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Calypso Business Analyst

Coforge U.K. Ltd

Calypso Business Analyst

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Coforge U.K. Ltd, City of Westminster

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 4 Sep | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 2f59c78ec0be41db91ca06afac690ce8

Full Job Description

  • The main mandate of Markets and Securities Services Operations Technology (MSSOT) Team is to deliver global and local solutions for Global Market Operations to automate/streamline post trade operations and improve efficiency. We are now seeking a proactive and talented IT professional to join our team.

  • We are working with a vendor application, Calypso, provided by Nasdaq. The relevant Calypso instance is called FXPT Calypso. We have implemented in-house software upstream and downstream of FXPT Calypso to insulate it from CLIENT -specific data and processes; this in-house software is called FXPT. The project overview:

  • Expand the use of FXPT and FXPT Calypso to support the increased Business requirements.

  • Scope: Foreign Exchange (FX) - Confirmations, Settlements and Accounting


    • Purpose of the Role:
  • Provide a clear set of FXPT and FXPT Calypso work estimates to the Project Team and assist in the implementation (design, configuration, testing).

  • Understand existing FXPT Calypso functionality and communicate it to Project Team.

  • Understand Project Requirements and categorise each Requirement as follows:

    • + Requirement fully supported by existing FXPT/FXPT Calypso functionality
    + Requirement partially supported by existing FXPT/FXPT Calypso functionality
    + Requirement not supported by existing FXPT/FXPT Calypso functionality
  • For each Requirement agree a unique reference with Stakeholders

  • For each Requirement that requires FXPT/FXPT Calypso effort, work with FXPT Product Owners to create an effort estimate. If required, work with other system teams to provide an end-to-end estimate including FXPT and non-FXPT estimates.

  • Before supplying an estimate to the Project Team, ensure it has been added to the central list of estimates and it has been reviewed by other FXPT/FXPT Calypso colleagues.

  • Facilitate communication among key stakeholders including communication of work estimates, progress of FXPT/FXPT Calypso implementation.

  • Work closely with Product Owners, Developers and QA colleagues to deliver functionality to Production as quickly as possible.

  • Ensure the FXPT/FXPT Calypso team understands what is to be delivered before beginning development.

  • Agree with the Project Team a testing schedule and go-live (Production) schedule for each delivery.

  • If there are expected or unexpected delays in FXPT/FXPT Calypso deliveries, inform all stakeholders (Project Team, FXPT Management Team) and create an action plan to deliver with agreed amended timelines

  • Work with the Product Owner and QA to define acceptance criteria and test cases for the new configuration/functionality.

  • Create logical and innovative solutions which maximize functionality while also minimizing effort for all teams.

    Applicants must be eligible to work in the specified location


    • Role: Calypso Business Analyst

    Skills : Foreign Exchange, Trade, Calypso,
  • A minimum of 3 years' Calypso software experience specializing in Business Analysis

  • FX Post Trade experience - Confirmations, Settlements, Accounting, Reconciliations

  • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills

  • Strong interpersonal skills - communication, collaboration, presentation, influencing and negotiation

  • Excellent planning and organisation skills

  • Proficiency with SQL and Calypso Architecture and data model


    • Additional Key skills
  • A working appreciation of Agile and DevOps

  • Experience of working with people in different time zones with diverse backgrounds.