Derivatives Operations Technology & Change Director (Murex)

Responsibilities

• Derivatives Operations & Business Engagement
• Partner with Derivatives Operations teams to understand workflows, risks, and control requirements.
• Lead requirements gathering and documentation for middle-office, confirmations and settlements processes.
• Translate operational needs into functional and technical specifications.
• Murex Platform Ownership
• Provide functional ownership of the Murex platform for Derivatives Operations.
• Oversee configuration, enhancements, and vendor-led deliveries.
• Ensure alignment between Murex functionality and operational processes.
• Delivery, Development & Testing
• Oversee design, development, and testing for BAU and project initiatives.
• Own testing strategy including UAT and regression testing.
• Coordinate release planning and defect resolution.
• BAU & Production Support
• Provide senior oversight of production support.
• Act as escalation point for critical operational incidents.
• Drive root cause analysis and permanent fixes.
• Prioritization & Governance
• Manage prioritization across BAU and project workstreams.
• Provide governance, reporting, and senior management updates.
• Leadership
• Lead and mentor analysts, developers, and testers.
• Represent Derivatives Operations technology initiatives in senior forums.

Requirements

• Strong experience in Derivatives Operations (Middle Office, Confirmations & Settlements).
• Deep experience with the Murex platform.
• Proven delivery of BAU and project change in parallel.
• Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills.
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• Other requirements
• Company Overview
• Mizuho Americas offers a competitive total rewards package.
• We are an EEO/AA Employer - M/F/Disability/Veteran.
• We participate in the E-Verify program.
• We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to require pre- and post-hire drug testing as permitted by applicable law.
• #LI-MIZUHO

Benefits

Additional Information

Join Mizuho as a Derivatives Operations Technology & Change Director (Murex)! In this role you will lead the delivery and support of technology solutions for Derivatives Operations, with a primary focus on Middle Office, Confirmations and Settlements across both Business-As-Usual (BAU) and strategic initiatives. You will have senior ownership of Murex-based solutions, and act as the key interface between Derivatives Operations, Technology, and external vendors.

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