Calypso Lead

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Note: Candidates need to be high flexibility for travel and meetings with clients

* 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. Compensation for NYC: 170000-220000 USD Gross per year and based on your interview results. Role Summary: We are seeking a seasoned Senior Calypso Lead to expand our Calypso client footprint across the AMER region and to anchor delivery excellence for ongoing and upcoming programs. This leader will operate at the intersection of business development, solutioning, delivery assurance, talent development, and partner alliances (Nasdaq). The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of hands-on Calypso experience, has led engagements and teams, and is equally comfortable partnering with Sales/CSMs/Client Partners (CPs) and guiding delivery squads to successful outcomes. Mandatory Skills Description: - 10+ years of Calypso (by Nasdaq) experience spanning implementation, upgrades, integration, and production stabilization. - Proven leadership of complex Calypso programs (multi‑team, multi‑vendor) with direct people leadership and coaching. - Expertise across asset classes (e.g., Rates, FX, Credit, Equities, Commodities, Securities Finance, Treasury) and front‑to‑back flows. - Strong solution architecture and estimation skills including scoping, delivery models, and risk management. - Pre‑sales excellence: client workshops, demos/POCs, RFx leadership, executive communication, proposal narrative. - Excellent communication and presentation skills; able to engage C‑level stakeholders and delivery teams with equal fluency. - Hands‑on familiarity with Calypso integration patterns (APIs/messaging), reporting/Datamart, environments, performance, and release management. - Track record hiring and developing Calypso talent, building high‑performing teams, and fostering knowledge sharing. Other Required Skills: - Ability to work with little supervision, be a fast learner, self-motivated, team player, and collaborator with strong problem-solving skills - Must be resourceful and demonstrate initiative in getting the job done - Good oral and written communication skills are essential - Proven track record of delivery of implementation / migration projects - Proven experience in the development of Calypso integrations, reporting, and other technical aspects - Experience of adherence to governance frameworks / implementation and handover to BAU - Comprehensive knowledge of trade flow, trading systems and related concepts and technology, including valuation and client/market risk management - Leadership skills - Excellent analytical skills, understanding of project life cycles, and ability to act in an entrepreneurial manner to ensure the requirements from the business are gathered in the appropriate manner. - Proven analytical, planning, problem solving and decision-making skills - Comfortable with direct communication with all levels of technical and business resources - Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously - Experience with working in a highly collaborative and dynamic multi-team environment

Nice-to-Have

Skills Description: - Experience within a global systems integrator/consulting environment. - Regulatory exposure (e.g., collateral/IM, clearing, risk, reporting). - Knowledge of cloud hosting, containerization, CI/CD for Calypso. - Calypso/Nasdaq product certifications or equivalent recognition. - Nearshore/offshore model leadership and multi‑time‑zone delivery. 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

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