Trading Applications Technical Lead (Calypso) - [see locations]

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At Regions, the Trading Applications Technical Lead is responsible for designing and implementing requirements for operation and data integration of trading platforms (Calypso or similar). This role functions end-to-end, including all front/middle/back-office operations, risk management and custom solutions for various derivatives such as Interest Rate (IR) Derivatives, Commodity Rate (CD) Derivatives, and Forex (FX) Derivatives. As a subject matter expert (SME), this role supports the trading platform by identifying and resolving issues, both technical and business related in nature.

Primary Responsibilities

• Designs and implements requirements for operation and data integration of trading platforms (Calypso or similar) from end-to-end, including all front/middle/back-office operations, risk management and custom solutions for various derivatives including IR, CD and FX Derivatives
• Reviews and analyzes requirements by interacting with the Capital Markets lines of business
• Configures the trading application based on the financial regulatory requirements
• Implements, installs, and configures different modules of the trading system based on different line of business (LOB) requirement
• Supports the trading platform by identifying and resolving issues faced, both technical and business in nature
• Writes or guides the writing of documentation to describe derivative system operational flow, logic, and corrections
• Supports writing, executing, and reviewing test cases for new implementations, upgrades, and bug fixes
• Utilizes advanced understanding of the technical aspects of the trading platform, including operating system and architecture, to enable solving technical issues including performance
• May manage and projects related to the trading platform design or administration

This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics or a related field
• Eight (8) years of experience in supporting application design, administration, or related field

Preferences

• Experience in trading application support (Calypso or similar)
• Experience supporting a diverse range of financial products, including IR and CR Derivatives, Total Return Swap (TRS), Equities, Fixed Income, and FX products
• Experience with event-driven systems for trading, events, and settlements, and integrating standard interfaces and connectors such as Bloomberg, FIX connectivity, and MarketWire

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to communicate effectively to all levels of management
• Ability to communicate technical problems and solutions to non-technical users
• Ability to thrive in a cross-functional team environment
• Advanced analytical skills to troubleshoot application issues
• Advanced problem-solving skills
• Advanced SQL skills for querying, manipulating data, and performing complex data analysis across relational databases
• Expertise in post-trade workflows, document management, settlements, collateral management, ensuring efficient trade processing and operational support
• Familiarity with batch processing and monitoring tools to ensure system reliability during overnight batch cycles
• Proficient in using Limit Authorization Service (LAS) API, Flex API for EQD, IRD, and CRD products, and Curve API for yield curve management
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong ability to think critically and solve complex problems, particularly in high-pressure situations
• Understanding of database structures, including tables, indexes, views and store procedures
• Understanding of incident management processes and service management tools

This position is intended to be onsite, now or in the near future. Associates will have regular work hours, including full days in the office three or more days a week. The manager will set the work schedule for this position, including in-office expectations. Regions will not provide relocation assistance for this position, and relocation would be at your expense. This position must be within a reasonable driving distance to Birmingham, AL, Atlanta, GA, and Charlotte, NC,. Exceptions to the geographic location requirement may be made for current Regions associates who work remotely.

Regions will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position at this time. Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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Compensation Details

Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point-of-market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location and, most importantly, performance in the job role. As these factors vary by individuals, pay will also vary among individual associates within the same job.

The target information listed below is based on the Metropolitan Statistical Area Market Range for where the position is located and level of the position.

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Benefits Information

Regions offers a benefits package that is flexible, comprehensive and recognizes that "one size does not fit all" for benefits-eligible associates. Listed below is a synopsis of the benefits offered by Regions for informational purposes, which is not intended to be a complete summary of plan terms and conditions.

• Paid Vacation/Sick Time

• 401K with Company Match

• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

• Disability Benefits

• Health Savings Account

• Flexible Spending Account

• Life Insurance

• Parental Leave

• Employee Assistance Program

• Associate Volunteer Program

Please note, benefits and plans may be changed, amended, or terminated with respect to all or any class of associate at any time. To learn more about Regions’ benefits, please click or copy the link below to your browser.

https://www.regions.com/about-regions/welcome-portal/benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Job applications at Regions are accepted electronically through our career site for a minimum of five business days from the date of posting. Job postings for higher-volume positions may remain active for longer than the minimum period due to business need and may be closed at any time thereafter at the discretion of the company.