BA Calypso

Software Requirements

Required:

• Extensive knowledge of Calypso versions 16.1 onwards (including upgrades and migrations)
• Proven experience with Calypso Modules: Pricing, Accounting, ERS, Workflows, Reporting, Task Station, and Scheduled Tasks
• Solid understanding of Calypso Hedge Accounting and Collateral modules with integrations
• Strong domain knowledge in Fixed Income, Derivatives, Money Markets, Advances, LCs, and Equities
• Familiarity with Derivatives Clearing affirmation processes
• Working knowledge of SQL, relational databases, and data management techniques

Overall Responsibilities

• Lead the analysis, design, and implementation of Calypso-based solutions supporting diverse financial products and lifecycle events
• Gather and analyze business requirements, translating them into scalable, high-quality system solutions across front and back-office processes
• Support platform upgrade projects, data migration, and system enhancements from initiation to delivery
• Collaborate with technical teams, operations, and stakeholders to ensure adherence to compliance, security, and operational standards
• Identify and resolve technical issues in Calypso implementations, ensuring performance and stability
• Conduct process reviews, gap analysis, and documentation to support operational excellence
• Lead or contribute to integration efforts with external systems, trading platforms, and data sources
• Drive continuous improvement in system performance, reliability, and process automation
• Mentor junior team members and promote best practices within the project lifecycle

Technical Skills (By Category)

Business Analysis & Functional Skills:

• Extensive experience gathering, analyzing, and documenting business requirements for financial markets
• Strong understanding of derivatives, fixed income, equity, and money market products and their lifecycle events
• Ability to map business needs into machine-readable rules and system configurations

Calypso-Specific:

• Deep knowledge of Calypso modules: Pricing, Accounting, ERS, Task Station, Workflows, and Collateral
• Expertise in Calypso upgrade, migration, and integration projects

Databases & Data Management:

• SQL proficiency for relational data analysis and validation
• Knowledge of data reconciliation, data quality checks, and metadata management

Frameworks & Technologies:

• Calypso modules and APIs for trading and risk management
• Data integration tools and middleware

Development & Integration Tools:

• API development and consumption (REST, SOAP)
• External system integrations for trading, clearing, and collateral management

Security & Governance:

• Understanding of security standards for financial data (e.g., PCI DSS)
• Experience with Calypso security features and best practices in enterprise platforms

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 8+ years of experience supporting, implementing, or optimizing Calypso in financial institutions or trading environments
• Proven track record in Calypso upgrades, migrations, and integration projects
• Extensive experience with front-to-back office workflows across derivatives, fixed income, and equities
• Familiarity with derivatives lifecycle, valuation, and clearing affirmation processes
• Ability to lead requirements specifications, gap analysis, and cross-team collaboration.

Professional Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for complex system configurations and process optimization
• Excellent communication for stakeholder engagement and documentation
• Leadership qualities for guiding projects and mentoring junior staff
• Adaptability to evolving regulatory requirements and technology landscapes
• Critical thinking with a focus on security, compliance, and operational resilience
• Collaborative approach to cross-disciplinary teams and process improvement