Murex Business Analyst

Sanlam; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services group in Gauteng seeks a skilled individual to support Back Office processes involving Murex (Mx.3). The ideal candidate will engage in workflows configuration, system testing, and user training. Candidates should possess a B Com or similar qualification along with at least 2 years’ Murex experience and strong problem-solving skills. This role emphasizes collaboration in a dynamic environment focused on optimizing financial markets solutions.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience working with Murex (Mx.3).
• Knowledge of Mx.3 accounting is advantageous.
• Understanding of financial markets essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical aspects of interfaces.
• Implement and test enhancements due to changing business needs.
• User training post take-on.

Skills

Mx.3 experience in Back Office

Mx.3 workflows configuration

Sound knowledge of business applications

Strong problem-solving abilities

Understanding of UNIX, SQL, LINUX

Good communication skills

Analytical thinking skills

Education

B Com or relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

Who are we?

Sanlam Financial Markets (“SFM”) is the business unit in Sanlam Group that is responsible for managing shareholder credit, market, and liquidity risks, developing balance‑sheet enabled products, and developing solutions to optimize Sanlam’s balance sheet(s) to generate shareholder value. SFM works closely with the Balance Sheet Management function of Sanlam to assist the Balance Sheet Management Function in its pursuit of optimising returns on the Sanlam balance sheet.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Mx.3 experience in Back Office (Confirmations, Payments, Workflow, Collateral)
• Mx.3 experience in MxML workflows configuration – DataDictionary (XML, XSLT, XLSTREE etc)
• OSP Configuration and OSP rights
• GOM module - STP rights, Portfolio rights
• Experience in Datamart and Reporting solutions
• Experience with MLC configuration and LRB reporting
• Operationalise – go live with configuration
• Sound knowledge of all aspects of the business applications
• Manage technical aspects of all interfaces
• Implement and test on going enhancements to systems due to changes in business needs
• Compilation of Business Specifications
• System testing and signoff
• User training, including adequate training is provided on handover post take‑on

Liaison with users, IT technical staff and application software vendor

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES / OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• At least 2 years’ experience working with Murex (Mx.3)
• Knowledge of Mx.3 accounting will be advantageous
• Understanding of financial markets
• Strong problem‑solving abilities
• Understanding of UNIX, SQL, LINUX, etc.
• Understanding of various risks; market, credit and operational
• Lifecycle of system development and implementation
• Sound Excel knowledge

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Team player
• Takes initiative
• Perseverance

• Reliable and committed
• Dedicated and hard working
• Good communication skills
• Ability to handle pressure
• Excellent attention to detail
• Flexible and adaptable with good persuasive qualities
• Ability to think laterally
• Analytical thinking skills and reasoning ability

QUALIFICATIONS

B Com or relevant tertiary qualification

Personal Attributes

• Interpersonal savvy - Contributing independently
• Decision quality - Contributing independently
• Action orientated - Contributing independently
• Optimises work processes - Contributing independently

Build a successful career with us

We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future – your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its five business clusters – Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.

Core Competencies

• Cultivates innovation - Contributing independently
• Customer focus - Contributing independently
• Drives results - Contributing independently
• Collaborates - Contributing independently
• Being resilient - Contributing independently

Turnaround time

The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers.

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