E T Consultant

Job Posting Organization:
The World Bank, a member of the World Bank Group (WBG), is a global organization dedicated to addressing the world's most pressing development challenges. Established to foster economic development and reduce poverty, the World Bank operates in 145 countries with over 182 offices worldwide. The organization employs a diverse workforce that collaborates across cultures and disciplines to create scalable, data-driven solutions aimed at improving lives and generating better job opportunities. The World Bank's mission is to invest in people and strengthen markets, ensuring that development efforts are effective and sustainable. For more information, visit their official website.

Job Overview:
The E T Consultant (ETC) position is part of the World Bank Group's Treasury Operations Department (TREOP), specifically within the Quantitative Solutions and Analytics team (TREQA). This role focuses on providing quantitative and systems expertise to support Treasury middle-office functions, with a strong emphasis on Murex expertise. The ETC will work closely with various teams, including portfolio management, risk, operations, accounting, and technology, to ensure that Murex capabilities are effectively designed and implemented. The position requires a proactive approach to enhance risk analytics, post-trade compliance, investment performance, valuation, and reporting. The consultant will be expected to lead Murex enhancements, develop quantitative analytics, and support compliance capabilities, all while maintaining high standards of documentation and training for junior staff.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the E T Consultant include serving as a Murex subject matter expert for Treasury middle-office functions, leading Murex enhancements and implementations, designing and developing Murex-based quantitative analytics, supporting risk analytics, developing post-trade compliance capabilities, and performing valuation and pricing for fixed-income securities and derivatives. The consultant will also partner with other Treasury teams to identify opportunities for improvement, maintain documentation and controls, and assist in additional projects as needed. Furthermore, the ETC will keep abreast of industry best practices, liaise with internal and external counterparts, and prepare materials for professional collaborations and workshops.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced degree in finance, mathematics, financial engineering, statistics, computer science, engineering, or another quantitative discipline. A minimum of five years of relevant professional experience in capital markets, investment management, quantitative analytics, risk management, valuation, performance, compliance, or financial systems is required. Strong hands-on Murex expertise is essential, along with a solid understanding of fixed-income instruments, derivatives, and capital-market conventions. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to translate business requirements into Murex configurations and analytical solutions, possess strong quantitative and analytical skills, and have experience with analytical tools such as Python, SQL, Power BI, VBA, MATLAB, or R. Professional certifications like CFA, FRM, or PRM are preferred.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for the E T Consultant position includes an advanced degree in a quantitative field such as finance, mathematics, financial engineering, statistics, computer science, or engineering. This educational foundation is critical for understanding complex financial systems and quantitative analytics, which are essential for the role.

Experience:
The position requires at least five years of relevant professional experience in areas such as capital markets, investment management, quantitative analytics, risk management, valuation, performance, compliance, or financial systems. This level of experience is necessary to ensure that the consultant can effectively contribute to the Treasury's operations and provide valuable insights and solutions.

Languages:
The mandatory language for this position is English. A second language is considered a plus, which may enhance communication and collaboration with diverse stakeholders and partners.

Additional Notes:
The E T Consultant position is a local recruitment opportunity with a term duration of one year. The role is full-time and involves working closely with various teams within the World Bank Group. The organization is committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring equal opportunity for all candidates regardless of gender, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. The position is subject to a maximum of three years for Extended Term appointments, and former or current ET staff who have completed their third-year appointment are not eligible for future ET appointments.