Specialist Engineering

In compliance with applicable laws, HSBC is committed to employing only those who are authorized to work in the US. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. HSBC may engage immigration sponsorship for this position.

Our purpose – Opening up a world of opportunity – explains why we exist. Here at HSBC, we use our unique expertise, capabilities, breadth and perspectives to open new kinds of opportunity for our more than 40 million customers. We’re bringing together the people, ideas and capital that nurture progress and growth, helping to create a better world – for our customers, our people, our investors, our communities and the planet we all share.

The CIB Technology team is responsible for the delivery and support of solutions in support of the Corporate Investment and Banking business within HSBC.

The Innovation Bank continues to capitalize on significant opportunity in the US. Several technology enhancements are required to compete and win. Enhancements align to key themes including ease of use, onboarding & servicing, barrier to choosing Innovation Banking, in-demand products & frontline tooling.

As our Specialist Engineering, you will:

•   Lead the CIB Tech Innovation Banking workstream and work closely with the transformation and technical leads to run the initiative with light oversight/briefings

•   Understand the Innovation Banking technology offering and be a team player to overcome challenges in process, people and implementation

•   Attend all program meetings related to the initiative and run regular update and other sessions as necessary

•   Escalation of any issues to the Business sponsors and IT head of strategic initiatives, as well as record and monitor risks and issues and look to remove impediments/blockers

•   Provide related risk and controls consultancy, advice and guidance to the CIB team and key Business stakeholders

•   Advocate the desired behavioural changes across CIB Tech to mature the understanding and management of agile ways of working

•   Have good agile literacy and understanding of procedures, and be able to lead related product delivery, platform and solution architecture, and automation

•   Monitor project finances (forecasts and actuals) to ensure project remains in tolerance and make any adjustment required in budget planning tools and work with PMO to provide updates on a regular basis

You´ll likely have the following qualifications to succeed in this role: 

• Excellent communication skills (written and spoken)
• Experience in Banking platforms and technologies
• Experience in leading a team across geography and disciplines
• Experience in technical program delivery including budgeting and variance monitoring
• Skilled in recognition and recording of risks and issues on a program and recommending mitigation approaches for each
• Experience in working with senior leadership e.g. CIOs of the organization
• Experience and confidence in chairing regular project update & information sharing sessions with a wide and varied audience from junior staff to senior managers
• An understanding of Agile methodology and ways of working

As an HSBC employee, you will have access to tailored professional development opportunities to ensure you have the right skills for today and tomorrow. We offer a competitive pay and benefits package including a robust Wellness Hub, all in a welcoming and inclusive work environment. You will be empowered to drive HSBC’s engagement with the communities we serve through an industry-leading volunteerism policy, a generous matching gift program, and a comprehensive program of immersive Sustainability and Climate Change Initiatives. You’ll want to join our Employee Resource Groups as they play a central part in life at HSBC, including the development of our employees and networking inside and outside of HSBC. We value difference. We succeed together. We take responsibility. We get it done. And we want you to help us build the bank of the future!

Your final fixed pay offer will depend on the candidate and several variables, including but not limited to, role responsibilities, skill set, depth of experience and education, licensing/certification requirements, internal relativity, and specific work location.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, race, national origin, ethnicity, disability or medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran service, religion, creed, sex, gender, pregnancy, childbirth, caregiver status, marital status, citizenship or immigration status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other trait protected by applicable law.