Job title : Business Analyst - Contract I Credit - Murex & Derivatives
Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg
Deadline : September 30, 2025
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Our Innovative Analysis Team is seeking a Business Analyst (Credit - Murex & Derivatives) for contract opportunities within the financial services sector.The Business Analyst will play a key role in supporting and enhancing credit systems within the Murex platform, with a strong focus on derivatives-related credit exposure.This role requires a solid understanding of derivative products, credit risk processes, and Murex configuration to ensure accurate risk and limit management across trading and risk functionsKey Responsibilities and / or output areas include, but are not limited to :
Define business and system requirements for Murex Credit functionality with a focus on derivatives exposure and credit risk processes.Analyze, document, and optimize end-to-end credit processes, comparing current vs. future state.Assess the impact of new business or regulatory requirements on upstream / downstream systems and the broader credit architecture.Translate credit and derivatives business needs into functional specifications, reports, and Murex configurations.Collaborate with Traders, Risk, and IT teams to ensure accurate credit exposure measurement and integration of derivatives into credit workflows.Support project delivery by assisting with system design, UAT, and integration testing.Ensure alignment with the overall Credit Business Architecture and enterprise standards.Identify and propose system and process improvements across credit, risk, and trading operations.Document business processes and maintain traceability from business requirement through to delivered solution.Strong understanding of derivative products (e.g. swaps, options, forwards) and how they impact credit riskFamiliarity with the trade lifecycle and how it integrates into credit and risk systemsEducation Qualification :
MatricUniversity Qualification, Certificate or Diploma, aligned to relevant experience - Relevant Bachelors’ Degree / Diploma / recognised qualification from an accredited tertiary institution.Skills :
Formal or practical experience in the BABOKMultiple process notationsBusiness Writing SkillsPresentation and Facilitation SkillsData Modelling based on Entity Diagram MappingRepository-Based Modelling tools i.e., ARISBusiness Change Life CycleSystem Development Life Cycle (Waterfall, Agile, RUP)Quality and Risk ManagementACORD Framework, SOA, TOGAF, ARCHIMATEExperience with tools such as Confluence and Jira would be advantageousClosing Date 31 July 2025
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