Murex Ops & Fin Consultant

Job Summary

Synechron is seeking a Murex MXML professional with 5+ years of experience to contribute to technology initiatives involving Murex MXML development, software delivery, and technology solutions. The role will support the translation of business requirements into effective technical solutions, contribute to cross-functional collaboration, and help ensure successful project delivery. Depending on the scope of responsibility, the position may also involve technology leadership, team guidance, roadmap development, vendor coordination, and process improvement. The role contributes to business objectives by improving delivery efficiency, supporting technology adoption, and aligning solutions with business and strategic requirements.

Software Requirements (Required and Preferred)

Required

• Murex MXML: 5+ years of hands-on experience in development, configuration, implementation, or support.
• In-depth understanding of relevant technologies and software systems.
• Knowledge of software architecture and design patterns.
• Knowledge of database management systems and data structures.
• Knowledge of Agile development methodologies.
• Familiarity with project management tools and delivery methodologies.
• Understanding of cloud computing platforms and infrastructure.
• Ability to use technology tools and systems relevant to Murex MXML project delivery.
• Ability to interpret business requirements and translate them into technology solutions.
• Experience working with software development lifecycle processes and project deliverables.

Preferred

• Experience working with current supported versions of Murex MXML and related implementation components.
• Experience with cloud-based development, deployment, monitoring, and infrastructure practices.
• Experience with technology roadmaps, architecture reviews, and solution evaluation.
• Experience leading cross-functional technology teams.
• Experience managing project dependencies, risks, issues, and delivery milestones.
• Experience with vendor relationship management and contract negotiations.
• Experience evaluating new technologies and making recommendations for adoption.
• Familiarity with tools used for source control, build management, testing, deployment, documentation, and project tracking.
• Experience supporting process improvements that increase delivery efficiency and reduce operational waste.

Overall Responsibilities

• Lead or contribute to Murex MXML technology initiatives and ensure successful delivery of assigned projects.
• Lead and manage cross-functional technology teams, where applicable to the scope of the role.
• Provide technical guidance, knowledge sharing, and mentorship to team members.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements and define appropriate technology solutions.
• Translate functional requirements into technical designs, development tasks, and measurable delivery outcomes.
• Apply software architecture principles and design patterns to create maintainable and scalable solutions.
• Identify areas for improvement and implement process changes that increase efficiency, quality, and delivery predictability.
• Evaluate new technologies and provide evidence-based recommendations for adoption.
• Develop and maintain technology roadmaps and support alignment with overall business strategy.
• Manage technical dependencies, delivery risks, issues, and project priorities.
• Manage vendor relationships and support contract negotiations, where required.
• Ensure solutions comply with relevant technology, security, quality, and documentation standards.
• Support sustainable technology practices by promoting efficient use of infrastructure, reducing unnecessary processing and rework, and considering maintainability throughout the solution lifecycle.
• Deliver agreed project outcomes within defined scope, timelines, quality standards, and resource constraints.

Technical Skills (By Category)

Programming Languages

Essential

• Murex MXML development and configuration experience.
• Ability to understand and work with code, scripts, configuration files, and technical specifications relevant to the solution.
• Ability to apply structured programming and software design principles.

Preferred

• Experience with programming or scripting languages used in the surrounding Murex MXML technology landscape.
• Experience developing reusable components, automation scripts, or utilities that improve delivery efficiency.

Databases/Data Management

Essential

• Knowledge of database management systems and data structures.
• Understanding of data modeling, data integrity, data validation, and data lifecycle considerations.
• Ability to investigate data-related issues and support accurate, reliable processing.
• Understanding of database performance and maintainability considerations.

Preferred

• Experience with relational and/or cloud-based database technologies.
• Experience with data migration, reconciliation, reporting, integration, or data quality activities.
• Experience optimizing queries, data structures, or data-processing workflows.

Cloud Technologies

Essential

• Knowledge of cloud computing platforms and infrastructure.
• Understanding of cloud environments, deployment models, infrastructure components, and service dependencies.
• Awareness of scalability, availability, monitoring, cost efficiency, and maintainability in cloud-based solutions.

