Front Office Murex Business Analyst

Talan; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Vacation days (15 + up to 27)

Health, dental, vision insurance + FSA

STD/LTD

Commuter/transit benefits

Job summary

Talan is seeking a Murex Front Office Specialist – Rates Trading in NYC on a hybrid model (at least 4 days onsite). The role combines deep Murex expertise with derivatives knowledge to support Rates Trading desks and drive strategic initiatives.

You will provide Level 3 Murex support, troubleshoot model issues, explain P&L sensitivities, and translate business requirements into technical specs while coordinating with Traders, Quants, and Middle Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance or Quantitative Finance.
• 5–10 years of Murex implementations and trading floor support.
• Strong derivatives pricing and risk management knowledge.
• Experience in a rapid application development (RAD) environment using SDLC.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills engaging Traders, Quants, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide Level 3 support for Murex and derivatives systems supporting the Rates Trading desks.
• Troubleshoot quantitative model issues using computational finance and Murex expertise.
• Explain P&L on complex derivatives positions using first- and second-order sensitivities.
• Analyze and implement new Murex functionality and enable new products, leading Front Office delivery and coordinating with supporting teams.
• Translate complex Front Office business requirements into Murex technical specifications.
• Identify and drive process improvements and contribute to the evolution of the Murex platform.

Skills

Murex Front Office

Derivatives knowledge

Quantitative finance

Communication skills

RAD development

Education

Bachelor degree in related field

Job description

Location:NYC (Hybrid – at least 4 days onsite/week)

Visa Sponsorship:We offer sponsorship under specific treaty-based U.S. work visas, including TN and E-2 (for eligible Canadian, Mexican, and French citizens). We do not support or transfer other visa types (e.g., H-1B).

We are seeking a Murex Front Office Specialist – Rates Trading to join Talan and support our client’s Rates Trading desks. You will combine strong Murex expertise with detailed derivatives knowledge to support existing trading activities and deliver strategic initiatives that drive business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide Level 3 support for Murex and derivatives systems supporting the Rates Trading desks.


• Troubleshoot quantitative model issues using computational finance and Murex expertise.


• Explain P&L on complex derivatives positions using first- and second-order sensitivities.


• Analyze and implement new Murex functionality and enable new products, leading Front Office delivery and coordinating with supporting teams.


• Translate complex Front Office business requirements into Murex technical specifications.


• Identify and drive process improvements and contribute to the evolution of the Murex platform.

• Bachelor degree in Computer science, Engineering, Finance orQuantitative finance


• 5–10 years of experience in Murex implementations and trading floor support, including configuration and development.


• Strong derivatives knowledge and quantitative understanding of pricing and risk management models.


• Experience implementing computational finance systems.


• Strong software development lifecycle and testing skills within a rapid application development (RAD) environment.


• Effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage Traders, Quants, Middle Office, and other stakeholders.


• Ability to manage competing priorities and troubleshoot complex issues in a high-pressure trading environment.


• Strong ownership mindset and a proven record of delivering high-impact projects.

Company’s Benefits

At Talan, we invest in our employees' well-being and empower them with benefits, including:

• Competitive salary betweenUSD $140,000- US$175,000


• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching


• 15 days of paid vacation per year at hire and up to 27 according to seniority (annual untaken vacation days are cashed out)


• 8 paid holidays + 5 sick days + 2 personal days per year


• Company health, dental, and vision insurance plans + FSA


• Voluntary STD and LTD


• Commuter/transit benefits

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.