Calypso BA Accounting

Luxoft; Schweiz; À distance; CHF 120 000 - 160 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Luxoft is seeking a Senior Calypso Business Analyst in Switzerland to support and extend Calypso implementations across asset classes, including accounting schemas, entity setup, and settlement workflows within Calypso. The role requires 4+ years with Calypso, 5+ years in capital markets, strong analytical and communication skills, and experience with Jira/Confluence in an Agile environment.

On-site collaboration with cross-functional teams is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Computer Science, or related field.
• 4+ years proven Calypso experience (cloud preferred).
• 5+ years as a Calypso Business Analyst in capital markets.

Responsabilités

• Account Setup & COA mapping.
• Configure chart of accounts and hierarchy.
• Map Calypso accounts to GL in downstream systems.
• Define accounting schemas, posting rules, and aliases.
• Manage entity permissions and workflow access.
• Create transfer rules and settlement workflows.
• Configure reconciliation reporting templates.
• Develop custom Calypso workflows and integrations.

Connaissances

Calypso platform

Business Analyst

Capital markets knowledge

Trade lifecycle

JIRA

Confluence

Analytical skills

Communication

Agile methodologies

Problem solving

Formation

Bachelor's or Master's in Finance/CS

Outils

Calypso

Description du poste

Project description

Luxoft has one of the world's leading Calypso practice.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.

Responsibilities

• 1. 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 management2. 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 controls3. 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 entities4. 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 where applicable5. 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 teams6. 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 confirmations7. 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 events8. Integration & Process Optimization
• 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

SKILLS

Must have

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Computer Science, or related field
• 4+ years proven experience with the Calypso platform (cloud environment preferred)
• 5+ years hands-on Calypso experience as a Business Analyst; including hands on experience with accounting and hedge accounting
• Capital Markets, Middle Office, Accounting and/or Asset Liability Management knowledge is strongly preferred
• Experience working with a software vendor in a Business Analysis role or a functional role within capital markets
• 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
• Ability to understand technical issues and possess strong problem solving skills.
• Outstanding performer, persistent and pro-active leader, detailed oriented, and driven to exceed expectations
• Exceptional / pragmatic business judgment combined with strong communication and relationship skills
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving clarity in fast-paced environments
• Experience with data analysis, design and architecture including experience with very large data sets.
• Ability to balance multiple, changing priorities.
• Competent in Agile values, principles, and tools (JIRA, Confluence, etc)
• Strong attention to detail and clear written communication

Nice to have

Experience with the following is a plus:1. Expertise in the support and implementation of the Calypso Front, Middle and Back-Office system.2. Knowledge and functional experience across Asset ClassesAdditionally: Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment is essential. Have a willingness to learn new skills Must have attention to detail Must have the ability to work independently and also 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