Job Description

Derivatives Operations Technology & Change Director (Murex)

MUST be local to New York City, Hybrid Schedule

Salary up to $200k

No Sponsorship Available, No Third Party Resumes

In this role you will lead the delivery and support of technology solutions for Derivatives Operations, with a primary focus on Middle Office, Confirmations and Settlements across both Business-As-Usual (BAU) and strategic initiatives. You will have senior ownership of Murex-based solutions, and act as the key interface between Derivatives Operations, Technology, and external vendors.

Key Responsibilities

Derivatives Operations & Business Engagement

• Partner with Derivatives Operations teams to understand workflows, risks, and control requirements.
• Lead requirements gathering and documentation for middle-office, confirmations and settlements processes.
• Translate operational needs into functional and technical specifications.

Murex Platform Ownership

• Provide functional ownership of the Murex platform for Derivatives Operations.
• Oversee configuration, enhancements, and vendor-led deliveries.
• Ensure alignment between Murex functionality and operational processes.

Delivery, Development & Testing

• Oversee design, development, and testing for BAU and project initiatives.
• Own testing strategy including UAT and regression testing.
• Coordinate release planning and defect resolution.

BAU & Production Support

• Provide senior oversight of production support.
• Act as escalation point for critical operational incidents.
• Drive root cause analysis and permanent fixes.

Prioritization & Governance

• Manage prioritization across BAU and project workstreams.
• Provide governance, reporting, and senior management updates.

Leadership

• Lead and mentor analysts, developers, and testers.
• Represent Derivatives Operations technology initiatives in senior forums.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Derivatives Operations (Middle Office, Confirmations & Settlements).
• Deep experience with the Murex platform.
• Proven delivery of BAU and project change in parallel.
• Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills.