Our client, a leading multinational information technology services company, is recruiting for a
Calypso Functional Senior Consultant – Capital Markets
to join their business in
Spain.
Position Title : Calypso Functional Senior Consultant – Capital Markets
Position Type : Permanent
Start Date : ASAP
Location : Remote (Spain)
Contact : F ranci Hernandez | +49 (0) 89 23 88 98 55
Job Summary :
Join a major international initiative focused on incorporating new needs, such as a brand-new Equities & Equity Swap module, into the Calypso v17+ platform.
Key Responsibilities :
- Design functional solutions for Calypso v17.
- Gather customer requirements and maintain continuous interaction with users.
- Break down business requirements into clear and testable User Stories or functional specifications.
- Support the product portfolio.
- Conduct functional testing and validation to ensure User Stories reflect true business needs.
- Provide ongoing feedback, training, and documentation for new Calypso features.
- Translate business language into technical context for developers.
- Ensure requirements align with business objectives and Agile backlog items.
- Support iterative development by refining requirements based on changing needs.
- Assist business users in understanding new features or workflows.
- Work across all banking business areas: Front Office, Middle Office, Back Office, and be familiar with Calypso's automatic and stability control processes.
- Enhance settlement processes, particularly for debt, equity trades, and swap settlements.
Requirements :
- At least 3-4 years of hands-on experience with Calypso, specifically version 16 or newer (we are at v17).
- Practical knowledge of Equities, Equity Swaps, Portfolio Swaps, Derivatives, or FX. Knowledge of fixed income is an asset.
- Ability to translate business requirements into functional solutions.
- Experience participating in projects at an analyst level with client delivery.
- Strong skills and expert knowledge of Calypso trading, risk, messaging, and settlements modules.
- Familiarity with APIs, message queues, and middleware-based communication.
- Proven communication skills in English, capable of engaging with global teams and stakeholders (B2-C1 level).
Desirable :
- Prior involvement in Calypso module implementation or customization, especially for equities, swaps, or forex markets.
- Comprehensive knowledge of Calypso, from contracting to portfolio maturity and lifecycle management.