Murex (Derivative Operations)

Job description

**Why Mizuho** At Mizuho, we provide the stability of an international industry leader with the career trajectory of a growing business. Our steady, strategic growth gives our people at all levels rewarding degrees of responsibility and richer work experience than a boutique firm or an established giant could offer alone. It’s the local expertise of our employees that makes our global network so powerful. By collaborating with colleagues and clients who share the same ambition and drive, you can amplify your sphere of influence and base of knowledge as part of one of the largest banks in the world. Strategic Delivery Ownership: • technology delivery for Derivatives Operations on the Murex platform, spanning Middle Office, Confirmations, and Settlements. • Analysis, development, testing, and release activities across BAU and project workstreams. • Ensure Murex configurations, workflows, and reporting solutions are scalable, well-designed, and aligned with long-term platform strategy. Stakeholder & Business Partnership: • Act as a technology partner to Derivatives Operations, translating business objectives, control requirements, and regulatory needs into effective technology solutions. • Provide clear communication to senior stakeholders on delivery status, risks, dependencies, and decision points. • Drive alignment across Operations, Finance IT, and vendor partners to ensure cohesive execution. Governance, Controls & Risk Management: • Ensure technology solutions meet operational control, audit, and regulatory expectations, including documentation, testing, and evidence standards. • Provide senior oversight of • Ensure disciplined testing practices (functional, integration, regression, UAT) and high-quality releases. • Monitor delivery progress, resource utilization, and execution risks, intervening where necessary to ensure outcomes. Team Leadership & Capability Building: • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of internal staff and consultants, setting clear expectations around accountability and execution. • Build strong delivery culture focused on ownership, quality, and end-to-end accountability. • Partner with vendors and consultants to ensure effective engagement models and value delivery. Required Experience & Qualifications: • Deep experience in Derivatives Operations Technology, with strong coverage of Middle Office, Confirmations, and Settlements. • Proven senior-level delivery experience on the Murex platform, including configuration, workflow design, and production support. • Demonstrated ability to lead complex BAU and change portfolios in a high-control, high-availability environment. • Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience communicating to senior business and technology leadership. Key Leadership Attributes: • Strategic yet hands-on delivery mindset. • Strong ownership and accountability orientation. • Clear, concise executive communication. • Ability to operate effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities. **Company Overview:** Mizuho Pune is an integral part of Mizuho Financial Group, one of the world’s leading financial institutions with a strong global presence across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia. Based in India, Mizuho Pune supports Mizuho’s international businesses by delivering high-quality, scalable, and resilient services across multiple functions. Mizuho Pune plays a critical role in driving operational excellence, standardization, and innovation for Mizuho Americas. By combining deep domain expertise with strong process, technology, and analytical capabilities, it partners closely with regional and global teams to support corporate and investment banking, capital markets, and corporate services functions, while adhering to the highest standards of risk management, regulatory compliance, and control. Mizuho Pune offers competitive compensation and benefits package aligned with industry standards and local market practices. Mizuho Pune is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. Employment is subject to applicable background verification checks in accordance with Indian laws and company policies. **https://www.mizuhogroup.com/asia-pacific/mizuho-global-services/careers**