Lead Software Engineer - Murex

London, England, United Kingdom

7/14/2025

First Derivative is driven by people, data, and technology, unlocking the value of insight, hindsight, and foresight to drive organizations forward. Counting many of the world's leading investment banks as clients, we help our clients navigate the data-driven, digital revolution that is transforming the financial services sector. Our global teams span across 15 offices serving clients across EMEA, North America and APAC.

As an EPAM Systems, Inc. (NYSE: EPAM) company, a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services, we deliver advanced financial services solutions by empowering operational insights, driving innovation, and enabling more effective risk management in an increasingly data-centric world. Together with EPAM, we combine deep industry expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients stay ahead in a rapidly evolving financial landscape, offering comprehensive solutions that drive business transformation and sustainable growth.

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Software Engineer with deep expertise in Murex to drive the development and optimization of front-office Murex environments. In this role, you will lead technical initiatives, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure the effective implementation of Murex solutions to support business needs across diverse asset classes.

Responsibilities

• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) in Murex, providing guidance for front-office Murex environments
• Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of Murex modules, including E-Tradepad, Simulations, Trade Capture, and Trade Events
• Conduct detailed business analysis to define and refine front-office requirements, ensuring alignment with Murex capabilities
• Develop and maintain processes, scripts, UDFs, and pre-trade workflows for efficient system functionality
• Collaborate with stakeholders to manage static data, maturity sets, and access rights within the Murex platform
• Optimize simulations, curves, and market data configurations to streamline trading activities
• Provide technical solutions for key asset classes and products such as Fixed Income, Equities, and Derivatives
• Troubleshoot, analyze, and resolve complex system issues related to Murex and workflow performance
• Mentor and guide team members, fostering knowledge-sharing and skills development in Murex expertise
• Ensure alignment with organizational objectives while delivering innovative and scalable solutions
  
  
  

Requirements

• Strong background in Murex with at least 5 years of relevant working experience
• At least 1 year of relevant leadership experience
• Expertise in Murex modules such as E-Tradepad, Simulations, Trade Capture, Trade Events, and Market Data
• Competency in the configuration of processes, scripts, UDFs, workflows, and Static Data management
• Background in front-office business analysis with excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Knowledge of asset classes and financial products including Fixed Income, Equities, and Derivatives
• Familiarity with pre-trade workflows, access rights, and maturity set configurations
  
  
  

Nice to have

• Skills in Unix, Shell Scripting and/or SQL
• Experience working with interfaces and integrations within Murex environments
  
  
  

We offer

• Private Healthcare Package
• Pension
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced Maternity policy
• Group Life Protection Benefit
• Give as You Earn
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Referral Bonus Scheme
• Diversity Networks
• Access to a range of skills and certifications