Senior IT Officer, Architecture Job #: req35507 Organization: World Bank Sector: Information Technology Grade: GG Term Duration: 5 years 0 months Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment Location: Washington, DC,United States Required Language(s): English Preferred Language(s): Closing Date: 2/6/2026 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC
Description
Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working at the World Bank Group provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty, increasing shared prosperity and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 130 offices worldwide, we work with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges. For more information, visit www.worldbank.org
ITS Vice Presidency Context:
The Information and Technology Solutions (ITS) Vice Presidential Unit (VPU) enables the World Bank Group to achieve its mission of ending extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet by delivering transformative information and technologies to its staff working in over 150+ locations. For more information on ITS, see this video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=VTFGffa1Y7w
Unit Context:
ITS Finance accelerates information and technology as a force multiplier supporting WBG core finance and risk while enabling increased financial operations agility through a range of robust, flexible financing instruments and facilities for WBG private and public sector clients. We collaborate closely with our business partners to be a leading developmental financial institution that continues to deepen and sustain developmental impact.
Duties and accountabilities:
• Lead the Front Office stream in the end-to-end implementation, enhancement, and support of the Murex platform.• Configure and optimize FX, Money Market (MM), Interest Rate Derivatives (IRD), Bonds, and Securities Finance modules within Murex.• Work closely with traders, risk managers, and business analysts to capture requirements and translate them into technical configurations.• Manage and enhance Pricing, Valuation, Market Data, Deal life cycle and Simulation Views modules to support front-office activities and decision-making.• Ensure accurate market data setup and consistency across Murex environments.• Perform impact assessments for new product setups and system changes.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Risk, Back Office, Finance, IT) to ensure end-to-end trade lifecycle integrity.
Selection Criteria
• A Minimum of 7–10 years of experience in treasury systems, with a minimum of 5 years of hands-on Murex configuration experience.• Good understanding of project management approaches and, ideally, projects implemented under the Agile Framework.• Strong understanding of Forex, Money Markets, Derivatives, Bonds, and Securities Finance products, including their pricing, events and valuation concepts.• In-depth knowledge of Murex Pre-trades, e-trade pad, Market Data, and Simulation modules.• Very good experience in defining and calibrating Interest rate curves with different instruments.• Experience with trade capture, product configuration, and pricing setup in Murex Front Office.• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot configuration and pricing issues.
WBG Culture Attributes:
1. Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
2. Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.
3. Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results.
World Bank Group Core Competencies
The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.
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