Senior Murex Consultant (Workflow & Back Office Interfaces)

Role Overview: We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Murex Consultant to join a major financial institution in Amsterdam. This role focuses heavily on Murex Workflows (MxML) and Back Office Interfaces. As a senior contractor, you will drive the design, development, and integration of complex post-trade workflows and connectivity solutions. You will work closely with Business Analysts, Back Office operations, and downstream IT teams to deliver robust, scalable solutions under tight deadlines.

Key Responsibilities: Workflow Development: Design, build, configure, and optimize Murex MxML workflows (Exchange, Task, and Contract workflows) to automate post-trade lifecycles.

Interface Integration: Develop and maintain complex inbound and outbound Back Office interfaces connecting Murex to clearing houses, payment systems (SWIFT), accounting platforms, and regulatory reporting engines.

Technical Analysis: Translate complex Back Office business requirements into high-performing technical designs within the Murex ecosystem.

Testing & Validation: Lead end-to-end integration testing, validation, and debugging of workflows and interface message flows.

Support & Maintenance: Provide high-tier technical support during critical deployment phases and troubleshoot production issues related to connectivity and processing queues.

Required Skills & Qualifications: Experience: Minimum 8+ years of dedicated technical consulting experience within the Murex platform.

Murex Workflows: Deep, proven expertise in MxML Exchange, workflow configuration, formulas, and XML/XSLT transformations.

Back Office Interfaces: Strong hands-on experience configuring Murex processing scripts, confirmation templates, and payment interfaces (e.g., SWIFT, SEPA).

Technical Ecosystem: Proficiency in UNIX/Linux environments, shell scripting, and SQL (Oracle or Sybase).

Domain Knowledge: Solid understanding of Capital Markets, financial instruments (FX, IRD, Equities, Fixed Income), and back-office clearing/settlement lifecycles.

Soft Skills: Strong analytical problem-solving skills, excellent communication in English, and the ability to hit the ground running with minimal supervision.

Work Environment & Logistics: This role is based entirely out of our Amsterdam office. A strict 4 days per week in-office policy is mandatory. Only 1 day per week can be worked remotely. Candidates must already possess the legal right to work as a contractor in the Netherlands (EU passport or valid Dutch work/freelance visa).