Calypso BA Accounting

Project description

Luxoft has one of the world's leading Calypso practice.

We are a top-tier Calypso Partner and a market leader in implementation, integration, upgrade, and migration.

We provide end-to-end project services and have delivered Calypso projects across all major asset classes and sectors including investment banking, asset management, corporate treasury, and insurance.

Project Description

Support and additional build out (projects) for Calypso instance.

Responsibilities

• 1. Account Setup & Chart of Accounts Mapping
• Configuration of chart of accounts including account creation, categorization, and hierarchy
• Mapping of Calypso internal accounts to GL accounts in downstream systems (e.g. SAP GL)
• Definition of accounting schemas, posting rules, and account aliases per asset class
• Management of account attributes: currency, legal entity scope, and account type
• Collateral set up of tri-party agreements and accounting flows
• Nostro management

2. Legal Entity Configuration

• Definition and setup of Legal Entities including roles (issuer, counterparty, custodian, etc.)
• Configuration of Static Data Items (SDIs): BIC codes, LEI, settlement instructions, contact details
• Assignment of books, portfolios, and counterparties to the correct legal entity hierarchy
• Management of entity-level permissions, entitlements, and workflow access controls

3. Transfer Rules & Workflow Configuration

• Creation of transfer rules governing movement of cash and securities between accounts
• Configuration of settlement workflows including STP rules, manual override, and exception handling
• Setup of auto-confirmation rules, partial settlement logic, and fails management
• Netting and aggregation rules for transfer optimization across legal entities

4. Matching & Reconciliation Rules

• Configuration of trade matching rules for securities settlement (depot vs. nostro)
• Setup of cash reconciliation rules and tolerance thresholds for intraday and EOD
• Definition of break identification, ageing, and escalation rules
• Integration with external reconciliation tools where applicable

5. Account Reconciliation Reporting

• Design and generation of reconciliation reports per legal entity and book
• Configuration of standard and custom Calypso reconciliation report templates
• Automation of daily, month-end, and year-end reconciliation report production
• Root-cause analysis of breaks and coordination of resolution across settlement and accounting teams

6. Statement Generation per Legal Entity

• Configuration of account, position, and custody statements per legal entity
• Scheduling of automated statement production and delivery via Calypso or SWIFT
• Validation of statement content against internal records and external custodian confirmations

7. Custom Workflows

• Development of custom workflow definitions using the Calypso workflow engine
• Configuration of task station queues, user assignment rules, priority logic, and escalation paths
• Implementation of event-driven triggers linked to trade lifecycle, settlement, and accounting events

8. Integration & Process Optimization

• End-to-end integration design between Calypso and external systems (SAP, SWIFT, custodians)
• Optimization of STP rates across settlement and accounting workflows
• Performance tuning of Calypso batch processes for EOD accounting and position keeping
• Participation in UAT, SIT, and regression testing across integrated environments

SKILLS

Must have

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Computer Science, or related field
• 4+ years proven experience with the Calypso platform (cloud environment preferred)
• 5+ years hands-on Calypso experience as a Business Analyst; including hands on experience with accounting and hedge accounting
• Capital Markets, Middle Office, Accounting and/or Asset Liability Management knowledge is strongly preferred
• Experience working with a software vendor in a Business Analysis role or a functional role within capital markets
• Capital markets instruments: fixed income, equities, FX, derivatives, repos, and structured products
• Trade lifecycle from execution through settlement and accounting treatment (IFRS or local GAAP)
• CSDR settlement discipline regime and fails reporting obligations
• Ability to understand technical issues and possess strong problem solving skills.
• Outstanding performer, persistent and pro-active leader, detailed oriented, and driven to exceed expectations
• Exceptional / pragmatic business judgment combined with strong communication and relationship skills
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving clarity in fast-paced environments
• Experience with data analysis, design and architecture including experience with very large data sets.
• Ability to balance multiple, changing priorities.
• Competent in Agile values, principles, and tools (JIRA, Confluence, etc)
• Strong attention to detail and clear written communication

Nice to have

Experience with the following is a plus

1. Expertise in the support and implementation of the Calypso Front, Middle and Back-Office system.

2. Knowledge and functional experience across Asset Classes

Additionally

• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment is essential.
• Have a willingness to learn new skills
• Must have attention to detail
• Must have the ability to work independently and also as part of a group
• Experience of Agile practices and processes (e.g. SCRUM, KANBAN)
• Any technical knowledge (Writing simple sql query, be able to read code )
• Conflict management ensuring collaborative outcomes
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy