Global Markets Risk Architect – Murex Upgrade & Automation

Hong Leong Bank Berhad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 166,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

Hong Leong Bank Berhad is seeking a highly analytical Risk Specialist for a 1-year contract within our Global Markets Risk team to drive the Murex Upgrade Project. The role focuses on the seamless configuration, validation, and optimization of Market Risk setups within the Murex risk modules.

You will coordinate with IT, vendors, and business users to ensure data integrity, plan SIT/UAT, and support the migration Go-Live while mentoring the team through the transition.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a quantitative field.
• 3–5 years of Market Risk Management or Business Analysis experience.
• Experience in large-scale system implementations or upgrades (Murex upgrades preferred).

Responsibilities

• Configure, validate, and optimize Murex risk modules in the MLC.
• Plan, execute SIT/UAT tests and investigate data variances.
• Drive process improvements and automation within the Murex/MLC ecosystem.
• Coordinate migration Run Book and Go-Live activities.
• Mentor and upskill team members post-Go-Live.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Risk assessment

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Financial Engineering / Quantitative Finance / Finance / Mathematics

Tools

Murex

MLC (Murex Limit Controller)

SQL

JIRA

Job description

Hong Leong Bank Berhad is seeking a highly analytical Risk Specialist for a 1-year contract within our Global Markets Risk team to drive the Murex Upgrade Project. The role focuses on the seamless configuration, validation, and optimization of Market Risk setups within the Murex risk modules.

You will coordinate with IT, vendors, and business users to ensure data integrity, plan SIT/UAT, and support the migration Go-Live while mentoring the team through the transition.