Calypso Business Analyst

About the Position

Calypso Business Analyst

Luxoft has one of the world's leading Calypso practices. We are a top-tier Calypso Partner and a market leader in implementation, integration, upgrade, and migration. We provide end-to-end project services and have delivered Calypso projects across all major asset classes and sectors including investment banking, asset management, corporate treasury, and insurance.

Project Description:
Support and additional build out (projects) for Calypso instance.

Compensation for NYC: 160,000-200,000 USD Gross per year based on your interview results.

Responsibilities

• Account Setup & Chart of Accounts Mapping

  • Configuration of chart of accounts including account creation, categorization, and hierarchy
  • Mapping of Calypso internal accounts to GL accounts in downstream systems (e.g. SAP GL)
  • Definition of accounting schemas, posting rules, and account aliases per asset class
  • Management of account attributes: currency, legal entity scope, and account type
  • Collateral set up of tri-party agreements and accounting flows
  • Nostro management

• Legal Entity Configuration

  • Definition and setup of Legal Entities including roles (issuer, counterparty, custodian, etc.)
  • Configuration of Static Data Items (SDIs): BIC codes, LEI, settlement instructions, contact details
  • Assignment of books, portfolios, and counterparties to the correct legal entity hierarchy
  • Management of entity-level permissions, entitlements, and workflow access controls

• Transfer Rules & Workflow Configuration

  • Creation of transfer rules governing movement of cash and securities between accounts
  • Configuration of settlement workflows including STP rules, manual override, and exception handling
  • Setup of auto-confirmation rules, partial settlement logic, and fails management
  • Netting and aggregation rules for transfer optimization across legal entities

• Message Workflow Configuration

  • Design and configuration of inbound and outbound message routing workflows
  • Setup of SWIFT MT templates: MT103, MT202, MT540/541, MT542/543, MT548, MT950, MT940
  • Configuration of MX (ISO 20022) templates: pain.001, camt.052/053/054, sese.023/024, pacs.008/009
  • Definition of message routing rules, transformation mappings, and SWIFT connectivity
  • Troubleshooting of message failures and SWIFT exception handling

• SAP Integration – AP, Payments Engine & General Ledger

  • Integration of Calypso accounting entries with SAP Accounts Payable (AP BAS)
  • Configuration of the SAP Payments Engine interface for outbound payment instructions
  • Mapping and reconciliation of Calypso journal entries to SAP GL cost centres and profit centres
  • Management of Calypso-to-SAP interface: file formats, posting frequencies, error handling

• Matching & Reconciliation Rules

  • Configuration of trade matching rules for securities settlement (depot vs. nostro)
  • Setup of cash reconciliation rules and tolerance thresholds for intraday and EOD
  • Definition of break identification, ageing, and escalation rules
  • Integration with external reconciliation tools (e.g. Intellimatch, TLM) where applicable

• Account Reconciliation Reporting

  • Design and generation of reconciliation reports per legal entity and book
  • Configuration of standard and custom Calypso reconciliation report templates
  • Automation of daily, month-end, and year-end reconciliation report production
  • Root-cause analysis of breaks and coordination of resolution across settlement and accounting teams

• Statement Generation per Legal Entity

  • Configuration of account, position, and custody statements per legal entity
  • Scheduling of automated statement production and delivery via Calypso or SWIFT
  • Validation of statement content against internal records and external custodian confirmations

• Custom Workflows

  • Development of custom workflow definitions using the Calypso workflow engine
  • Configuration of task station queues, user assignment rules, priority logic, and escalation paths
  • Implementation of event-driven triggers linked to trade lifecycle, settlement, and accounting events

• BO Reporting – Payments, Positions, Transfers & Task Station

  • Production of operational reports: payment runs, position reports, and transfer blotters
  • Configuration of Calypso Task Station for real-time monitoring of settlement tasks and fails
  • Development of MIS reports covering exposure, settlement efficiency, and fails rates
  • Data extraction for regulatory reporting linkages (EMIR, MiFID II)

• Integration & Process Optimisation

  • End-to-end integration design between Calypso and external systems (SAP, SWIFT, custodians)
  • Optimization of STP rates across settlement and accounting workflows
  • Performance tuning of Calypso batch processes for EOD accounting and position keeping
  • Participation in UAT, SIT, and regression testing across integrated environments

Requirements

• Must have

  • A degree in Accounting and Finance
  • 8+ years' experience with Capital markets instruments: fixed income, equities, FX, derivatives, repos, and structured products
  • Trade lifecycle from execution through settlement and accounting treatment (IFRS or local GAAP)
  • CSDR settlement discipline regime and fails reporting obligations

• Should have

  • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
  • Willingness to learn new skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a group
  • Experience of Agile practices and processes (e.g. SCRUM, KANBAN)
  • Any technical knowledge (Writing simple SQL query, be able to read code)
  • Conflict management ensuring collaborative outcomes
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

We Offer

• Competitive salary: 160,000-200,000 USD Gross per year
• Full-time position
• Senior level role
• On-site work location

About the Company

Luxoft is a global leader in digital transformation and technology services, specializing in the financial services sector. We are committed to delivering innovative solutions and exceptional service to our clients.

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