Project Manager / Scrum Master - Murex & Risk Technology

Huron • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Huron is a global consultancy that collaborates with clients to drive strategic growth, ignite innovation and navigate constant change. Through a combination of strategy, expertise and creativity, we help clients accelerate operational, digital and cultural transformation, enabling the change they need to own their future. You'll help banks, asset management and insurance organizations own their future by helping them to transform and create new business models to meet changing customer needs and drive sustainability. Join our team as the expert you are now and create your future. Huron is seeking a seasoned Front Office Project Manager and Scrum Master with deep Murex and Risk Technology expertise to lead complex, front‑to-back technology initiatives within a global investment banking environment. This role requires a strong blend of program governance, Agile delivery leadership, and front‑office domain knowledge across multiple asset classes, including FX, Rates, Credit, Equities, and OTC Derivatives. The successful candidate will partner closely with Trading, Sales, Quantitative Research, Risk, and Technology teams to deliver regulatory, operational, and strategic outcomes. Your Role: Hybrid PM/BA/Scrum Master - Murex & Risk Technology This role requires a sophisticated blend of project governance, Agile delivery leadership, and deep domain expertise across multi‑asset classes (FX, Rates, Credit, Equities, and OTC Derivatives). You will ensure seamless alignment between front‑office trading desks, quantitative research, and risk management to meet regulatory, operational, and strategic objectives within a global investment banking environment.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Huron Consulting Group offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage to employees and dependents; a 401(k) plan with a generous employer match; an employee stock purchase plan; a generous Paid Time Off policy; and paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Our Wellness Program supports employee total well-being by providing free annual health screenings and coaching, bank at work, and on-site workshops, as well as ongoing programs recognizing major events in the lives of our employees throughout the year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed