Our client, a major bank in New York City, is looking for Derivatives Operations Technology & Change (Murex). New York City Location.
This is hybrid commute, 2/3 days per week in the office.
** Must be authorized to work for ANY employer in US - NO H1 Visa support for this role
Salary range 180-200K, plus around 20% bonus, plus great benefits package.
Derivatives Operations Technology & Change Director (Murex)
In this role you will lead the delivery and support of technology solutions for Derivatives Operations, with a primary focus on Middle Office, Confirmations and Settlements across both Business-As-Usual (BAU) and strategic initiatives.
You will have senior ownership of Murex-based solutions, and act as the key interface between Derivatives Operations, Technology, and external vendors.
Qualifications
Strong experience in Derivatives Operations (Middle Office, Confirmations & Settlements).
Deep experience with the Murex platform.
Proven delivery of BAU and project change in parallel.
Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills.
Key Responsibilities
Derivatives Operations & Business Engagement
Partner with Derivatives Operations teams to understand workflows, risks, and control requirements.
Lead requirements gathering and documentation for middle-office, confirmations and settlements processes.
Translate operational needs into functional and technical specifications.
Murex Platform Ownership
Provide functional ownership of the Murex platform for Derivatives Operations.
Oversee configuration, enhancements, and vendor-led deliveries.
Ensure alignment between Murex functionality and operational processes.
Delivery, Development & Testing
Oversee design, development, and testing for BAU and project initiatives.
Own testing strategy including UAT and regression testing.
Coordinate release planning and defect resolution.
BAU & Production Support
Provide senior oversight of production support.
Act as escalation point for critical operational incidents.
Drive root cause analysis and permanent fixes.
Prioritization & Governance
Manage prioritization across BAU and project workstreams.
Provide governance, reporting, and senior management updates.
Leadership
Lead and mentor analysts, developers, and testers.
Represent Derivatives Operations technology initiatives in senior forums.
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