Project Manager, Scrum Master – Murex & Risk Technology

Role Overview

• Drive end-to-end delivery of high-profile front-office programs, acting as the primary liaison between Traders, Sales, Quants, Risk Managers, and Technology teams
• Manage cross-asset technology roadmaps, ensuring complex trading workflows for OTC products and derivatives are optimized and compliant
• Act as the central point of contact for stakeholders, translating high-level business vision into actionable project milestones
• Lead core Scrum ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and demos) to maintain high-velocity delivery
• Manage and prioritize the product backlog in Jira/Confluence, balancing front-office immediate needs with long-term architectural stability
• Implement Agile best practices while maintaining rigorous alignment with PMO governance standards, including RAID logs, milestone tracking, and audit-ready documentation
• Oversee the execution of Murex-specific initiatives, focusing on FO trading modules, market data integration, pricing engines, and trade capture flows
• Drive the delivery of advanced risk capabilities, including Market Risk (VaR, Greeks, Sensitivities, Stress Testing) and Credit Risk (PFE, CVA, Counterparty Exposure)
• Coordinate the configuration of complex data dependencies, such as yield curves, volatility surfaces, and risk factor setups in collaboration with Murex configuration teams
• Translate complex requirements into detailed functional specifications for booking, validation, and workflow routing
• Ensure seamless FO–MO–BO (Front-to-Back) handoffs and robust integration with downstream P&L, collateral management, and regulatory reporting platforms
• Manage pre-trade risk check implementations and real-time risk engine updates
• Lead comprehensive cross-functional testing cycles, including SIT, UAT, and regression testing for Murex streams and risk engines
• Oversee production release management, including deployment readiness, issue triage, and post-go-live stabilization
• Ensure all integration layers are validated, stable, and production-ready to support 24/5 global trading.

Requirements

• 12+ years of technology project delivery within a Foreign Investment Bank or similar Tier-1 financial institution
• Proven track record of managing multi-stream programs, demonstrating high-level accountability
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent certification
• Expert-level proficiency with Agile toolsets (Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps)
• Deep knowledge of Derivatives, OTC, FX, Rates, Credit, and Equities
• Hands-on experience with Murex (FO modules, Datamart, or Simulation)
• Solid understanding of regulatory-driven risk enhancements and Basel III/IV frameworks
• Ability to engage with developers and quants on technical design, data mapping, and API integrations
• Ability to balance the flexibility of Agile with the structured reporting required by traditional PMO governance
• Exceptional communication skills to engage with high-pressure trading desks and senior executives
• Strong skills for root cause resolution during complex Murex deployments and incident management
• Ability to ensure all technology solutions are scalable and align with the bank's long-term strategic architecture.

Tech Stack

• Azure

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision coverage to employees and dependents
• 401(k) plan with a generous employer match
• employee stock purchase plan
• generous Paid Time Off policy
• paid parental leave and adoption assistance
• Wellness Program supports employee total well-being by providing free annual health screenings and coaching, bank at work, and on-site workshops, as well as ongoing programs recognizing major events in the lives of our employees throughout the year.