Senior Business Analyst (Calypso)

Job Description:

Build & change management:

• Analyse enhancement requests for the repo business and new products.
• Propose solutions in collaboration with Architects.
• Specifications, workload estimates, planning, test scenarios, release documentation.
• Coordinate user acceptance tests.
• Monthly releases, following the team’s milestones for analysis, coding and testing.
• Support the release roadmap in production.

Incidents and Requests management (business users and other IT teams):

• Application support, level 3 (expert).
• Troubleshoot and fix issues/bugs.

Continuous improvement:

• Improve operational processes.
• Coach more junior team members as required.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years experience as a Calypso business analyst on Calypso back office.
• Experience on Calypso versions v14 to v17.
• In depth knowledge of Static Data, Workflows, ScheduledTask, Confirmations, Settlements, Messages / Swift messages, Positions, Accounting, Corporate action, Filters, Reporting Framwork, Reconciliation features.
• Understanding of financial assets (repos, bonds, SLB, issuances) and trade lifecycle.
• Experience with regulatory reporting HRF, NORIA, MMSR.
• Experience in interfacing Calypso with external systems.
• Hands-on experience in implementation projects.
• AGILE track record.
• Experience in implementing NR scenarios.
• Willing to do L3 Support if required.
• Willing to do On-call rotation with team mates to cover night and week-end support.
• The candidate should have analytical and problem solving skills, a pro-active mind-set in security, proven ability to work individually under pressure.
• Team player with good interpersonal skills. Very good communication skills and keen to work with business users.

Education Requirements:

• Master’s degree in relevant specialties (IT, finance).
• Minimum 8 years working experience in relevant roles.

Working Hours:

• Work in shift for ASIA (9:00am – 6:30pm SGT) or (11am – 8pm SGT).
• Special week-end operations if required for projects.