Calypso Analyst / Engineer / Programmer
Role Overview
We are hiring for a Senior Calypso Specialist on behalf of a leading global investment bank. This role sits within the Capital Markets Technology team and will focus on the development, support, and enhancement of Calypso back-office systems. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Calypso, strong technical or functional capabilities (depending on the role), and a solid understanding of capital markets operations.
There are multiple openings available across Application Support, Software Engineering, and Business Analysis tracks - all centered around the Calypso platform.
Key Responsibilities
- Support and enhance Calypso back-office modules including Settlements, Accounting, Messaging, Reconciliation, and Workflows
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze business requirements and translate them into technical or functional specifications
- Develop and maintain custom Calypso components (e.g., Engines, Scheduled Tasks, Swift Messages) using Java and related technologies
- Manage incidents, change requests, and production releases in a mission-critical trading environment
- Participate in regulatory reporting initiatives (e.g., MMSR, HRF, NORIA)
- Contribute to continuous improvement efforts through automation, documentation, and knowledge sharing
- Engage in project delivery and system upgrades, including testing, deployment, and post-release support
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Finance, or a related field
- 7+ years of experience working with Calypso in a back-office or post-trade environment
- Strong understanding of financial products (FX, Money Market, Bonds, Repos) and the trade lifecycle
- Hands-on experience with Calypso modules such as Engines, Events, Filters, Reporting Framework, Transfers, and Accounting
- For technical roles: Proficiency in Java, SQL, and scripting (e.g., Python, Shell); familiarity with Spring Boot, Docker/Kubernetes is a plus
- For business analyst roles: Proven ability to gather and document requirements, write functional specs, and support testing
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
- Experience working in Agile environments and collaborating with global teams
If you have a strong Calypso background and are looking to join a high-performing team in a global banking environment, we'd love to hear from you.
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