We are looking for an experienced Calypso Back-Office Lead to manage end-to-end banking projects and oversee maintenance. The ideal candidate will ensure smooth operations by collaborating with business, infrastructure, and system teams.
Mandatory Skill(s)
- Master’s degree in IT or Finance;
- Must have experience with Calypso versions v14 to v17;
- Must have expertise in Calypso core features (Static Data, Workflows, SWIFT messaging, Reporting, Reconciliation, etc.);
- Strong understanding of financial instruments (Bonds, Securities) and the trade lifecycle;
- Must have experience with regulatory reporting frameworks;
- Proficient in Calypso integration and project deployment;
- Familiar with Agile, SDLC, DevOps, and tools like Microsoft Office, ServiceNow, and Splunk;
- Strong technical skills in Java, Linux/Unix, PL/SQL, and middleware (e.g., MQ Series);
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Desirable Skill(s)
- Foundational understanding of banking and finance;
- Knowledge of trade lifecycles and financial instruments;
- Familiarity with Capital Markets Front/Back Office systems.
Responsibilities
- Oversee platform delivery and manage in-house solutions, ensuring smooth operations and support;
- Handle enhancement requests for the business and new products, ensuring alignment with business goals;
- Work with architects to design and implement solutions for business needs;
- Lead project planning and documentation, including creating specs, estimates, plans, and test scenarios;
- Manage monthly releases, ensuring milestones for analysis, coding, and testing are met, and support production roadmaps;
- Define and manage release schedules for Calypso applications, ensuring smooth deployments;
- Improve release processes, tools, and automation for better efficiency;
- Collaborate with the build team to set up application monitoring and ensure system stability;
- Monitor daily and monthly processes, addressing user requests and minimizing downtime;
- Report on data quality, particularly during monthly runs, to ensure accuracy in risk data;
- Provide Level 3 support to both business users and IT teams, handling incidents and requests;
- Maintain a knowledge base and contribute to problem resolution, including providing non-functional requirements for monitoring.
If you are interested in this role, click on the “Apply to this job” button below or you could also write in with your CV to Muh Wen Chua at wyman.chua@sciente.com quoting the job title.
