MUREX BUSINESS ANALYST

Who are we?

Sanlam Financial Markets (“SFM”) is the business unit in Sanlam Group that is responsible for managing shareholder credit, market, and liquidity risks, developing balance-sheet enabled products, and developing solutions to optimize Sanlam’s balance sheet(s) to generate shareholder value. SFM works closely with the Balance Sheet Management function of Sanlam to assist the Balance Sheet Management Function in its pursuit of optimising returns on the Sanlam balance sheet.

KEY PEFORMANCE AREAS:

• Mx.3 experience in Back Office (Confirmations, Payments, Workflow, Collateral)
• Mx.3 experience in MxML workflows configuration – DataDictionary (XML, XSLT, XLSTREE etc)
• OSP Configuration and OSP rights
• GOM module - STP rights, Portfolio rights
• Experience in Datamart and Reporting solutions
• Experience with MLC configuration and LRB reporting
• Operationalise – go live with configuration
• Sound knowledge of all aspects of the business applications
• Manage technical aspects of all interfaces
• Implement and test on going enhancements to systems due to changes in business needs
• Compilation of Business Specifications
• System testing and signoff
• User training, including adequate training is provided on handover post take-on

Liaison with users, IT technical staff and application software vendor

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES / OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• At least 2 years’ experience working with Murex (Mx.3)
• Knowledge of Mx.3 accounting will be advantageous
• Understanding of financial markets
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Understanding of UNIX, SQL, LINUX, etc.
• Understanding of various risks; market, credit and operational
• Lifecycle of system development and implementation
• Sound Excel knowledge

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

·       Team player

·       Takes initiative

·       Perseverance

• Reliable and committed
• Dedicated and hard working
• Good communication skills
• Ability to handle pressure
• Excellent attention to detail
• Flexible and adaptable with good persuasive qualities
• Ability to think laterally
• Analytical thinking skills and reasoning ability

QUALIFICATIONS:

B Com or relevant tertiary qualification

Personal Attributes

Build a successful career with us

We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future – your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping  our employees to realise their worth. Through its five business clusters – Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.

Core Competencies

Turnaround time

The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers. 

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