Senior Application Consultant

KNOWLEDGESG GLOBAL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial technology company based in Singapore is seeking a skilled Murex Application Support specialist with over 12 years of experience. The ideal candidate will provide expert support for Murex Front Office modules, manage market risk functionalities, and ensure optimal operation of financial products. Strong knowledge in SQL and excellent communication skills are essential for this role that supports trading desks and collaborates with IT teams.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in Murex application support and development.
• Proven expertise in Murex FO, MLC, and Market Risk modules.
• Strong knowledge of financial products across multiple asset classes.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert support for Murex Front Office modules.
• Manage Murex Limit Control and Market Risk functionalities.
• Participate in project lifecycle from requirements gathering to production support.

Skills

Murex application support

SQL

Communication

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Finance

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert support and enhancement for Murex Front Office (FO) modules, including Trade Lifecycle, eTradepad, Product Control, Pricing, Simulation, PnL Analysis, and PLVAR.
• Manage Murex Limit Control (MLC) and Market Risk functionalities — including risk limits, P&L vectors, and stress scenario configuration and validation.
• Oversee Hedge Curve setups and SIMM (Standard Initial Margin Model) calculations.
• Participate in all stages of the project lifecycle, from business requirements gathering, design, testing, and UAT, through to production deployment and support.
• Provide Level 2/3 support for trading desks and ensure minimal downtime for production systems.
• Support a wide range of financial products including Interest Rate (IR) and Credit (CR) Derivatives, TRS, Equities, Fixed Income, and FX products.
• Develop and maintain interfaces and data integrations with external systems such as Bloomberg, FIX connectivity, MarkitWire, and real-time market data feeds (RTBS, MDCS, Market Data Interface Tools).
• Ensure smooth operation of post-trade processes including settlements, collateral management, and trade confirmations.
• Perform SQL-based analysis and ensure data accuracy and performance tuning in database environments.
• Collaborate with traders, business analysts, and IT teams to troubleshoot issues, implement new functionalities, and optimize Murex workflows.
• Follow ITIL-based incident, change, and problem management practices.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Finance, or related field.
• 12+ years of experience in Murex application support and development.
• Proven expertise in Murex FO, MLC, and Market Risk modules.
• Strong knowledge of financial products across multiple asset classes.
• Excellent understanding of MxML Exchange, event-driven systems, and real-time data management.
• Proficient in SQL and database management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, especially with trading and risk teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a methodical approach to incident management.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, production-driven environment.