Risk Developer

About The Company ARM is a leading talent acquisition and management consultancy specializing in providing comprehensive technical recruitment solutions across a wide range of industries. With a strong reputation for excellence, ARM partners with organizations globally to deliver top-tier talent for complex and strategic roles. Our mission is to connect talented professionals with innovative companies, fostering growth and success in highly specialized sectors such as finance, engineering, technology, and more. We pride ourselves on our commitment to integrity, professionalism, and delivering tailored recruitment services that meet the unique needs of each client.

About The Role We are seeking an experienced Murex Risk Developer to join our client’s Capital Markets technology team on a 12-month contract basis. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a seasoned professional to work within a dynamic banking environment, supporting critical trading and risk management systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, configuring, and enhancing solutions within the Murex MX.3 platform, ensuring seamless integration with various upstream and downstream systems. This position requires a deep understanding of Capital Markets products, Market Risk processes, and extensive hands-on experience with Murex development and configuration.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Murex MX.3, particularly in development and configuration roles.
• Knowledge of Market Risk, ERM, and related risk management processes is highly desirable.
• Understanding of Capital Markets operations, trading systems, and risk reporting frameworks.
• Proficiency in SQL (Oracle/relational databases), Unix/Linux, and scripting languages such as Shell, Python, and Java.
• Experience working with XML, JSON, REST APIs, and integration technologies.
• Familiarity with source control tools like Git, and CI/CD and DevOps practices.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in SQL and Unix/Linux environments.
• Typically, 5-10+ years of Capital Markets technology experience, with 3-5+ years specifically in Murex MX.3 development/configuration.
• Previous experience supporting Market Risk technology within a global investment bank or capital markets organization is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, configure, and enhance solutions within the Murex MX.3 platform to support trading and risk management activities.
• Collaborate closely with Market Risk, Front Office, Quantitative, Business Analysis, and Technology teams to gather requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions.
• Develop and maintain Murex configurations, workflows, interfaces, reports, batch processes, and data extracts to ensure operational efficiency.
• Support Murex components related to Market Risk calculations, risk aggregation, sensitivities, limits, and risk reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Integrate Murex with other systems such as trading platforms, market data feeds, risk management tools, data warehouses, and regulatory reporting systems.
• Perform development and configuration tasks related to Murex interfaces, data mappings, trade feeds, and reference data management.
• Investigate and resolve production issues involving trades, positions, market data, pricing, sensitivities, and risk calculations, performing root cause analysis and implementing sustainable fixes.
• Participate in large-scale Murex implementation, upgrade, or transformation projects, providing technical expertise and support.

Benefits ARM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including flexible working arrangements, opportunities for professional development, and a supportive work environment. As a contractor, you will have access to a range of resources designed to support your career growth. Additionally, this role provides an excellent chance to work with cutting-edge technology within a prestigious financial institution, gaining valuable experience in the Capital Markets sector. The position also offers the flexibility of being fully remote, with the option to work from London, accommodating your personal and professional needs.

Equal Opportunity

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