Calypso Business Analyst

Antal International Network; London; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking an experienced Calypso Functional Consultant in London. This role involves extensive collaboration with business users to document requirements, support the Calypso platform, and conduct comprehensive testing. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in corporate treasury, problem-solving abilities, and expertise in Calypso functionalities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Calypso Functional role.
• Strong knowledge of Treasury operations and financial instruments.
• Ability to conduct gap analysis and create documentation.

Responsibilities

• Gather and document functional requirements for Calypso implementations.
• Provide functional support for Front Office and Back Office processes.
• Execute functional test plans and support UAT.

Skills

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Calypso

SQL

XML

Job description

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Calypso Functional Consultant with a strong background in Corporate Treasury and Banking domains. The ideal candidate should have hands-on expertise in front-office and back-office modules of Calypso, including Treasury, Asset Liability Management (ALM), Accounting, and Back Office processing. The consultant will play a key role in requirement gathering, configuration documentation, gap analysis, testing, and production support for the Calypso platform.

Key Responsibilities:

· Act as a liaison between Business Users and the technical teams to understand and document functional requirements for Calypso implementations and enhancements.

· Provide expert functional support for Calypso application, covering both Front Office (Treasury, ALM reports) and Back Office (Accounting, Settlements, Confirmations) functionalities.

· Conduct Gap Analysis to identify differences between business requirements and Calypso capabilities.

· Create and maintain Calypso configuration documentation for ongoing support and audit compliance.

· Design and execute Functional Test Plans to ensure requirements are met.

· Support and participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) by preparing test cases, assisting users, and documenting issues.

· Troubleshoot functional issues in Calypso and coordinate with technical teams for resolution.

· Analyze recurring issues and recommend long-term solutions or automation opportunities to streamline business operations.

· Participate in and support Calypso upgrade projects, validating functional compatibility and regression testing with the latest releases.

· Propose process improvements and contribute to knowledge sharing within the team.

Required Skills & Experience:

· Minimum 5+ years of hands-on Calypso Functional experience in the Treasury and ALM space.

· Solid understanding of financial instruments (FX, MM, Derivatives, Bonds, etc.) used in Treasury operations.

· Proven experience in Back Office operations – including Accounting workflows, settlements, and reconciliations.

· Strong domain knowledge in Corporate Treasury or Banking environments.

· Excellent interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder interactions, especially with business users and SMEs.

· Strong documentation skills with a focus on traceability and compliance.

· Experience with functional testing, defect lifecycle management, and coordinating UAT.

· Ability to identify and recommend improvements in business and system processes.

· Familiarity with Calypso upgrade procedures and compatibility checks.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Experience in automation of repetitive manual processes within Calypso or associated systems.

· Exposure to SQL, XML, or Calypso scripting for basic troubleshooting.

· Understanding of risk, regulatory, and ALM reporting in Calypso.

· Calypso Certification (if available) is a plus.

Soft Skills:

· Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

· Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

· Self-driven with the ability to work independently and in a team.