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
- 5+ years hands-on Calypso experience as a Business Analyst; including hands on experience with accounting and hedge accounting
- 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
- 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
