Senior Calypso Lead

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Key Responsibilities:

1) Growth & Go‑to‑Market (AMER)

Own regional Calypso growth: build and progress pipeline; qualify opportunities; shape win themes and value propositions.

Partner with Sales, CSMs, and CPs to drive account strategy, territory plans, opportunity pursuit, and quarterly forecast.

Lead RFx responses (RFI/RFP): solution approach, delivery model, estimation, assumptions/risks, and pricing inputs.

Run client workshops and executive presentations; deliver demos/POCs to validate approach and differentiate offerings.

2) Solutioning & Estimation

Architect Calypso solutions end‑to‑end (front‑to‑back), covering trade capture, pricing/risk, BO/settlement, collateral, limits, reporting, and integration patterns (APIs, messaging, Data Mart/warehouse).

Create right‑sized estimates (effort/cost), delivery timelines, and staffing models; document scope and guardrails.

Contribute to SOWs/MSAs and commercial reviews; ensure feasibility, delivery readiness, and risk mitigation.

3) Delivery Assurance & Client Success

Support ongoing engagements: unblock delivery teams, arbitrate design choices, handle critical escalations, and ensure on‑time/on‑budget delivery.

Establish delivery governance (status, RAID, KPIs) and align with client stakeholders on scope, milestones, and acceptance.

Promote best practices: performance, reliability, test automation, DevOps, environments, and release management.

4) Practice Leadership, Talent & Collateral

Interview, select, and onboard new Calypso consultants to build AMER delivery strength and coverage.

Develop and maintain practice collateral: reference architectures, solution playbooks, estimation models, SOW templates, delivery accelerators, and re‑usable assets.

Upskill and cross‑train regional teams (brown‑bags, bootcamps, certifications/learning paths), fostering a high‑performance, collaborative culture.

Champion communities of practice and knowledge management to scale expertise across AMER.

5) Alliances & Ecosystem (Nasdaq)

Liaise with Nasdaq alliance teams to nurture and expand collaborative relationships, co‑innovate offerings, and coordinate joint pursuits.

Stay current on Calypso roadmap and adjacent Nasdaq capabilities; translate product direction into client value and practice capabilities.

Coordinate partner enablement (trainings, partner tiers, co‑marketing materials) to drive visibility and trust in the market.

6) Governance, Reporting & Risk Management

Own key practice KPIs (bookings, win rate, utilization, CSAT/NPS, delivery health, hiring velocity).

Provide transparent reporting on pipeline, forecasts, resource plans, and risks to AMER leadership and the Global Calypso Lead.

Ensure compliance with internal standards, security policies, and client/regulatory expectations.

Skills

Must have

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

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

Other

Languages

English: C1 Advanced

Seniority

Senior