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Project Manager, Scrum Master – Murex & Risk Technology
Location
Poland
Posted
79 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Project Manager, Scrum Master – Murex & Risk Technology
Huron
• 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.
Job 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.
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.
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