Senior Murex Lead

Project Description:Luxoft has one of the world's leading Murex practices.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 & EstimationArchitect 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 SuccessSupport 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 & CollateralInterview, 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 ManagementOwn 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 DeliveryStart key engagements in AMER and develop teams around them.Mandatory Skills Description: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 of 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, a team player, and a collaborator with strong problem-solving skillsMust be resourceful and demonstrate initiative in getting the job doneGood oral and written communication skills are essentialProven track record of delivery of implementation/migration projectsProven experience in the development of Murex integrations, reporting, and other technical aspectsExperience of adherence to governance frameworks/implementation and handover to BAUComprehensive knowledge of trade flow, trading systems and related concepts and technology, including valuation and client/market risk managementLeadership skillsExcellent analytical skills, understanding of project life cycles, and ability to act in an entrepreneurial manner to ensure the requirements from the business are gathered appropriately.Proven analytical, planning, problem-solving and decision-making skillsComfortable with direct communication with all levels of technical and business resourcesExcellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneouslyExperience working in a highly collaborative and dynamic multi-team environmentNice-to-Have Skills Description:Experience within a global systems integrator/consulting environment.Regulatory exposure (e.g., collateral/IM, clearing, risk, reporting).Knowledge of cloud hosting, containerization, and CI/CD for Murex.Murex product certifications (3T) or equivalent recognition.Nearshore/offshore model leadership and multi‑time‑zone delivery.Additionally:The ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment is essential.Have a willingness to learn new skillsMust have attention to detailMust have the ability to work independently and also as part of a groupExperience of Agile practices and processes (e.g. SCRUM, KANBAN)Any technical knowledge (Writing simple SQL queries, being able to read code )Conflict management, ensuring collaborative outcomesExcellent attention to detail and accuracyLanguages:English: C1 Advanced