Job Title: Calypso Specialist
Location: India
Experience Required: 7 years
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Calypso Specialist with over 7 years of experience in the finance domain particularly in utilizing the Calypso trading platform. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of financial products trade lifecycle management and risk analysis along with the ability to customize and extend Calypso functionalities.
Key Responsibilities
System Implementation and Migration: Lead the migration of custom source code across different versions of Calypso (e.g. from V11 to V14) and ensure seamless integration with existing systems.
Customization and Development: Customize Calypso APIs and develop new functionalities to meet specific business requirements. This includes setting up scheduled tasks reports and accounting processes.
Risk Management: Collaborate with middle and front office teams to configure risk reporting tools conduct sensitivity analyses and validate risk measures.
Project Management: Oversee full lifecycle project management for Calypso implementations ensuring adherence to best practices and governance frameworks.
Collaboration: Work closely with business analysts developers and stakeholders to gather requirements provide updates on project status and ensure successful project delivery.
Technical Support: Provide ongoing support for Calypso users including troubleshooting issues and enhancing system performance.
Documentation: Create detailed documentation for project deliverables including Business Requirement Documents (BRDs) and user guides.
Required Skills
Technical Proficiency: Extensive experience with the Calypso FX trading platform including knowledge of market data management trade lifecycle processes P&L calculations confirmations and reporting.
Programming Skills: Strong background in Java/J2EE development with handson experience in customizing Calypso functionalities.
Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical and problemsolving abilities to assess complex financial scenarios and implement effective solutions.
Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with technical teams and business stakeholders.
Project Management: Proven track record in managing projects within the capital markets domain; familiarity with Agile methodologies is a plus.
Qualifications
Bachelor s degree in Finance Computer Science or a related field.
7 years of experience working with Calypso or similar trading platforms in the financial services industry.
Experience in risk management trade settlement processes and financial product knowledge across multiple asset classes.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced certifications in project management (e.g. PMP) or Agile methodologies (e.g. Scrum Master).
Familiarity with SQL databases and ability to write basic queries.
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