Murex Testing Specialist

Tasks

This role involves responsibility for the design, development, and testing of software modules to ensure optimal functionality and integration within complex systems. As a key member of the team, the candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the stability, integrity, and quality of the MX.3 environment during annual upgrades and ongoing change cycles.

KEY FEATURES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

- Active participation in Program Increment (PI) planning processes within GPS - Design, development, and maintenance of comprehensive non-regression test suites covering Murex’s core functions, including trade booking, pricing, lifecycle events, real-time portfolio management, P&L, Greeks & sensitivities calculation, end-of-day reporting, and all trading & sales functions - Design, preparation, and execution of regression tests to ensure proper implementation of downstream data flows into the core banking system - Alignment of structural test plans in coordination with business users, quants, developers, and operations for each Murex upgrade cycle - Identification of affected areas due to Murex version upgrades (e.g., functional changes, deprecated features, API modifications, etc.) and assessment of associated risks - Close collaboration with Murex and core banking project teams and DevOps to validate key workflows across various asset classes - Use of Murex-native tools (e.g., MX Test, etc.) to automate and streamline testing efforts - Documenting defects, tracking resolution progress, and verifying fixes in collaboration with internal development and support teams - Contributing to UAT coordination, preparing test environments, data sets, and expected results for business acceptance - Assisting with post-go-live validation and burn-in phases

Requirements

Professional and technical

- At least 5 years of hands-on experience with Murex (MX.3) in a testing or functional analysis role - Proven experience leading non-regression and system integration tests during Murex upgrades or patch deployments - Strong understanding of capital market products, particularly FX, interest rates, credit, fixed income, and commodities - In-depth knowledge of Murex architecture, core modules, and testing tools - Solid understanding of front-office modules, including deal capture, yield curve construction, pricing, real-time portfolio management, and risk and P&L calculation and contribution - Familiarity with DevOps practices in an agile environment - Strong skills in automation tools for data validation (e.g., SQL, Python, Shell, etc.)

Personnel and social

- Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science, information technology, or a related field - Financial engineering or programming (preferred) - Ability to work independently in a global team with a positive attitude - Solution-oriented with analytical thinking and problem-solving skills - Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with a focus on delivering high-quality results under tight deadlines - Highly motivated