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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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:

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

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

Other

Languages

English: C2 Proficient

Seniority

Senior

Remote Canada, Canada

Req. VR-122465

Calypso

BCM Industry

23/04/2026

Req. VR-122465