Murex Technical Architect Engineer - Risk SME

Why MizuhoAt Mizuho, we provide the stability of an international industry leader with the career trajectory of a growing business. Our steady, strategic growth gives our people at all levels rewarding degrees of responsibility and richer work experience than a boutique firm or an established giant could offer alone.It’s the local expertise of our employees that makes our global network so powerful. By collaborating with colleagues and clients who have the same ambition and drive, you can amplify your sphere of influence and base of knowledge as part of one of the largest—and growing—banks in the world.We are seeking a Murex Technical Architect Engineer with expertise in Market Risk to support live operations, incident management, and environment automation within our Murex MX.3 landscape. This role focuses on sustaining, enhancing, and automating a complex production environment, with an emphasis on optimizing EOD batch processing and managing SLAs. The successful candidate will serve as the primary SME for Murex configuration and collaborate with risk managers, traders, and infrastructure teams to ensure platform reliability and performance.Key Responsibilities:Risk SME & ConfigurationServe as the primary SME for Murex MLC (Limits Controller) and MRE (Market Risk Engine) modules.Configure and maintain Market Risk calculations, including VaR, Stress Testing, and xVA.Support FRTB implementation, Basel III compliance, and regulatory risk reporting.Manage risk matrices, scenario definitions, and exposure calculation methodologies.Design MLC reports, LRB tasks, and Datamart risk reports with performance optimization.EOD Batch Processing & SLA ManagementDesign and optimize EOD batch workflows to meet strict SLA requirements.Monitor and manage critical batch jobs, including risk calculations, PnL generation, and regulatory reporting.Implement automated batch monitoring with real-time alerting for job failures and SLA breaches.Perform batch optimization to improve processing times.Establish parallel processing strategies for compute-intensive risk calculations.Production Support & Incident ManagementSupport the existing Murex technical architecture across production and non-production environments.Conduct incident investigation, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis with timely escalation.Provide 24/7 on-call support for critical trading and risk system outages.Develop and maintain scripts (Python, Shell, Perl) for automated health monitoring and log analysis.Lead incident response coordination during EOD processing windows.Technical Skills Required:Core Murex Risk Expertise (10+ years)Extensive experience with Murex MLC and MRE, including hands-on configuration.Proficiency in VaR modeling, stress testing, and scenario generation across asset classes.Expertise in Market Risk for FX, Fixed Income, Equities, Commodities, and Derivatives.Experience in developing and implementing risk formulas in the Murex environment.Production & Technical SkillsStrong knowledge of Linux/Unix systems, system scripting, and performance analysis.Advanced batch job monitoring using enterprise scheduling tools (Control-M, Autosys, Tidal).Hands-on experience with Datamart configuration, MxML Reports, and batch optimization.Database performance tuning for large-scale risk calculations and reporting.Proficiency in scripting (Shell, Python, Perl) with a focus on automation and monitoring.Experience with DevOps toolchains and cloud environments (AWS, Azure).Functional and Risk Domain Awareness:Market Risk ExpertiseProficiency in VaR methodologies: Historical Simulation, Monte Carlo, Parametric with backtesting.Experience with stress testing frameworks and FRTB compliance implementation.Knowledge of interest rate, FX, equity, and commodity risk management and reporting.Expertise in options risk management, including Greeks calculations and sensitivity analysis.Operations & ComplianceUnderstanding of the trading lifecycle with a focus on risk controls and monitoring.Experience in regulatory reporting for Basel III, FRTB, SA-CCR compliance requirements.Collaboration with Risk Managers, Traders, and Compliance teams.Business continuity and disaster recovery planning for risk-critical systems.Soft Skills and Attributes:Strong analytical mindset with a focus on risk measurement accuracy and SLA compliance.Crisis management capabilities for handling critical incidents during trading hours.Stakeholder management across Risk, Trading, IT, and Regulatory teams.Proactive approach to system optimization and preventive maintenance.Excellent communication skills for explaining risk concepts and technical solutions.Results-oriented with a commitment to meeting SLA targets and performance goals.Preferred Qualifications:Master's degree in Finance, Mathematics, Engineering, or Quantitative fields.Risk management certifications (FRM, PRM) or CFA designation preferred.Deep Murex domain knowledge: S4C (risk calculations), MLC (limits management), PAC (pricing/risk).Murex technical certifications in Risk modules are highly valuable.Organization Overview:Mizuho Global Services (MGS), Pune is an integral part of Mizuho Financial Group, one of the world’s leading financial institutions with a strong global presence across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia. Based in India, MGS Pune supports Mizuho’s international businesses by delivering high-quality, scalable, and resilient services across multiple functions.MGS Pune plays a critical role in driving operational excellence, standardization, and innovation for Mizuho Americas. By combining deep domain expertise with strong process, technology, and analytical capabilities, it partners closely with regional and global teams to support corporate and investment banking, capital markets, and corporate services functions, while adhering to the highest standards of risk management, regulatory compliance, and control.MGS Pune offers competitive compensation and benefits package aligned with industry standards and local market practices.MGS Pune is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.Employment is subject to applicable background verification checks in accordance with Indian laws and company policies.

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