Yury Muro

About Yury Muro

I am a results-driven professional with a strong background in Fintech, blending technical expertise with a customer-centric mindset to deliver impactful financial products. With experience as a Technical Project Manager, I have successfully led cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects on time and within scope, while ensuring alignment with business goals and user needs. My ability to bridge the gap between technical teams and stakeholders has enabled me to drive product innovation and optimize processes for scalability and efficiency. I specialize in a wide range of financial products, including ETD, Fixed Income, Equity, CFD, FX, and more, with a deep understanding of transaction types such as spot, forwards, futures, non-deliverable forwards (NDF), swaps, and options. My working knowledge of pre-trade and post-trade workflows, coupled with familiarity with SWIFT, FIX, and FIXML protocols and various message types, allows me to navigate the complexities of financial systems with ease. Key strengths include- Product Strategy & Roadmapping: Defining product vision, prioritizing features, and aligning roadmaps with business objectives- Stakeholder Management: Collaborating with engineering, design, and business teams to ensure seamless execution- Agile & Waterfall Methodologies: Expertise in both Agile and Waterfall frameworks to drive iterative development and structured project delivery- User-Centric Focus: Conducting user research, analyzing feedback, and translating insights into actionable product requirements- Technical Acumen: Strong understanding of software development processes, financial systems, and protocols, enabling effective communication with technical teams- CRM Expertise: Proficient in leveraging CRM tools like Oracle, Salesforce, and Monday.com to enhance customer engagement and operational workflows- Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Advanced skills in MS Excel for data analysis and reporting, MS Word for documentation, and MS PowerPoint for creating compelling presentations- Bilingual Communication: Fluent in Spanish (native) and Russian (native), facilitating collaboration across diverse teams and markets.

Experience

1. Sr Technical Project Manager, Securities

   OSTTRA

   Nov 2018 — Present · NY, US

   Product Lifecycle Management: Lead end-to-end project lifecycles (initiation, planning, execution), ensuring timely delivery and alignment with product vision- Client-Centric Solutions: Build and configure client integrations in UAT and PROD environments, ensuring smooth onboarding and adherence to requirements- Technical Integration Expertise: Set up connectivity channels (FIX, SFTP, MQ) and manage trade flows via Microsoft Message Queuing (MSMQ), normalizing in-bound/out-bound workflows for efficient data exchange- User Acceptance Testing (UAT): Conduct end-to-end UAT with counterparties and vendors, ensuring product functionality meets client expectations- Stakeholder Collaboration: Hand over completed projects to stakeholders and ops teams, ensuring seamless transitions and ongoing support- CRM Management: Track project stages in Salesforce and Monday.com, providing stakeholders with accurate reports and insights- Pre-Sales Support: Partner with Sales to consult on technical requirements, conduct product demos, and address prospect inquiries, driving client acquisition- Product Strategy Input: Advocate for strategic product changes in Product Requirement Forums, aligning features with client needs and business goals- Product Release Management: Test enhancements, sign off on releases, and ensure quality standards are met before deployment- Problem Resolution: Act as Level Three escalation point, resolving complex production issues in collaboration with Client Services (L1 & L2)- Team Development: Mentor new hires on company values, mission, and role-specific success strategies.

Education

• Baruch College

  Master of Public Administration (MPA)

• International Humanitarian and Economic Institute

  Bachelor's Degree