Calypso P/A - ITech Recruiting

RESPONSIBILITIES• Utilize Java to create interfaces that will integrate o Front office trading applications to Calypso (SG’s new back office application) o Calypso to other in-house downstream systems (i.e. Accounting, risk, settlement)• Utilize Java to create conversion and reconciliation tools to migrate data from current back office applications into Calypso• Develop, test and enhance static data load programs• Develop utilities and scripts to facilitate system performance tests• Customize Calypso workflow utilizing Calypso toolkit• Develop custom static data filters utilizing Calypso toolkit• Implement custom trade confirmations utilizing Calypso toolkit• Extend Calypso application security features utilizing Calypso toolkit• Develop custom GUI’s utilizing Calypso toolkit• Develop required reports utilizing Calypso toolkit• Participate in the technical installation and maintenance of new Calypso software releases, patches, upgrades etc..• Maintain internal Calypso project web-site• Coordinate with internal DBA’s and SA’s on the installation and configuration of development, test, QA and production environments.• Set up and test scheduled task jobs • TECHNICAL SKILLSRequired/Must have:• Java, JDBC, Java Web Start, JDK 1.4• UNIX, NT, SQL, Scripting Languages, structured OO programming language• Sybase DBMS experience• Middleware oriented messaging systems (Tibco RV, IBM MQSeries)• Experience/knowledge of XML, XSD, XSLT, HTML, FTP, HTTPDesired/Plus:• Experience utilizing a trading system vendor-based Object Oriented Toolkit/API and Data Model (ie Calypso, Summit, Infinity) BUSINESS KNOWLEDGERequired/Must have:Desired/Plus:• Calypso• Fixed income instruments: ABS, bonds, MBS, repos, etc…• Back Office process flow: external clearing, settlements, custodians• Accounting: AFS, HTM, Trading, FAS 91, IASMANAGEMENT SKILLS (if any)Required/Must have:• Desired/Plus:• COMPETENCIESRequired/Must have:• Excellent written and oral communication skills• Dedicated to excellent client service• Self-motivated• Initiative taker• Organized• Structured approach to problem solving• High degree of accuracy and precision in work • Team playerDesired/Plus:• PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCERequired/Must have:• 3 – 5 years Java experience• 3-5 years experience working in the banking/brokerage industryDesired/Plus:• Java experience integrating a back office fixed income software package• Prior experience with fixed income trading systemsEDUCATIONRequired/Must have:• Bachelors degree.Desired/Plus: