

MUREX FRONT OFFICE BUSINESS ANALYST
We are looking for a Murex Front Office Business Analyst based in South Africa.
You will act as a key liaison between business users and technology teams, with a strong focus on front office functionality, pricing, and integration with external trading platforms.
LOCATION
SOUTH AFRICA
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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Engage with front office stakeholders to gather, analyse, and document business requirements
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Work across a broad range of products:
Fixed Income: Bonds, MM/FX, FXD
Derivatives: IRD, CRD, EQD, Commodities
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Design and validate Murex configurations related to trade capture, pricing, and position keeping
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Support and troubleshoot FO interfaces such as MarkitWire, Bloomberg, Reuters, and other deal import sources
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Collaborate with quants and market data teams to ensure accurate and timely pricing & market data feeds
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Participate in testing and validation of Murex front office
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Assist in upgrades, migrations, and performance tuning of front office configurations
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Work closely with QA and development teams for functional testing and issue resolution
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Ensure documentation of workflows, configurations, and business processes
KEY REQUIREMENTS
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Experience with Murex Mx.3 platform (especially FO modules)
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Previous involvement in large-scale upgrade or transformation projects
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Familiarity with Agile methodologies and ticketing systems (e.g., JIRA)
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Exposure to regulatory reporting and compliance requirements
WHAT WE OFFER
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Opportunity to work on cutting-edge trading technology projects
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Exposure to a wide range of financial products and markets
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Collaborative, fast-paced environment
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Competitive compensation and long-term career development
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Proven experience as a Business Analyst in a Murex front office environment
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Deep understanding of trade lifecycle in Murex and front office booking workflows
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Good understanding of market data setup
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Familiarity with tools like E-Trade Pad and experience with PreTrade Rule configuration (optional)
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Strong analytical and communication skills; ability to work with traders, quants, and developers
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Comfortable with SQL, Excel, and basic scripting for data analysis
