Global Head of Client APIs & Open Banking Platform

HSBC Global Services Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services provider is looking for a Head of Client APIs to drive the execution of Open Banking API standards and strategy globally. The role requires significant technology leadership experience, expertise in API design principles, and the ability to manage a diverse team. Based in London, the candidate will collaborate across markets to innovate and deliver compliant open banking solutions while fostering inclusive workplaces. Competitive compensation and engagement with a diverse team are integral to this position.

Qualifications

• Significant technology leadership experience in software development, ideally in open banking or financial services.
• Proven success in senior technology leadership roles in complex financial services companies.
• Deep expertise in Open Banking standards like PSD2 and UK Open Banking.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee a global team of engineers developing open banking solutions.
• Establish technical leadership and relationships with architecture teams.
• Drive engineering innovation through AI and emerging technologies.

Skills

Technology leadership

API design principles

Software development lifecycle

DevOps

Agile methodologies

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Cross-cultural communication

Influencing global teams

Tools

API management tools

Job description

A leading global financial services provider is looking for a Head of Client APIs to drive the execution of Open Banking API standards and strategy globally. The role requires significant technology leadership experience, expertise in API design principles, and the ability to manage a diverse team. Based in London, the candidate will collaborate across markets to innovate and deliver compliant open banking solutions while fostering inclusive workplaces. Competitive compensation and engagement with a diverse team are integral to this position.