Senior Murex Consultant (Workflow & Back Office Interfaces) Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands (Hybrid

Next Ventures; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 166,000 - 221,000; Part time

Job summary

Next Ventures seeks a Senior Murex Consultant in Amsterdam for a freelance engagement. The role focuses on Murex workflows (MxML) and back-office interfaces, driving design, development, and integration within a major financial institution.

4 days per week in the Amsterdam office is mandatory; one day remote. Requires 8+ years of Murex experience, strong UNIX/Linux, SQL, and English communication, with the ability to deliver under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of hands-on Murex experience.
• Deep expertise in Murex Workflows (MxML) and related interfaces.
• Solid UNIX/Linux, scripting and SQL skills.
• Strong knowledge of Capital Markets instruments and back-office lifecycles.
• Excellent English communication and ability to work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and optimize Murex MxML workflows to automate post-trade lifecycles.
• Develop and maintain complex inbound/outbound Back Office interfaces to clearing houses, SWIFT and accounting systems.
• Translate business requirements into robust technical designs within Murex.
• Lead end-to-end testing, validation and debugging of workflows and message flows.
• Provide high-tier support during deployment and resolve production issues.

Skills

Murex MxML

Back Office interfaces

UNIX/Linux

Shell scripting

SQL

Capital Markets

English communication

Tools

Oracle

Sybase

Job description

Position: Senior Murex Consultant (Workflow & Back Office Interfaces)

Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands (Hybrid: 4 days per week onsite required)

Contract Type: Freelance / Contract

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: Initial 6–12 months (with high likelihood of extension)

Experience Required: Minimum 8+ years of hands-on Murex experience

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Murex Consultant to join a major financial institution in Amsterdam. This role focuses heavily on Murex Workflows (MxML) and Back Office Interfaces. As a senior contractor, you will drive the design, development, and integration of complex post-trade workflows and connectivity solutions. You will work closely with Business Analysts, Back Office operations, and downstream IT teams to deliver robust, scalable solutions under tight deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Workflow Development: Design, build, configure, and optimize Murex MxML workflows (Exchange, Task, and Contract workflows) to automate post-trade lifecycles.
• Interface Integration: Develop and maintain complex inbound and outbound Back Office interfaces connecting Murex to clearing houses, payment systems (SWIFT), accounting platforms, and regulatory reporting engines.
• Technical Analysis: Translate complex Back Office business requirements into high-performing technical designs within the Murex ecosystem.
• Testing & Validation: Lead end-to-end integration testing, validation, and debugging of workflows and interface message flows.
• Support & Maintenance: Provide high-tier technical support during critical deployment phases and troubleshoot production issues related to connectivity and processing queues.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 8+ years of dedicated technical consulting experience within the Murex platform.
• Murex Workflows: Deep, proven expertise in MxML Exchange, workflow configuration, formulas, and XML/XSLT transformations.
• Back Office Interfaces: Strong hands-on experience configuring Murex processing scripts, confirmation templates, and payment interfaces (e.g., SWIFT, SEPA).
• Technical Ecosystem: Proficiency in UNIX/Linux environments, shell scripting, and SQL (Oracle or Sybase).
• Domain Knowledge: Solid understanding of Capital Markets, financial instruments (FX, IRD, Equities, Fixed Income), and back-office clearing/settlement lifecycles.
• Soft Skills: Strong analytical problem-solving skills, excellent communication in English, and the ability to hit the ground running with minimal supervision.

Work Environment & Logistics

• This role is based entirely out of our Amsterdam office.
• A strict 4 days per week in-office policy is mandatory. Only 1 day per week can be worked remotely.
• Candidates must already possess the legal right to work as a contractor in the Netherlands (EU passport or valid Dutch work/freelance visa).