Senior Murex Developer – Global Markets Risk

Synechron; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Synechron is seeking an experienced Murex Developer to join our Abu Dhabi team. The role focuses on supporting and enhancing risk systems for Global Markets, collaborating with stakeholders to deliver robust, scalable solutions in a regulated environment.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in risk technology, deep knowledge of Murex, and hands-on experience with VaR, SIMM, FRTB and EMIR/SA-CCR compliance, within a major financial institution. An ambitious problem-solver is a must.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in supporting and developing risk systems.
• Strong understanding of risk functions and systems including credit exposures, VaR, SIMM, FRTB.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks impacting risk functions (e.g., EMIR, SA-CCR, FRTB).
• Experience in implementing and supporting risk solutions in large financial institutions.
• Solid knowledge of Global Markets products and front-to-back processes.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Risk Service Lead and other team members to implement and support risk solutions across Global Markets.
• Analyze and resolve issues and change requests related to risk systems, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
• Contribute to the development and execution of a multi-year roadmap for risk technology enhancements.
• Support automation initiatives and process improvements aimed at increasing team efficiency and reducing operational costs.
• Ensure compliance with evolving regulatory requirements such as EMIR Initial Margin, SA-CCR, FRTB, etc.
• Assist in maintaining and enhancing KPIs to track performance and identify areas for improvement

Skills

Market Risk

Regulatory Compliance

Risk Systems

Murex

VAR

FRTB

SIMM

EMIR

SA-CCR

VaR

Education

Postgraduate degree in Information Systems / Engineering / Business Administration

Tools

Murex

Regulatory Reporting Systems

Job description

Synechron is seeking an experienced Murex Developer to join our Abu Dhabi team. The role focuses on supporting and enhancing risk systems for Global Markets, collaborating with stakeholders to deliver robust, scalable solutions in a regulated environment.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in risk technology, deep knowledge of Murex, and hands-on experience with VaR, SIMM, FRTB and EMIR/SA-CCR compliance, within a major financial institution. An ambitious problem-solver is a must.