Preferred

• Hands-on experience deploying or supporting applications in cloud environments.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure automation, containerization, monitoring, or release management.
• Experience applying sustainable cloud practices, including efficient resource utilization and reduction of unnecessary workloads.

Frameworks and Libraries

Essential

• Understanding of software architecture and design patterns.
• Ability to work with frameworks, libraries, and reusable components relevant to Murex MXML solutions.
• Ability to assess technical dependencies and select appropriate implementation approaches.

Preferred

• Experience with integration frameworks, enterprise application components, or reusable technology libraries.
• Experience designing modular, scalable, and maintainable solutions.

Development Tools and Methodologies

Essential

• Knowledge of Agile development methodologies.
• Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies.
• Understanding of software development lifecycle processes.
• Experience with requirements analysis, estimation, planning, development, testing, release, and support activities.
• Ability to use tools for source control, project tracking, documentation, issue management, and delivery reporting.

Preferred

• Experience with continuous integration, continuous delivery, automated testing, and release management practices.
• Experience with technical roadmaps, architecture reviews, delivery metrics, and process improvement initiatives.
• Experience coordinating work across multiple technology teams.

Security Protocols

Essential

• Awareness of secure development practices and technology governance requirements.
• Understanding of access control, authentication, authorization, data protection, and secure handling of technical information.
• Ability to identify and escalate security, privacy, and operational risks.

Preferred

• Experience incorporating security controls into Murex MXML or related technology solutions.
• Experience supporting security reviews, risk assessments, audit activities, or remediation plans.

Experience Requirements

• Required experience: 5+ years of relevant experience working with Murex MXML in development, configuration, implementation, integration, testing, or support.
• Experience in software development, technology delivery, requirements analysis, or related technology roles.
• Experience applying Agile development methodologies and project management practices.
• Experience with software architecture, design patterns, databases, data structures, and cloud computing concepts.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing projects is preferred for leadership-focused responsibilities.
• Experience in financial services, capital markets, or another regulated technology environment is preferred where relevant to the assignment.
• Candidates may qualify through an equivalent combination of hands-on Murex MXML experience, software development delivery, technical leadership, project ownership, and demonstrated ability to deliver measurable technology outcomes.
• Experience should be evaluated based on relevant responsibilities, technical scope, project impact, and demonstrated capability rather than job title alone.

Day-to-Day Activities

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements, clarify priorities, and translate needs into Murex MXML and related technology solutions.
• Lead or support cross-functional technology teams, provide technical guidance, participate in delivery meetings, and coordinate dependencies, risks, and actions.
• Evaluate technologies, maintain technical roadmaps, contribute to architecture and process decisions, and recommend improvements that support business objectives.
• Deliver and review project outputs, manage assigned responsibilities and vendor interactions, escalate risks when required, and remain accountable for agreed quality, timelines, and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; equivalent relevant education and professional experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of Murex MXML experience is required for the position.
• Relevant certifications in Agile delivery, project management, cloud computing, software architecture, or technology leadership are preferred but not mandatory unless required for the assignment.
• Completion of role-relevant training in Murex MXML, software development, cloud infrastructure, security, data management, and Agile delivery is expected as applicable.
• Maintain continuous professional development through relevant training, knowledge sharing, technical learning, and awareness of evolving technology practices.

Professional Competencies

• Apply critical thinking and structured problem-solving to analyze requirements, investigate issues, assess risks, and develop practical solutions.
• Lead and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams while providing technical guidance, mentorship, and knowledge sharing.
• Communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders, manage expectations, negotiate effectively, and support informed decisions.
• Adapt to changing requirements, technologies, priorities, and delivery conditions while maintaining focus on quality and business outcomes.
• Evaluate new technologies and identify opportunities for innovation, automation, process improvement, maintainability, and sustainable technology usage.
• Manage time, priorities, dependencies, and competing deliverables in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to think strategically and translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Strong leadership skills and experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Mentorship capability and ability to provide clear technical guidance to team members.
• Ability to collaborate respectfully with individuals from different technical, professional, and cultural backgrounds.

S YNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture - promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

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