Murex Back Office Business Analyst

Location: Paris

Project: +12 Months (Freelance)

THE COMPANY

Our client is a recruitment consultancy specialising in IT, Finance, HR, and Digital Technology. Our client is seeking an experienced Murex Back Office Business Analyst (Mid/Senior) to join a major transformation programme based in Paris, France .

The successful candidate will play a key role in the design, configuration, validation, and implementation of post-trade processes within Murex MX.3 , covering the complete Back Office lifecycle. This position requires strong functional and technical expertise in Murex, combined with excellent stakeholder management skills and a solid understanding of capital markets operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Analyse, design, configure, and validate Murex MX.3 Back Office processes across the complete post-trade lifecycle.

· Support confirmations, settlements, payments, cash flows, fees, settlement instructions, reconciliations, and accounting interfaces.

· Collaborate with Operations, Finance, Front Office, Risk, and IT teams to gather, analyse, and document business requirements.

· Translate business and functional requirements into effective Murex configurations and solutions.

· Define target operating processes, configure workflows, and identify and resolve functional gaps.

· Prepare functional specifications and coordinate with technical teams to ensure successful implementation.

· Support payment generation, settlement processing, and operational workflows.

· Define and validate requirements for external systems and interfaces.

· Plan, coordinate, and execute System Integration Testing (SIT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).

· Identify, track, and resolve functional defects throughout the testing lifecycle.

· Support data migration, cutover planning, go-live activities, and post-production stabilization.

· Contribute to project delivery, ensuring alignment with business objectives, operational requirements, and implementation timelines.

REQUIREMENTS

· 5+ years of hands-on experience with Murex, with a strong focus on Back Office functionalities.

· In-depth knowledge of Murex MX.3 configuration and post-trade processes.

· Strong understanding of the complete Back Office lifecycle, including confirmations, settlements, payments, and reconciliations.

· Solid knowledge of capital markets products, including:

· Foreign Exchange (FX)

· Fixed Income

· Money Markets

· Derivatives

· Proven experience gathering business requirements, conducting functional analysis, and preparing detailed specifications.

· Experience configuring Murex workflows and resolving functional and operational issues.

· Strong background in SIT, UAT, defect management, and production support.

· Ability to collaborate effectively with business stakeholders and technical teams.

· Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

· Fluency in both English and French is essential.