Key Responsibilities
Lead the architecture, design, development, implementation, and support of strategic Murex MX.3 initiatives supporting Santander CIB Global Markets.
Own delivery of enhancements across Front Office, Market Risk, Credit Risk, Finance, Operations, and Back Office domains.
Design and configure Murex components including workflows, pricing, simulation, trade lifecycle, market data, static data, datamarts, and reporting.
Partner with Trading, Risk, Finance, Operations, and Architecture teams to translate business requirements into scalable technology solutions.
Lead platform upgrades, migrations, production releases, environment strategy, and vendor engagement with Murex Professional Services.
Drive platform resiliency, performance tuning, production stability, operational excellence, and incident resolution.
Establish engineering standards, conduct design and code reviews, mentor developers, and foster continuous improvement.
Support regulatory and strategic initiatives impacting Global Markets, including risk and finance transformation programs.
Lead multiple concurrent initiatives while managing delivery risks, dependencies, and stakeholder expectations.
Strong Communication skills and ability to interact/support Trade Floor.
What You Bring
To perform this role successfully, the individual must demonstrate deep Capital Markets technology expertise, strong engineering leadership, and a proven track record delivering enterprise Murex solutions.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Finance, Mathematics, or a related discipline required.
Master's Degree preferred.
Equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience will be considered.
Qualifications
5+ years of Information Technology, Application Development, or Capital Markets Technology experience.
3+ years of hands-on experience implementing, configuring, developing, and supporting Murex MX.3.
Extensive experience across Front Office, Market Risk, Credit Risk, Finance, Operations, Back Office, and/or Datamart modules.
Strong understanding of OTC Derivatives, FX, Fixed Income, Equities, Securities Financing, and Money Markets.
Experience with MxML Exchange, market data, static data, workflows, pricing, simulation, and reporting.
Experience integrating Murex with enterprise platforms using APIs, messaging, and middleware technologies.
Experience with Agile delivery, SDLC, DevSecOps, CI/CD, automated testing, and release management.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior business and technology stakeholders.
Strong analytical, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
Experience leading platform modernization, cloud adoption initiatives, and strategic technology transformation is preferred.
Bi-Lingual/Spanish skills highly desired.
Certifications
Murex certification or equivalent implementation experience preferred.
AWS, Azure, Oracle, Java, Scrum, or related certifications are a plus.
It Would Be Nice For You To Have
Experience supporting global distributed delivery teams.
Experience with regulatory initiatives such as FRTB, Basel, SA-CCR, or similar Capital Markets programs.
Knowledge of cloud-native architecture, observability, and platform automation.
Established history of driving engineering excellence and mentoring high-performing technology teams.
Work Authorization & Sponsorship
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring employer sponsorship to commence employment.
What Else You Need To Know
The base pay range for this position is posted below and represents the annualized salary range. For hourly positions (non-exempt), the annual range is based on a 40-hour work week. The exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, training, licensure and certifications and location.
Base Pay Range
Minimum
$175,000.00 USD
Maximum
$220,000.00 USD
We Value Your Impact
Your contribution matters and it’s recognized. You can expect a fair and competitive rewards package that reflects the impact you create and the value you deliver. We know rewards go beyond numbers. Offering more than just a paycheck our benefits are designed to support you, your family and your well-being, now and into the future. Santander Benefits - 2026 Santander OnGoing/NH eGuide (foleon.com)
Risk Culture
We embrace a strong risk culture and all of our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.
EEO Statement
At Santander, we value and respect differences in our workforce. We actively encourage everyone to apply. Santander is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Working Conditions
Frequent minimal physical effort such as sitting, standing and walking is required for this role. Depending on location, occasional moving and lifting light equipment and/or furniture may be required.
Employer Rights
This job description does not list all of the job duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You may be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment and either you or the employer may terminate your employment at any time for any reason.
What To Do Next
If this sounds like a role you are interested in, then please apply.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible application process for all candidates. If you require any assistance or accommodation due to a disability or any other reason, please contact us at TAOps@santander.us to discuss your needs.
