Solution Architect (Murex) - Senior Manager - Financial Services

Company descriptionPublicis Sapient is a digital transformation partner supporting established organizations in achieving a future, digitally enabled state, both in how they operate and how they deliver value to their customers.We help unlock value through a start-up mindset combined with modern, proven methods. Our approach integrates strategy, consulting, and customer experience with agile engineering and creative problem-solving to deliver measurable business outcomes.Guided by our core values and our purpose, helping people thrive in the brave pursuit of what’s next—our global team of more than 20,000 professionals across 53 offices brings together expertise in technology, data science, consulting, and customer-centricity.By combining these capabilities, we enable our clients to accelerate their businesses through the design and delivery of products and services that their customers truly value.OverviewLeverage deep expertise in Murex, with extensive hands-on experience across key modules and architectural frameworks, to define and deliver enterprise-scale solutions. Apply a comprehensive understanding of end-to-end functional processes within banks and asset management organizations, including the interdependencies and interactions between front-office, risk, finance, and operations streams, to drive coherent, scalable, and strategically aligned solution architectures. Lead and influence large-scale architecture and design initiatives, facilitating engagement with senior business stakeholders, platform owners, and technical teams, translating complex requirements into robust functional and technical architectures, aligning across multiple programs, and driving decisions toward sustainable and enterprise-wide solutions.Responsibilities Define and govern the overall Murex architecture landscape, ensuring consistency, scalability, and alignment with enterprise strategy across multiple programs and platforms Drive architectural decision-making and technology selection, establishing standards and best practices for client-specific Murex implementations and broader transformation initiatives Lead complex front-to-back transformation programs, operating across distributed teams and environments, taking ownership of end-to-end solution integrity and delivery outcomes Establish and oversee cross-framework integration strategies, ensuring alignment across platforms, systems, and data layers, supported by robust architectural documentation and governance Translate high-level solution strategies into structured architectural designs, guiding implementation teams and ensuring alignment with agile delivery principles and enterprise objectives Lead go-live strategy and execution across large-scale programs, including governance of change management, test strategy, and post-go-live stabilization frameworks Define and drive the evolution of CI/CD architectures and DevOps practices, enabling scalable, efficient, and high-quality delivery across global teams Drive continuous innovation and optimization of delivery models, including the adoption of automation, cloud capabilities, and advanced tooling to improve efficiency and scalability Establish and own governance frameworks for risk identification, assessment, and mitigation across complex Murex environments, ensuring alignment with regulatory and organizational standards Mentor and guide senior technical teams and architects, fostering capability development and ensuring consistency in architectural practices across the organization ResponsibilitiesQualificationsExtensive hands-on experience with Murex, with deep expertise across technical interfacing areas such as MxML Exchange, Datamart, pre- and post-trade processing, market data, and static data, as well as functional domains including GOM, product and trade lifecycle, pricing, simulation, and counterparty management Proven expertise in defining and governing the technical architecture of large-scale Murex platforms, combined with detailed knowledge of data models, including MxML Exchange and Datamart Demonstrated experience leading and consolidating complex, multi-instance Murex landscapes across enterprise environments Strong hands-on experience with database technologies, including Transact-SQL or PL/SQL, as well as Unix/Linux systems and shell scripting, complemented by proficiency in multiple programming languages Extensive experience leading large-scale transformation initiatives, including greenfield implementations, migration programs, and platform consolidation efforts Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and build alignment across business and technology communities Knowledge of cloud platforms and architecture patterns, with experience driving cloud adoption and modernization strategies Experience with automation of operational processes and advanced delivery practices, including DevOps and CI/CD frameworks using tools such as Bitbucket, Jira, Jenkins, ServiceNow, Automic, and Autosys Hands-on experience with Murex batch configuration, end-of-day (EOD) processing, and platform optimization Experience with Murex upgrades and migrations (e.g., version 3.1.36 and above) is an advantage Strong knowledge of capital markets Deep understanding of IT operating models and service management disciplines, including Incident, Problem, Change, IT Service Continuity, and Capacity Management Additional informationAn inclusive workplace that promotes diversity and collaboration.Access to ongoing learning and development opportunities.Competitive compensation and benefits package.Flexibility to support work-life balance.Comprehensive health benefits for you and your family.Generous paid leave and holidays.Wellness program and employee assistance.As part of our dedication to an inclusive and diverse workforce, Publicis Sapient is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures.