Job Description

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