Calypso Business Analyst

Antal International; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial sector is seeking a highly skilled functional specialist experienced with the Calypso platform. The successful candidate will engage with stakeholders, provide functional support and testing, and drive process improvements to ensure optimal treasury operations. A solid background in Corporate Treasury functions is essential, along with excellent communication and analytical skills to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Calypso platform (7+ years).
• In-depth understanding of asset classes - FI, MM, FX, VaR.
• Experience with Requirement Gathering, Gap Analysis, Functional Testing.

Responsibilities

• Engage with stakeholders to gather and document requirements.
• Perform Gap Analysis and articulate functional impacts.
• Provide functional support for Calypso application across Front and Back Office.

Skills

Calypso platform experience

Corporate Treasury functions

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance

Certification in financial systems or BA methodologies

Job description

Job Description

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 the 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.