Murex Specialist (Market Risk) at FNB in Johannesburg
FNB · Johannesburg, Gauteng
Overview
FNB is looking for a Murex Specialist to join their Market Risk team in Johannesburg. You will work across Markets, Banking and Treasury, analysing trade lifecycles and configuring the Murex platform to meet business needs. This is a great opportunity for someone with at least 3 years of financial markets systems experience who enjoys solving complex problems with traders and stakeholders. If you have a strong grasp of capital markets and Murex, this mid level role could be your next step.
About the role
As a Murex Specialist in Market Risk at FNB, you will be responsible for understanding the full lifecycle of a trade from pricing to settlement and how it impacts Market Risk, Finance, Credit Risk and Collateral. You will continuously develop the Murex platform by enhancing current functionality and building out solutions for new business requirements across the Markets, Banking and Treasury business units.
Your day to day will involve analysing existing processes, gathering requirements from traders and stakeholders, conducting impact analysis, and configuring or developing solutions in Murex. You will also coordinate testing efforts, compile training material, and collaborate with the internal technical team and the Murex vendor to resolve incidents and deliver new features. Building strong relationships with stakeholders and managing expectations will be key to your success.
Application note: Applications will not be accepted on or after 12 November 2026. Please submit your application before the closing date through RMB's official application portal. FirstRand Group supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities, and you may voluntarily disclose disability information in your application.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or a related discipline is required
- ACI Dealing Certificate is advantageous
- Strong functional knowledge of capital markets products and the business environment
- Understanding of trade life cycle and financial markets asset classes such as Derivatives, Interest Rate, Money Market and Fixed Income
- Knowledge of Agile Scrum project execution process
- Experience with Murex system modules including Front Office Configuration, Sensitivity, Risk issues, P&L Analysis, Pre-Trade Rule and Pricing Template setup
- At least 3 years of experience implementing and supporting Financial Markets systems and their interfaces between systems
- Experience in Murex and/or MX TEST
Responsibilities
- Analyse existing processes and facilitate improvements with stakeholders
- Work with traders and other stakeholders to gather and document requirements
- Conduct impact analysis, understand traders' pain points and propose solutions
- Coordinate and participate in testing to ensure delivered solutions meet business requirements
- Configure and develop solutions in the Murex platform to meet business needs
- Participate in analytical queries such as Risk, PnL and Pricing, as well as technical queries linked to Workflows, Integrations and Reporting
- Compile training material and provide end user training to stakeholders where relevant
- Collaborate with the internal technical team and Murex vendor to resolve critical production incidents and new requirements
- Build and maintain professional working relationships with all stakeholders, displaying excellent abilities to initiate dialogue, listen, advise, influence and negotiate
- Initiate meetings with key stakeholders to track progress, manage expectations and ensure requirements are delivered
Job details
- Organisation
- FNB
- Location
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid (3+ years)
- Education
- Bachelor
- Category
- Banking & Insurance
- Posted
- 29 October 2026 (1 week ago)
- Closing date
- 12 November 2026
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
Applying for a specialist role at FNB means you need to show more than just your qualifications. Make sure your CV clearly highlights your hands on Murex experience and any exposure to capital markets products and trade lifecycles. The hiring team will be looking for someone who can communicate complex ideas to traders and stakeholders, so if you have examples of times you gathered requirements and delivered solutions in a financial markets environment, include them.
This is a mid level role with a clear expectation of at least 3 years in financial markets systems. Tailor your application to show your understanding of risk, P&L and how systems integrate across front office and back office. Also note the closing date of 12 November 2026 and submit early through the official portal. Good luck!
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