Senior Business Analyst – Calypso (Hybrid)

SENIOR BUSINESS ANALYST – CALYPSO (HYBRID LISBON)

Portuguese company hires for hybrid position

📍 Location: Lisbon, Portugal (Hybrid)

⚠️ Only candidates already based in Portugal will be considered

💼 Work Model: Hybrid – Onsite / Hybrid (according to team needs)

🗣️ Language Requirements: Fluent English

🕓 Seniority: Senior (6+ years of experience)

🏭 Sector: Banking

⚠️ Instructions: Please send your CV in English and make sure to include all skills and experience that match the requirements of the opportunity. This will significantly increase your chances of success

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Role Overview

We are looking for a Senior Business Analyst with Calypso expertise to join a Front Office IT environment focused on Securities Finance.

In this role, you will act as a key interface between business stakeholders and IT, taking ownership of requirements gathering, User Story definition, functional specifications, and end-to-end functional testing within the Calypso platform.

This is a high-visibility role requiring strong exposure to financial markets, securities financing products, and complex business processes.

Key Responsibilities

·         Requirements & User Stories:Gather, analyze, and translate business needs into clear and structured functional requirements and User Stories.

·         Functional Specifications:Write comprehensive functional specifications ensuring full alignment with business objectives and technical feasibility.

·         Testing & Quality Assurance:Lead and support functional testing activities, working closely with development teams to ensure high quality, reliability, and compliance.

·         User Training & Support:Deliver user training sessions and provide ongoing functional support to ensure optimal adoption and system usage.

·         Stakeholder Collaboration:Act as a trusted partner for Front Office, IT, and other stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and delivery.

Required Technical & Functional Skills

·         Calypso knowledge – practical experience

·         Strong expertise in Financial Markets, with solid understanding of financial instruments

·         Securities Finance knowledge – highly valued

·         Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage complex business scenarios

·         Proven experience in Business Analysis within Front Office IT environments

Languages

·         English – Fluent / Expert (mandatory)

Soft Skills

·         Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a team

·         Excellent communication, organization, and analytical skills

·         Strong attention to detail, especially under pressure and tight deadlines

·         Proactive, flexible, and solution-oriented mindset

·         High motivation to work closely with Front Office IT teams

Keywords – Must Be Clearly Listed in the CV

Senior Business Analyst, Calypso, Securities Finance, Financial Markets, Front Office IT, Functional Specifications, User Stories, Requirements Gathering, Functional Testing, Trading Systems, Capital Markets, English Fluent, Lisbon

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