Vice President – Derivatives Operations Technology (Murex)

Mizuho; Pune District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services firm is seeking a Vice President for Derivatives Operations Technology based in Pune, India. In this role, you will oversee technology delivery, manage stakeholder relationships, and lead a team focused on Murex platform deliveries. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in derivatives technology, a strong strategic mindset, and proven skills in stakeholder management. Mizuho offers competitive compensation and is committed to diversity in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Deep experience in Derivatives Operations Technology, especially in Middle Office.
• Proven senior-level delivery experience on the Murex platform.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and strategic mindset.

Responsibilities

• Own technology delivery for Derivatives Operations on the Murex platform.
• Act as a senior technology partner and align technology solutions with business objectives.
• Lead and develop a team to ensure high accountability and quality.

Skills

Derivatives Operations Technology

Murex platform experience

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Job description

At Mizuho, we provide the stability of an international industry leader with the career trajectory of a growing business. Our steady, strategic growth gives our people at all levels rewarding degrees of responsibility and richer work experience than a boutique firm or an established giant could offer alone.

It’s the local expertise of our employees that makes our global network so powerful. By collaborating with colleagues and clients who have the same ambition and drive, you can amplify your sphere of influence and base of knowledge as part of one of the largest—and growing—banks in the world.

Role Overview:

The Vice President, Derivatives Operations Technology, is accountable for the delivery, stability, and continuous improvement of technology solutions supporting Derivatives Operations across Middle Office, Confirmations, and Settlements. This role provides senior leadership across both BAU and change initiatives on the Murex platform, ensuring solutions are operationally robust, well-controlled, and aligned with business priorities.

The VP acts as a key interface between Operations, Technology, and external partners, driving execution while maintaining strong governance, delivery discipline, and operational resilience.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Delivery & Platform Ownership:

• Own end-to-end technology delivery for Derivatives Operations on the Murex platform, spanning Middle Office, Confirmations, and Settlements.
• Set direction and priorities for BAU enhancements, remediation, and project initiatives, balancing operational stability with strategic change.
• Ensure Murex configurations, workflows, and reporting solutions are scalable, well-designed, and aligned with long-term platform strategy.

Stakeholder & Business Partnership:

• Act as a senior technology partner to Derivatives Operations, translating business objectives, control requirements, and regulatory needs into effective technology solutions.
• Provide clear communication to senior stakeholders on delivery status, risks, dependencies, and decision points.
• Drive alignment across Operations, Finance IT, and vendor partners to ensure cohesive execution.
• Ensure technology solutions meet operational control, audit, and regulatory expectations, including documentation, testing, and evidence standards.
• Oversee production incident management, root‑cause analysis, and remediation to reduce repeat issues and operational risk.
• Establish and enforce delivery and support standards, including handover to L1/L2 support and knowledge management.

Delivery Execution & Oversight:

• Provide senior oversight of analysis, development, testing, and release activities across BAU and project workstreams.
• Ensure disciplined testing practices (functional, integration, regression, UAT) and high‑quality releases.
• Monitor delivery progress, resource utilization, and execution risks, intervening where necessary to ensure outcomes.

Team Leadership & Capability Building:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of internal staff and consultants, setting clear expectations around accountability and execution.
• Build strong delivery culture focused on ownership, quality, and end‑to‑end accountability.
• Partner with vendors and consultants to ensure effective engagement models and value delivery.

Required Experience & Qualifications:

• Deep experience in Derivatives Operations Technology, with strong coverage of Middle Office, Confirmations, and Settlements.
• Proven senior‑level delivery experience on the Murex platform, including configuration, workflow design, and production support.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex BAU and change portfolios in a high‑control, high‑availability environment.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience communicating to senior business and technology leadership.
• Strategic yet hands‑on delivery mindset.
• Strong ownership and accountability orientation.
• Ability to operate effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities.

Organization Overview:

Mizuho Global Services (MGS), Pune is an integral part of Mizuho Financial Group, one of the world’s leading financial institutions with a strong global presence across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia. Based in India, MGS Pune supports Mizuho’s international businesses by delivering high‑quality, scalable, and resilient services across multiple functions.

MGS Pune plays a critical role in driving operational excellence, standardization, and innovation for Mizuho Americas. By combining deep domain expertise with strong process, technology, and analytical capabilities, it partners closely with regional and global teams to support corporate and investment banking, capital markets, and corporate services functions, while adhering to the highest standards of risk management, regulatory compliance, and control.

MGS Pune offers competitive compensation and benefits package aligned with industry standards and local market practices.

MGS Pune is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Employment is subject to applicable background verification checks in accordance with Indian laws and company policies.