Calypso Business Analyst

Macpower Digital Assets Edge; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Calypso Business Analyst with over 7 years of expertise. The role involves engaging with business stakeholders, performing gap analysis, and supporting Calypso implementations. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a deep understanding of financial products.

Qualifications

• 7+ years hands-on experience with Calypso platform.
• Experience in Requirement Gathering, Gap Analysis, and Functional Testing.

Responsibilities

• Gather and document functional and business requirements from stakeholders.
• Perform Gap Analysis and collaborate on Calypso configuration.
• Define and execute functional test cases and support UAT.

Skills

Calypso

Communication

Analytical

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Economics

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Calypso Documentation

Job description

Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Calypso Business Analyst with over 7 years of domain expertise to work across front-office, back-office, and risk functions. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Calypso implementation/configuration and a deep understanding of financial products. This role demands strong interaction with business users, documentation expertise, and the ability to support full software development lifecycle phases, including UAT and production support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage with business stakeholders (Corporate Treasury or Banking clients) to gather and document functional and business requirements.
• Perform Gap Analysis and articulate functional impacts related to Calypso implementations.
• Collaborate closely with technical teams for Calypso configuration, enhancement, and rollout.
• Create and maintain functional design documents, process flows, and user guides aligned with client needs.
• Provide functional support for Calypso application across Front Office (FI, MM, FX, VAR) and Back Office (Accounting, Settlement).
• Define and execute functional test cases and participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Work with users to analyze and resolve repetitive functional issues, offering long-term solutions and process improvements.
• Drive automation opportunities and recommend best practices to optimize treasury operations.
• Assist in Calypso system upgrades, ensuring business continuity while adopting new features.
• Interface with SMEs, developers, and QA teams to ensure seamless delivery of business solutions.

Mandatory Technical & Functional Skills:

• Hands-on experience with Calypso platform (7+ years).
• In-depth understanding of asset classes:
• Front Office: Fixed Income (FI), Money Market (MM), Foreign Exchange (FX), Value at Risk (VaR).
• Back Office: Accounting, Settlements, Reporting.
• Strong understanding of Corporate Treasury functions or Banking Operations.
• Experience with Requirement Gathering, Gap Analysis, and Functional Testing.
• Exposure to Calypso upgrade projects is an advantage.
• Proficient in Calypso documentation standards and configuration knowledge.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work in agile and fast-paced environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or related field.
• Certification in financial systems or BA methodologies (e.g., CBAP) is a plus.