Murex Risk Lead Market Credit Risk

apartmentLuxoft placeLondon descriptionPermanent calendar_month 
Project descriptionA leading European bank is embarking on the implementation of risk and regulatory projects on Murex. The Risk Lead will play a key role in managing both Market and Credit Risk aspects of these projects, ensuring regulatory compliance and effective risk system implementation.

The candidate should have expertise in risk methodologies, financial products, and regulatory frameworks, with a strong technical background in risk platforms such as Murex, Calypso, and Finastra. Responsibilities Act as a Risk Consultant for the bank/s risk and regulatory projects, covering both Market and Credit Risk.Implement and configure risk modules, including Scenario Definition, MRE, ERM, Datamart processes, and market data configurations for Market Risk.Work with risk modules related to MLC, Limits Management, MLC formulas, LRB, Limits Engine Configuration, and Excess Management for Credit Risk.Provide hands-on implementation and troubleshooting support for risk systems.Collaborate with IT teams, infrastructure, and external consultants to deliver robust risk solutions.Participate actively in all project lifecycle phases, from build, unit testing, UAT, regression testing to deployment.Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks such as Basel 2, Basel 2.5, Basel 3, SA-CCR, SIMM, and FRTB.Develop SQL scripts, shell scripting, ANT scripting, and create task automation using schedulers like Control-M or Autosys.Engage with business users, project managers, and technical leads, ensuring smooth communication and expectation management.

Skills Must have 6+ years experience in Murex Risk Market Risk:In-depth understanding of VaR with hands-on implementation experience.Knowledge of expected shortfall, stressed VaR, stress tests, and scenario analysis.Expertise in financial products and valuation methodologies across various asset classes (IRS, CCS, FX Forward, etc.).Experience with market risk regulatory requirements (Basel 2/2.5/3, FRTB, etc.).Strong technical knowledge of market risk system implementation, preferably on Murex, Calypso, or Finastra.Excellent problem-solving skills to debug issues and identify root causes efficiently.Effective communication skills to explain technical concepts to non-technical users.Credit Risk:Deep understanding of credit risk measures such as exposures, PFE, xVA, compliance rules, and collateral management.Experience in credit risk regulations (Basel 2/2.5/3, SA-CCR, SIMM, FRTB-xVA, etc.).Proficiency in risk system implementation, with expertise in platforms like Murex (MLC), Markit, Calypso, or Finastra.Strong grasp of financial products and valuation methodologies.Good technical skills, including SQL, shell scripting, and job scheduling with Control-M or Autosys.Expertise in MLC (Murex Limits Controller) and its configuration.Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and business stakeholders.

Nice to have Prior experience working with regulatory risk projects in global banking environments.Exposure to cloud-based risk management solutions.Strong analytical mindset with a keen interest in learning new risk methodologies.Knowledge of Python or other programming languages for risk data analysis.

apartmentMichael PageplaceLondon
About Our Client European Corporate & Investment Bank Job Description Exciting opportunity for a VP / Director ABS Origination -Mid-Market Loans to join a European Corporate & Investment Bank. London. Main Purpose of this role  •  Front Office...
electric_boltImmediate start

Senior Market Risk Manager

apartmentStoneXplaceLondon
Overview Full time, permanent, Connecting clients to markets - and talent to opportunity.With 4,300 employees and over 400,000 retail and institutional clients from more than 80 offices spread across five continents, were a Fortune-100, Nasdaq...
local_fire_departmentUrgent

Capital Market Pricing Associate

apartmentYouLendplaceLondon
Strategy Development:  •  Lead the development and refinement of portfolio pricing strategies to meet revenue, margin, and risk objectives  •  Align pricing decisions with market dynamics, customer behavior, and business goals  •  Stakeholder Collaboration...