Principal IT Business Analyst - (Murex & Regulatory Reporting)

We are seeking an experienced Principal IT Business Analyst to join our team in Abu Dhabi/Paris.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Capital Markets regulatory reporting (MiFID, EMIR, SFTR) and deep expertise in Murex implementation. This role will act as a bridge between business stakeholders and technology teams to ensure successful delivery of complex front-to-back trading and regulatory solutions.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the implementation and enhancement of Murex for front, middle, and back-office functions
• Drive regulatory reporting initiatives and ensure full compliance with MiFID II, EMIR, and SFTR requirements
• Collaborate with traders, risk managers, and operations teams to gather and translate business requirements into functional and technical specifications
• Coordinate with IT and vendor teams to design, test, and implement system solutions
• Analyze and optimize business processes related to trade lifecycle, risk, and reporting
• Conduct UAT, prepare test cases, and support production rollout activities
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) on Murex and regulatory reporting frameworks
• Provide ongoing support, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of existing systems
Prepare documentation, reports, and presentations for stakeholders and senior management

Required Skills & Experience

• 7–10 years of experience as an IT Business Analyst within the Capital Markets / Investment Banking domain
• Proven hands-on implementation experience in MiFID, EMIR, and SFTR regulatory reporting projects
• Strong expertise in Murex (v3.x preferred) — configuration, workflows, trade lifecycle, and risk management modules
• Deep understanding of Front-to-Back trading workflows and Capital Markets products (Rates, FX, Credit, Derivatives, etc.)
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills
• Strong stakeholder management with the ability to bridge communication between business and technology teams
• Experience with Agile / Scrum methodologies is a plus
• Strong verbal and written communication skills