Murex Risk Business Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Murex Risk Business Analyst to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will configure and optimize the Murex platform, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while collaborating with various stakeholders in a fast-paced investment banking environment. Strong Murex expertise and experience in risk management are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of Murex architecture and modules.
• Experience in investment banking or financial services.
• Murex certifications or project management experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Configure and support Murex for risk, XVA, and treasury functionality.
• Conduct business analysis, gather requirements, and create functional specs.
• Drive continuous improvement and optimization of the platform.

Skills

Murex expertise

Risk configuration

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s in Finance, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

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? Location: London | ? Client: Tier 1 Multinational Investment Bank

We’re excited to be partnering with a global Tier 1 investment bank to deliver a key hire within their Markets and Treasury function. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Murex Risk Business Analyst to work at the heart of a dynamic and fast-paced environment, playing a critical role in driving regulatory, risk, and XVA-related initiatives.

Role Overview

As a Murex Risk Business Analyst, you’ll be responsible for configuring, maintaining, and optimizing the Murex platform with a focus on Risk, XVA, and Regulatory Compliance (including FRTB). You’ll work closely with business stakeholders, IT teams, and compliance to ensure the Murex system is aligned with business needs and global regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure and support Murex for risk, XVA, and treasury functionality
• Deliver enhancements and support for regulatory initiatives such as FRTB
• Conduct business analysis, gather requirements, and create functional specs
• Lead testing phases: system testing, integration, UAT
• Provide 2nd/3rd line production support, including incident resolution
• Partner with cross-functional teams to manage stakeholder expectations
• Drive continuous improvement and optimization of the platform

What We’re Looking For

Murex Expertise

• In-depth knowledge of Murex architecture and modules, particularly Risk and XVA
• Strong experience with MxML workflows, Datamart, scripting, and automation
• Risk configuration experience including VaR, PFE, stress testing & limit management

XVA & Regulatory Knowledge

• Proven experience implementing CVA, DVA, FVA, MVA in Murex
• Solid understanding of FRTB and other capital regulatory frameworks
• Ability to configure and support Standardized & Internal Model Approaches in Murex

Performance & Integration

• Experience in optimizing Murex for large-scale risk and real-time performance
• Integration with upstream/downstream systems & data flows using MxML Exchange

Your Background

• Bachelor’s in Finance, Computer Science, or related field
• Experience in investment banking or financial services environments
• Murex certifications or project management experience (desirable)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Example Projects

• Led implementation of XVA modules for structured products
• Delivered system upgrades and performance enhancements across Murex risk stack

? Interested in learning more or ready to apply?

DM us or reach out directly — we’d love to talk to experienced Murex professionals ready to make an impact at a top-tier bank.