Risk Developer (Risk & Data Science)

We are seeking a Senior Risk Developer to support Risk & Data Science initiatives in the MEA Tech domain. The role focuses on development and maintenance of risk management applications using Murex for Market Risk and Credit Risk. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with VaR calculations, EWRS, and MLC/Credit Risk methodologies, along with strong SQL Server and Windows-based application development skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, enhance, and maintain risk management applications on Murex for Market and Credit Risk.
• Implement and validate Value at Risk (VaR) calculations, EWRS, and MLC/Credit Risk models.
• Develop and optimize SQL queries and stored procedures in SQL Server 2012.
• Support integration of risk data feeds and reporting workflows.
• Perform troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and issue resolution for risk applications.
• Collaborate with risk analysts and business stakeholders to ensure accurate risk calculations and reporting.
• Prepare technical documentation and maintain compliance with internal and regulatory standards.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior risk developers.

Required Skills:

• 6-9 years of experience in risk application development, preferably in the financial services domain.
• Hands-on experience with Murex for Market Risk and Credit Risk.
• Strong understanding of Value at Risk (VaR), EWRS, and MLC/Credit Risk methodologies.
• Experience with SQL Server 2012, writing and optimizing queries, and managing databases.
• Experience working in Windows Server 2012 environments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Experience Level: Senior (L3 - 6 to 9 years)
• Exposure to other risk platforms or tools used in trading and risk management.
• Knowledge of regulatory reporting frameworks related to risk.
• Experience with financial data integration and ETL processes.
• Familiarity with scripting or automation to support risk workflows.