Huron

Project Manager, Scrum Master – Murex, Risk Technology

Huron

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Chicago • Illinois • United States

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Job Level

SeniorLead

Tech Stack

Azure

About the role

  • Drive end‑to‑end delivery of high‑profile front‑office programs, acting as the primary liaison between Traders, Sales, Quants, Risk Managers, and Technology teams
  • Manage cross‑asset technology roadmaps, ensuring complex trading workflows for OTC products and derivatives are optimized and compliant
  • Act as the central point of contact for stakeholders, translating high‑level business vision into actionable project milestones
  • Lead core Scrum ceremonies (daily stand‑ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and demos) to maintain high‑velocity delivery
  • Manage and prioritize the product backlog in Jira/Confluence, balancing front‑office immediate needs with long‑term architectural stability
  • Implement Agile best practices while maintaining rigorous alignment with PMO governance standards, including RAID logs, milestone tracking, and audit‑ready documentation
  • Oversee the execution of Murex‑specific initiatives, focusing on FO trading modules, market data integration, pricing engines, and trade capture flows
  • Drive the delivery of advanced risk capabilities, including Market Risk (VaR, Greeks, Sensitivities, Stress Testing) and Credit Risk (PFE, CVA, Counterparty Exposure)
  • Coordinate the configuration of complex data dependencies, such as yield curves, volatility surfaces, and risk factor setups in collaboration with Murex configuration teams
  • Translate complex requirements into detailed functional specifications for booking, validation, and workflow routing
  • Ensure seamless FO–MO–BO (Front‑to‑Back) handoffs and robust integration with downstream P&L, collateral management, and regulatory reporting platforms
  • Manage pre‑trade risk check implementations and real‑time risk engine updates
  • Lead comprehensive cross‑functional testing cycles, including SIT, UAT, and regression testing for Murex streams and risk engines
  • Oversee production release management, including deployment readiness, issue triage, and post‑go‑live stabilization
  • Ensure all integration layers are validated, stable, and production‑ready to support 24/5 global trading.

Requirements

  • 12+ years of technology project delivery within a Foreign Investment Bank or similar Tier‑1 financial institution
  • Proven track record of managing multi‑stream programs, demonstrating high‑level accountability
  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent certification
  • Expert‑level proficiency with Agile toolsets (Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps)
  • Deep knowledge of Derivatives, OTC, FX, Rates, Credit, and Equities
  • Hands‑on experience with Murex (FO modules, Datamart, or Simulation)
  • Solid understanding of regulatory‑driven risk enhancements and Basel III/IV frameworks
  • Ability to engage with developers and quants on technical design, data mapping, and API integrations
  • Ability to balance the flexibility of Agile with the structured reporting required by traditional PMO governance
  • Exceptional communication skills to engage with high‑pressure trading desks and senior executives
  • Strong skills for root cause resolution during complex Murex deployments and incident management
  • Ability to ensure all technology solutions are scalable and align with the bank's long‑term strategic architecture.
Benefits
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage to employees and dependents
  • 401(k) plan with a generous employer match
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Generous Paid Time Off policy
  • Paid parental leave and adoption assistance
  • Free annual health screenings and coaching
  • On-site workshops
  • Ongoing programs recognizing major events in the lives of employees
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Hard Skills & Tools
AgileScrumMurexrisk managementdata mappingAPI integrationsregulatory compliancefunctional specificationscross-functional testingproduction release management
Soft Skills
communicationstakeholder managementproblem-solvingaccountabilityflexibilityleadershipcollaborationprioritizationroot cause resolutionengagement
Certifications
Certified Scrum Master (CSM)