Senior Business Analyst, Calypso, Eqlipse

ASX; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ASX is seeking a Senior Business Analyst for the Eqlipse CCP application, focusing on Bond and Repo trade lifecycle processes. You will gather requirements, analyse trading and risk workflows, and design solutions to deliver system changes.

The role requires strong communication and collaboration across senior stakeholders, with experience across SDLC in agile, lean, and waterfall projects. Flexible/hybrid work options are available within Australia.

Qualifications

• Must have extensive experience with trade processing, workflows, settlement dashboards and reporting, and messaging integration (FIX, JSON, XML).
• Deep understanding of fixed income products including bond and repo life cycles and post-trade processes.
• Proficient in SQL/XML and integration tech such as IBM MQ and REST APIs.
• Experience with SWIFT messaging and Austraclear settlement processes.
• Strong ISO 20022/MT54% messaging knowledge is required.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyse requirements for Eqlipse CCP trading processes across bonds and repos.
• Design solutions and ensure delivery of changes through SDLC.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across levels in an agile/lean environment.

Skills

Trade processing

Fixed income

SQL & XML

SWIFT integration

ISO 20022 MT54%

Agile tooling

5+ years BA experience

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Matrix organization

Change management

Full SDLC experience

Requirements gathering

Calypso/Eqlipse

Exchange/CCP experience

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

IBM MQ

REST APIs

Job description

Senior Business Analyst, Calypso, Eqlipse

ASX: Powering Australia's financial markets

Why join the ASX?

When you join ASX, you’re joining a company with a strong purpose – to power a stronger economic future by enabling a fair and dynamic marketplace for all.

In your new role, you’ll be part of a leading global securities exchange with a strong brand. We are known for being a trusted market operator and an exciting data hub.

www.asx.com.au/about/careers/a-great-place-to-work

We are more than a securities exchange!

The ASX team brings together talented people from a diverse range of disciplines.

We run critical market infrastructure, with 1 in 3 people employed within technology. Yet we have a unique complexity of roles across a range of disciplines such as operations, program delivery, financial products, investor engagement, risk and compliance.

We’re proud to foster a workplace where diversity is celebrated and inclusion is part of our everyday culture. Our employee-led networks champion LGBTIQ+ inclusion, promote gender equality, accessibility and wellbeing, inspire giving and volunteering, and celebrate cultural and religious events, creating a sense of belonging for all. As an AWEI Bronze employer and member of the Champions of Change Coalition for gender equality, we’re committed to a fair and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

The Business Analyst (BA) for the Eqlipse application is responsible for supporting trade lifecycle processes across the organisation’s Eqlipse CCP platform for Bond and Repo products. This role involves gathering requirements, analysing trading and risk processes, designing solutions and ensuring successful delivery of system changes.

Must Have Technical Skills

• Strong hands-on experience with Trade processing, workflows, settlement dashboards and reporting, FIX, JSON and XML messaging integration.
• Understanding of Fixed Income Products (Outright Bond and Repo) including Post Trade processes and Bond & Repo product life cycle events
• Knowledge of SQL, XML, and integration technologies (e.g., IBM MQ, & REST APIs).
• Experience with SWIFT integration and Austraclear settlement processes.
• Swift ISO 20022 and 15022 (MT54%) messaging).
• Exposure to Agile methodologies and tools (JIRA, Confluence).
• 5+ years dedicated business analysis experience working on Agile, Lean and Waterfall projects.
• Effective communication, facilitation, influencing and negotiation skills. Can collaborate with stakeholders across seniority levels.
• Demonstrated effective problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage change within a dynamic environment.
• Be comfortable working within a matrix structure.
• Experience working with Change Management and influencing user behaviour.
• Experience working independently on Tier 1 project across the full SDLC from early ideation to execution and embedment in BAU.
• Experience in gathering stakeholder needs and translating these to detailed Requirements

Nice To Have

• Nasdaq Eqlipse Clearing and/or Calypso experience
• Experience working at an Exchange or Central Counter Party (CCP) in a clearing capacity.

At ASX Group, our diverse workforce is essential to build and maintain a fair and dynamic marketplace. We support flexible working and offer hybrid working options.

We will arrange for successful candidates to have background checks, including reference and police checks, completed as part of the on-boarding process.

To be considered for this position, candidates must be legally authorised to work in Australia on a permanent basis without any restrictions.