validation and reconciliation processes to maintain system accuracy.

Regulatory and Compliance Support

• Assist clients in configuring Murex to meet regulatory requirements such as MiFID II, Basel III/IV, and other financial regulations.
• Ensure that Murex configurations support compliance with industry standards in risk and reporting frameworks.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Front Office, Risk, and IT teams to ensure seamless integration and alignment of Murex solutions across departments.
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and consultants to design and implement customized solutions.
• Participate in project management activities, ensuring timely delivery and quality control throughout the integration process.

System Optimisation and Enhancement

• Continuously optimise Murex system configurations to improve performance and ensure scalability.
• Identify opportunities for process automation and efficiency improvements within the system.
• Stay up to date with the latest Murex releases and integration technologies to enhance system functionality.

Requirements

Technical Skills

• Murex Platform: In-depth knowledge of the Murex platform, particularly in system integration, interface development, and module configuration.
• Programming and Scripting: Proficiency in scripting languages such as MxML, SQL, Unix, and familiarity with XML or Python for building custom interfaces and optimizing data flows.
• System Architecture: Strong understanding of system architecture, including trade capture, data mapping, workflow automation, and API integrations.
• Data Management: Proficient in managing and integrating large datasets, ensuring data accuracy during migration and transformation processes across Murex and external systems.

Financial Knowledge

• Financial Instruments: Comprehensive knowledge of financial instruments such as derivatives, fixed income, FX, and money markets, and their integration within Murex.
• Regulations: Familiarity with financial regulatory frameworks, such as MiFID II, EMIR, Basel III/IV, and the associated implications for trade and data integration.

Analytical Skills

• System Analysis: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot system integration issues and optimise workflows.
• Process Optimisation: Ability to assess system performance and identify areas for automation and optimization in Murex workflows.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• Client Interaction: Excellent communication skills to work with clients, translating complex technical concepts into understandable business terms.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Strong teamwork skills to collaborate with IT, Front Office, Risk, and other internal teams during the integration process.

Educational Background

• Degree: A degree in computer science, engineering, finance, or a related field is typically required.
• Certifications: Industry certifications like Murex Specialist Certifications, FRM (Financial Risk Manager), or CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) are a plus.

Experience

• Murex Integration: Prior experience in Murex integration projects, including system configuration, data migration, and interface development.
• Financial Services: Experience working within the financial services industry or with a financial software provider, focusing on systems integration and workflow automation.

We Offer

• Opportunity to work on challenging global projects.
• Chance to grow managerial and leadership abilities.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.

About the Company

Phi Partners has been a trusted capital markets consultancy for more than 20 years, providing quantitative and technology expertise across front office, pricing, and risk. We support more than 80 financial institutions across the buy-side and sell-side through niche capabilities spanning quant, engineering, vendor platforms, and cloud infrastructure.

For people who enjoy technically demanding work in capital markets, Phi offers the opportunity to work closely with expert colleagues and major financial institutions on high-value, business-critical initiatives.

Apply Now

If you are interested in this opportunity and meet the requirements, please apply with your CV and a brief summary of your relevant experience and skills.