Assistant Director, Data and Analytics

HSBC; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Professional development

Inclusive environment

Job summary

HSBC is seeking an experienced Assistant Director Data and Analytics to drive product ownership for marketing platforms. You will define stories, manage backlogs, and collaborate with engineering to translate business needs into actionable work.

You will shape roadmaps, coordinate with stakeholders, and push data-driven initiatives to optimize customer journeys. With 8+ years of relevant experience and strong communication skills, you will thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment, supporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from a reputed university with specialization in numerical discipline and concentration in CS/IS or other engineering specializations.
• Proven experience as a Product Owner in an Agile/Scrum environment and strong technical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Define user stories and manage the product backlog with stakeholders and development teams.
• Collaborate with engineers to translate business needs into technical requirements.
• Shape the product roadmap for core marketing platforms.
• Act as liaison between marketing stakeholders and engineering for clarity of development work.
• Develop, maintain and prioritise the product backlog based on business value and goals.
• Support data collection, audience strategy and analytics initiatives.
• Contribute to strategy and roadmap for personalised customer journeys.

Skills

Product Owner

Agile/Scrum

Stakeholder management

Data-driven mindset

Communication with engineers

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in numerical discipline with CS/IS

Tools

Google Cloud Platform

BigQuery

Looker

Pub/Sub

Tealium

Lytics

Job description

Some careers shine brighter than others. If you’re looking for a career that will help you stand out, join HSBC and fulfil your potential. Whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, HSBC offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.

HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, with operations in 64 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people to fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions.

Assistant Director Data and Analytics

In this role, you will:

• Core responsibilities will involve standard Agile practices, including defining user stories, managing the product backlog, and collaborating closely with stakeholders and development teams
• Proven experience as a Product Owner in an Agile/Scrum environment. A strong technical aptitude and the ability to communicate effectively with engineers.
• Product Vision: Help shape the product roadmap for our core marketing platforms.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Act as the primary liaison between marketing stakeholders and engineering to translate business needs into clear, actionable development work.
• