Senior Murex Lead

Project description

Luxoft has one of the world's leading Murex practice. We are an Alliance Murex Partner and a market leader in implementation, integration, upgrade, and migration. We provide end-to-end project services and have delivered Murex projects across all major asset classes and sectors including investment banking, asset management, corporate treasury, and insurance. Compensation for NYC: 170000-217500 USD Gross per year and based on your interview results.

Responsibilities

• Role Summary: We are seeking a seasoned Senior Murex Lead to expand our Murex client footprint across the AMER region and to anchor delivery excellence for ongoing and upcoming programs. This leader will operate at the intersection of business development, solutioning, delivery assurance, talent development, and partner alliances (Murex). The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of hands-on Murex experience, has led engagements and teams, and is equally comfortable partnering with Sales/CSMs/Client Partners (CPs) and guiding delivery squads to successful outcomes. Key Responsibilities: 1) Growth & Go‑to‑Market (AMER) Own regional Murex growth: build and progress pipeline; qualify opportunities; shape win themes and value propositions. Partner with Sales, CSMs, and CPs to drive account strategy, territory plans, opportunity pursuit, and quarterly forecast. Lead RFx responses (RFI/RFP): solution approach, delivery model, estimation, assumptions/risks, and pricing inputs. Run client workshops and executive presentations; deliver demos/POCs to validate approach and differentiate offerings. 2) Solutioning & Estimation Architect Murex solutions end‑to‑end (front‑to‑back), covering trade capture, pricing/risk, BO/settlement, collateral, limits, reporting, and integration patterns (APIs, messaging, Data Mart/warehouse). Create right‑sized estimates (effort/cost), delivery timelines, and staffing models; document scope and guardrails. Contribute to SOWs/MSAs and commercial reviews; ensure feasibility, delivery readiness, and risk mitigation. 3) Delivery Assurance & Client Success Support ongoing engagements: unblock delivery teams, arbitrate design choices, handle critical escalations, and ensure on‑time/on‑budget delivery. Establish delivery governance (status, RAID, KPIs) and align with client stakeholders on scope, milestones, and acceptance. Promote best practices: performance, reliability, test automation, DevOps, environments, and release management. 4) Practice Leadership, Talent & Collateral Interview, select, and onboard new Murex consultants to build AMER delivery strength and coverage. Develop and maintain practice collateral: reference architectures, solution playbooks, estimation models, SOW templates, delivery accelerators, and re‑usable assets. Upskill and cross‑train regional teams (brown‑bags, bootcamps, certifications/learning paths), fostering a high‑performance, collaborative culture. Champion communities of practice and knowledge management to scale expertise across AMER. 5) Alliances & Ecosystem (Murex ) Liaise with Murex alliance teams to nurture and expand collaborative relationships, co‑innovate offerings, and coordinate joint pursuits. Stay current on Murex roadmap and adjacent capabilities; translate product direction into client value and practice capabilities. Coordinate partner enablement (trainings, partner tiers, co‑marketing materials) to drive visibility and trust in the market. 6) Governance, Reporting & Risk Management Own key practice KPIs (bookings, win rate, utilization, CSAT/NPS, delivery health, hiring velocity). Provide transparent reporting on pipeline, forecasts, resource plans, and risks to AMER leadership and the Global Murex Lead. Ensure compliance with internal standards, security policies, and client/regulatory expectations. 7) Client Delivery Start key engagements in AMER and develop teams around them.

SKILLS

Must have

• - 10+ years of Murex hands-on experience spanning implementation, upgrades, integration, and production stabilization. - Proven leadership of complex Murex programs (multi‑team, multi‑vendor) with direct people leadership and coaching. - Expertise across asset classes (e.g., Rates, FX, Credit, Equities, Commodities, Securities Finance, Treasury) and front‑to‑back flows. - Strong solution architecture and estimation skills including scoping, delivery models, and risk management. - Pre‑sales excellence: client workshops, demos/POCs, RFx leadership, executive communication, proposal narrative. - Excellent communication and presentation skills; able to engage C‑level stakeholders and delivery teams with equal fluency. - Hands‑on experience with Murex integration patterns (APIs/messaging), reporting/Datamart, environments, performance, and release management. - Track record hiring and developing Murex talent, building high‑performing teams, and fostering knowledge sharing. Other Required Skills: - Ability to work with little supervision, be a fast learner, self-motivated, team player, and collaborator with strong problem-solving skills - Must be resourceful and demonstrate initiative in getting the job done - Good oral and written communication skills are essential - Proven track record of delivery of implementation / migration projects - Proven experience in the development of Murex integrations, reporting, and other technical aspects - Experience of adherence to governance frameworks / implementation and handover to BAU - Comprehensive knowledge of trade flow, trading systems and related concepts and technology, including valuation and client/market risk management - Leadership skills - Excellent analytical skills, understanding of project life cycles, and ability to act in an entrepreneurial manner to ensure the requirements from the business are gathered in the appropriate manner. - Proven analytical, planning, problem solving and decision-making skills - Comfortable with direct communication with all levels of technical and business resources - Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously - Experience with working in a highly collaborative and dynamic multi-team environment

Nice to have

- Experience within a global systems integrator/consulting environment. - Regulatory exposure (e.g., collateral/IM, clearing, risk, reporting). - Knowledge of cloud hosting, containerization, CI/CD for Murex. - Murex product certifications (3T) or equivalent recognition. - Nearshore/offshore model leadership and multi‑time‑zone delivery. Additionally: • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment is essential. • Have a willingness to learn new skills • Must have attention to detail • Must have the ability to work independently and also as part of a group • Experience of Agile practices and processes (e.g. SCRUM, KANBAN) • Any technical knowledge (Writing simple sql query, be able to read code ) • Conflict management ensuring collaborative outcomes • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy