First Derivative is driven by people, data, and technology, unlocking the value of insight, hindsight, and foresight to drive organizations forward. Counting many of the world's leading investment banks as clients, we help our clients navigate the data-driven, digital revolution that is transforming the financial services sector. Our global teams span across 15 offices serving clients across EMEA, North America and APAC.
As an EPAM Systems, Inc. (NYSE: EPAM) company, a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services, we deliver advanced financial services solutions by empowering operational insights, driving innovation, and enabling more effective risk management in an increasingly data-centric world. Together with EPAM, we combine deep industry expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients stay ahead in a rapidly evolving financial landscape, offering comprehensive solutions that drive business transformation and sustainable growth.
We are seeking a skilled and dynamic
Murex Operations Business Analyst to support and manage BAU issues for back-office Operations users. You will work closely with teams such as EQD Middle Office, Middle Office, Confirmations, and Settlements to identify and understand issues, build requirements, conduct testing, and coordinate mini-projects that arise. This role also involves collaboration with the COE or Murex vendors for issue resolution and development, as well as presenting updates on Jira prioritization to senior stakeholders.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage BAU issues for back-office Operations users and resolve system-related challenges
- Collaborate with EQD Middle Office, Middle Office, Confirmations, and Settlements teams to gather and document functional requirements
- Liaise with the COE or Murex vendor to explain issues, aid in their resolution, and support necessary developments
- Coordinate and oversee mini-projects emerging from Jira tickets, ensuring timely delivery of solutions
- Present to senior stakeholders on the monthly Jira prioritization and updates related to BAU activities
- Facilitate workshops to engage and gather input from stakeholders at various levels of seniority
- Translate detailed business requirements into clear functional and technical specifications
- Establish and document analysis outputs, ensuring traceability throughout the project lifecycle
- Manage defect logs and actively liaise with testing teams during the testing lifecycle
- Ensure effective delivery of settlements and confirmations through strong knowledge of back-office Murex processes
- Run SQL queries, support shell scripting in Unix environments, and provide technical insight into Murex interfaces when required
REQUIREMENTS
- 2+ years of experience working with Murex
- At least 2 years of experience as a Business Analyst in IT or finance domains
- Strong knowledge of back-office Murex processes such as settlements and confirmations
- Demonstrable experience in managing projects across the full lifecycle, ensuring delivery at every phase
- Skills in documenting analysis outputs and capturing detailed requirements
- Strong ability to capture detailed requirements and maintain traceability throughout all phases of a project
- Ability to translate business needs into functional and technical specifications
- Familiarity with running workshops to gather input and validate requirements with stakeholders
- Proficiency in coordinating the testing lifecycle with hands-on defect management
NICE TO HAVE
- Technical skills in Unix, Shell Scripting, SQL, Interfaces
WE OFFER
- Extended Healthcare with Prescription Drugs, Dental and Vision, and Healthcare Spending Account (Company Paid)
- Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Paid)
- Employee Assistance Program (Company Paid)
- Telehealth (Company Paid)
- Short-term Disability (Company Paid)
- Long-Term Disability
- Paid Time Off (including vacation and sick days)
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with Company match
- Maternity/Parental/Adoption Leave Top-up
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Employee Discounts
- Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
