Principal IT Business Analyst - (Murex & Regulatory Reporting)

GSSTech Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider is seeking a Principal IT Business Analyst to lead Murex implementations and ensure compliance with capital markets regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in regulatory reporting projects and strong Murex expertise. This role demands excellent analytical skills and the ability to work with various stakeholders in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience as an IT Business Analyst in Capital Markets.
• Proven hands-on experience in regulatory reporting projects.
• Strong expertise in Murex configuration and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage implementation and enhancement of Murex.
• Drive regulatory reporting initiatives for compliance.
• Collaborate with teams to translate business needs into specifications.
• Coordinate with IT and vendor teams for system design and testing.
• Analyze and optimize business processes.
• Conduct UAT and support production rollout.
• Serve as subject matter expert on Murex and reporting frameworks.
• Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting.

Skills

Hands-on implementation experience in MiFID

Hands-on implementation experience in EMIR

Hands-on implementation experience in SFTR

Murex expertise (v3.x preferred)

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Stakeholder management

Agile / Scrum methodologies

Strong verbal communication

Strong written communication

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Principal IT Business Analyst to join our team in Abu Dhabi/Paris.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Capital Markets regulatory reporting (MiFID, EMIR, SFTR) and deep expertise in Murex implementation. This role will act as a bridge between business stakeholders and technology teams to ensure successful delivery of complex front-to-back trading and regulatory solutions.

🎯 Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the implementation and enhancement of Murex for front, middle, and back-office functions
• Drive regulatory reporting initiatives and ensure full compliance with MiFID II, EMIR, and SFTR requirements
• Collaborate with traders, risk managers, and operations teams to gather and translate business requirements into functional and technical specifications
• Coordinate with IT and vendor teams to design, test, and implement system solutions
• Analyze and optimize business processes related to trade lifecycle, risk, and reporting
• Conduct UAT, prepare test cases, and support production rollout activities
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) on Murex and regulatory reporting frameworks
• Provide ongoing support, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of existing systems
• Prepare documentation, reports, and presentations for stakeholders and senior management

💡 Required Skills & Experience

• 7–10 years of experience as an IT Business Analyst within the Capital Markets / Investment Banking domain
• Proven hands-on implementation experience in MiFID, EMIR, and SFTR regulatory reporting projects
• Strong expertise in Murex (v3.x preferred) — configuration, workflows, trade lifecycle, and risk management modules
• Deep understanding of Front-to-Back trading workflows and Capital Markets products (Rates, FX, Credit, Derivatives, etc.)
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills
• Strong stakeholder management with the ability to bridge communication between business and technology teams
• Experience with Agile / Scrum methodologies is a plus
• Strong verbal and written communication skills