Murex FO Knowledge SME and Training Champion

Elenjical Solutions; Portugal; Remote; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic consulting firm is seeking a Murex Front Office Knowledge SME to mentor and upskill junior analysts. This remote position requires strong expertise in Murex and capital markets, particularly in Front Office and Market Risk. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing training materials, providing help desk support, and fostering a collaborative learning environment. This opportunity is ideal for someone passionate about sharing knowledge and guiding the next generation of analysts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6+ years of experience with Murex in Front Office and Market Risk across asset classes.
• Proficiency in Murex configurations including e-trade pad, reporting, and Market Risk.
• Strong communication and organisational skills with a focus on mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Mentor junior team members on Murex and capital markets.
• Provide help desk support for technical queries.
• Create and deliver Murex training content.

Skills

Mentorship

Murex Expertise

Problem-solving

Communication

Multi-tasking

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in relevant field

Job description

Murex Front Office Knowledge SME and Training Champion

Company: Elenjical Solutions

Location: Remote (must be able to work within European and South African time zones)

Role Overview

Elenjical Solutions is looking for an experienced internal Murex Subject Matter Expert (SME) and mentor to support the growth and development of junior analysts across EMEA. This non-client-facing, remote role will be pivotal in ensuring team members have the knowledge, guidance, and resources to succeed in Murex. The selected SME will collaborate with a network of other experienced SMEs within the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Mentorship and Development: Guide junior team members on technical and functional challenges, fostering a learning environment that encourages growth of Murex knowledge.
• Help Desk Support: Respond to queries from junior analysts, providing troubleshooting support and solutions to complex challenges while empowering them to improve problem‑solving skills.
• Training Content Creation and Delivery: Develop comprehensive training materials, design courses, and conduct sessions to upskill analysts in specific Murex functionalities and capital markets processes.
• Knowledge Documentation: Identify and document existing knowledge gaps; build and maintain a knowledge base of Murex content tailored to analysts across asset classes.
• Subject Matter Expertise: Offer expert guidance on Front Office and Market Risk streams, demonstrating advanced knowledge across multiple asset classes and providing best‑practice insights for configuration, troubleshooting, and performance optimisation.
• Cross‑functional Collaboration: Work with project leads and stakeholders to align training with client expectations and project requirements.
• Effective Communication: Deliver information in a clear, structured manner suitable for junior team members, managing time effectively across mentoring, help desk, and content creation activities.
• Context Switching and Multi‑Tasking: Smoothly switch between responsibilities, balancing mentorship, help desk queries, and content development.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum 6+ years of hands‑on experience with Murex, particularly in Front Office and Market Risk, across multiple asset classes (Fixed Income, Equities, FX, Commodities).
• Proficiency in static data set‑up, curves, structuring, simulations, live book, RBPL, e‑trade pad configuration, pre‑trade development, P&L attribution, reporting, and Market Risk configuration (stress testing, VAR, Taylor, FRTB, SIMM).
• Expertise in simulation/live book views, functional requirement gathering, and functional support for Front Office and Middle Office end‑users.

Educational Background and Certifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Sciences, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Financial Risk Management, or Financial Engineering.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., FRM, CFA, CQF, PRM) are advantageous.

Consulting and Mentoring Skills

• Strong solution design and implementation skills tailored to internal training needs.
• Ability to mentor and coach junior team members, focusing on clear communication, knowledge transfer, and adaptation to different learning needs.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• High proficiency in English (C2 level), with strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to work collaboratively and empathetically with junior analysts and team members.

Time Zone Compatibility

• Available to work within European and South African time zones to align with team needs and support.

This remote opportunity is ideal for an experienced Murex professional passionate about knowledge‑sharing and training. The role requires a skilled communicator, adept multitasker, and supportive mentor with deep expertise in Murex and capital markets.

If interested, please send your resume to: [e-mail]