Project Manager, Scrum Master – Murex & Risk Technology

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Poland.

📋 Description

• Lead the comprehensive delivery of prominent front-office initiatives, serving as the key liaison among Traders, Sales, Quants, Risk Managers, and Technology teams.

• Oversee cross-asset technology roadmaps to ensure that intricate trading workflows for OTC products and derivatives are both optimized and compliant.

• Function as the main point of contact for stakeholders, converting high-level business objectives into actionable project milestones.

• Facilitate essential Scrum ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and demonstrations) to sustain high-velocity delivery.

• Manage and prioritize the product backlog in Jira/Confluence, balancing the immediate needs of the front office with long-term architectural stability.

• Apply Agile best practices while ensuring strict adherence to PMO governance standards, including RAID logs, milestone tracking, and documentation that is ready for audit.

• Supervise the execution of Murex-specific initiatives, concentrating on FO trading modules, market data integration, pricing engines, and trade capture workflows.

• Propel the development of advanced risk capabilities, encompassing Market Risk (VaR, Greeks, Sensitivities, Stress Testing) and Credit Risk (PFE, CVA, Counterparty Exposure).

• Coordinate the configuration of complex data dependencies, such as yield curves, volatility surfaces, and risk factor setups in partnership with Murex configuration teams.

• Transform intricate requirements into detailed functional specifications for booking, validation, and workflow routing.

• Guarantee seamless FO–MO–BO (Front-to-Back) transitions and strong integration with downstream P&L, collateral management, and regulatory reporting systems.

• Oversee pre-trade risk check implementations and real-time risk engine updates.

• Lead thorough cross-functional testing cycles, including SIT, UAT, and regression testing for Murex streams and risk engines.

• Manage production release processes, including deployment readiness, issue triage, and stabilization post-go-live.

• Ensure that all integration layers are validated, stable, and production-ready to facilitate 24/5 global trading.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 12 years of experience in technology project delivery within a Foreign Investment Bank or a comparable Tier-1 financial institution.

• Demonstrated history of managing multi-stream programs with high-level accountability.

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent certification.

• Advanced proficiency with Agile tools (Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps).

• In-depth knowledge of Derivatives, OTC, FX, Rates, Credit, and Equities.

• Practical experience with Murex (FO modules, Datamart, or Simulation).

• Strong understanding of regulatory-driven risk enhancements and Basel III/IV frameworks.

• Capacity to collaborate with developers and quants on technical design, data mapping, and API integrations.

• Ability to blend the flexibility of Agile methodologies with the structured reporting required by traditional PMO governance.

• Outstanding communication skills to interact effectively with high-pressure trading environments and senior executives.

• Proficient in root cause analysis during complex Murex deployments and incident management.

• Capability to ensure that all technology solutions are scalable and aligned with the bank's long-term strategic architecture.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents.

• 401(k) plan with a generous employer match.

• Employee stock purchase plan.

• Generous Paid Time Off policy.

• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance.

• Wellness Program that supports overall employee well-being by offering free annual health screenings and coaching, a bank at work, on-site workshops, and ongoing programs recognizing significant life events throughout the year.