Murex Market Risk Specialist

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Murex Market Risk Specialist to support and develop risk management systems within global markets. This contract role is based onsite in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, offering an opportunity to contribute to large financial institutions by leveraging your expertise in risk functions and market products.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and enhance risk team systems in global markets, applying Murex platform skills.
• Manage risk functions encompassing credit exposures, Value at Risk (VaR), Standard Initial Margin Model (SIMM), and Fundamental Review of the Trading Book (FRTB).
• Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks such as EMIR, SA-CCR, and FRTB that influence risk management processes.
• Implement and maintain risk solutions for sizeable financial entities.
• Possess a comprehensive understanding of global markets products and associated front-to-back office workflows.

Qualifications and Skills

• Hold a postgraduate degree or relevant qualification in Information Systems, Engineering, or Business Administration.
• Have a minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience within banking or IT companies, including 6-10 years supporting and enhancing risk systems.
• Demonstrate firm knowledge of financial markets, trading dynamics, and banking solutions.
• Exhibit strong organizational capabilities with an aptitude for influencing decisions and making impactful contributions.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.