Senior Calypso Developer Analyst – Global Capital Markets recruitment
Headquartered in San Francisco, UnionBanCal Corporation is a financial holding company with assets of $89.7 billion at December 31, 2011. Its primary subsidiary, Union Bank, N.A., is a full-service commercial bank providing an array of financial services to individuals, small businesses, middle-market companies, and major corporations. The bank operated 414 branches in California, Washington, Oregon, Texas and New York, as well as two international offices, on December 31, 2011. UnionBanCal Corporation is a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd., which is a subsidiary of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. Union Bank is a proud member of the Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG, NYSE:MTU), one of the world's largest financial organizations. Visit www.unionbank.com for more information.
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The Senior Calypso Developer Analyst reports to the SVP, Global Capital Markets Systems and Technology Manager.
Major Responsibilities:
65% LEAD APPLICATION DEVELOPER - Responsible for full Software Development Life Cycle of derivatives application systems including design, development, unit and integration testing and implementation. Works closely with users to establish system specifications, design real-time and batch interfaces and resolve problems. Recommends system improvements including new applications, and develops plans to improve service and efficiencies in the business areas including the technical support team. Ensures development of efficient application system solutions that are compatible with UB architecture, compliant with UB policies and follow internal standards. Documents modifications to applications and their run-time environments. Designs, evaluates and implements tools to enhance efficiency of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes supported by GCM SysTech. Serves as technical liaison with ITG, the Bank's centralized Information Technology Group.
As resources are assigned, acts as lead developer on projects, managing other resources in design, development, testing and implementation efforts. Works with GCM SysTech Manager, Project Manager and GCM business units to prioritize tasks. Conducts and participates in code reviews. Coaches others in programming techniques.
Works closely with Business Systems Analysts analyzing incoming requests. Develops solutions, incorporating data security, compliance and audit requirements. Evaluates and recommends new systems and solutions for Global Markets projects.
10% VENDOR RELATIONSHIPS - Maintains vendor relationships, including those involving Global Capital Markets most critical applications. Responsible for keeping vendor portals update to date, identifying, tracking, testing and closing issues with application software. Provides information to and works with vendors to bring about efficient resolution of open issues. May include but is not limited to the following vendor applications: Calypso, Openlink Endur and Algorithmics Collateral.
10% STRATEGY - Participates and contributes to discussions on strategic direction of applications in Global Capital Markets. Evaluates software, recommends new applications, modules and improvements. Proposes, develops and executes on plans to improve service. Researches, develops and evaluates alternative systems solutions, and recommends the most efficient and cost effective solution for systems design or integration.
10% PRODUCTION APPLICATION SUPPORT - Acts as senior level technical resource for production issues. Serves as technical support to the business areas and production support teams on the most critical applications.
5% - OTHER DUTIES - Performs related duties as needed. Demonstrates knowledge of and is sensitive to the current regulatory environment; adheres to the Bank's Risk Vision, risk management policies and programs; recognizes and proactively addresses risk (including but not limited to those associated with Bank Secrecy Act, anti-money laundering, consumer compliance, fair lending, fiduciary responsibilities, and privacy); identifies and appropriately manages risks.
Professional Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Excellent understanding of Calypso development environment and derivative products including; Interest Rate Derivatives, FX Options, Total Return Swaps, Credit Default Swaps, Equity Derivatives, Trading products (Bonds, Futures); front to back including trade entry, market data, accounting, payments, confirmations, interfaces, system configuration.
- Excellent developer skills in multiple languages and development environments, (J2EE, .Net, XML).
- Experience with one or more of the following databases: MS-SQL, Oracle, Progress 4GL.
- Proven ability with full Software Development Lifecycle including understanding of control and audit structures within an organization.
- Experience and willingness to write requirements documents, design documents, procedural documents, etc.
- Experience with system upgrades including conversions, configuration, regression testing.
- Willingness to support more than one system, for example, Energy Derivatives, Collateral.
- Propose and implement solutions for all levels of Calypso projects.
- Carry out production support for the most difficult system issues.
- Train and mentor junior developers and production support staff.
- Excellent people skills interacting with users in a production environment and maintaining effective, productive relationships.
Education, Licensure, Experience:
- 4 year college degree required or extensive work experience - Emphasis in Information Systems or Computer Science is preferred.
- Minimum 10+ years experience working in development and related activities required.
- Business knowledge of derivatives, fixed income and/or foreign exchange and is required.
Union Bank is committed to leveraging the diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of our workforce to create opportunities for our people and our business. EOE. M/F/D/V
To Apply: Click "Apply Online" to be directed to Union Bank's career website and apply to Job Number 19941.