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Front Office/Risk Consultant, Calypso, FinTech

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Nasdaq

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Consulting
    Product
  • Lisbon
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You need capital markets consultancy experience, asset class knowledge, risk methodologies expertise, bilingual skills in Spanish and English, and strong analytical and communication abilities.
  • You will gather client requirements, configure and test the system, validate solutions, raise product gaps, train users, and support various project phases to ensure successful deployment.

Requirements

  • Experience working with a software vendor as a Solution Designer Role in Front Office and Risk consultancy within the capital markets industry.
  • Knowledge and functional experience in support of one or more of the following Asset classes: Foreign Exchange (FX), Fixed Income and Money Market (FI/MM), Interest Rate Derivatives (IRD), FX Derivatives (FXD), Credit Derivatives (CRD), Equities, and Equity Derivatives (EQD), Commodities and Commodity Derivatives (CMD).
  • Product valuation.
  • Risk methodologies knowledge (Market, Counterparty Credit, Liquidity).
  • Ability to summarize complex ideas into clear and simple concepts.
  • Strong proficiency in written and spoken Spanish and English (Portuguese is desirable).
  • Strategic attitude. Anticipates future trends and implications accurately by considering the multiple factors involved.
  • Customer focused, able to identify and effectively communicate the requirements and functionalities needed and offered.
  • Able to work effectively with different teams.
  • Desirable: Understanding Front-To-Back Business Units as an overall process flow.
  • Analytical thinking.
  • Result Driven.
  • Effective communication.
  • Team oriented.
  • Transparency and accountability.

Responsibilities

  • Work directly with customers to gather, scope, and document client capital markets requirements and map them to the Calypso Standard Reference Model (CSRM) functions and processes and, influence them towards adopting our best practice solutions.
  • Work hands-on to design, configure, and test the system to ensure that it meets the business requirements wherever is a standard configuration or a deviation from CSRM accelerating the time to market.
  • Follow up with the Client’s end-users to validate the solution delivered, achieve signoff, and continue to support various phases such as Blueprint, Foundation, Execution, SIT, UAT, Migration activities, and Go-live in partnership with project managers.
  • Identify and raise core product gaps and follow up through our internal process until delivery. During the development of enhancements, the Consultant will work with the Product team or Project technical team to iteratively test enhancements to ensure they will meet business requirements. Finally, the Consultant will assist in deployment and validation by the Client.
  • Responsible for training users on the system´s usage, client’s configuration and use cases, and/or new functionality.

FAQs

What is the location of the Front Office/Risk Consultant position?

The position is available in our Lisbon or Vilnius office.

What are the main responsibilities of a Front Office/Risk Consultant?

The main responsibilities include gathering client capital markets requirements, designing and configuring the Calypso system, validating solutions with end-users, identifying product gaps, and training users on the system's functionality.

What qualifications are needed for this role?

Candidates should have experience as a Solution Designer in Front Office and Risk consultancy within the capital markets industry, along with knowledge in various asset classes and risk methodologies.

Is knowledge of multiple languages necessary?

Strong proficiency in written and spoken Spanish and English is required, and knowledge of Portuguese is desirable.

What type of employees are encouraged to apply?

Nasdaq positively encourages applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable law.

What is included in the benefits package?

The benefits package includes a competitive salary, annual bonus, stock options, health insurance, and a flex day program, among other offerings.

Is there an onboarding program for new hires?

Yes, there is an onboarding program focused on the Capital Markets Platform – Calypso Solution Front to Back.

What does the training for this position entail?

The training involves learning the system's usage, client configurations, use cases, and new functionalities related to the Calypso platform.

Do I need a valid work permit to apply for this position?

Yes, a valid work permit in the EU is mandatory to apply for this position.

Are accommodations available for individuals with disabilities during the hiring process?

Yes, Nasdaq ensures reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application, interview process, and other benefits of employment.

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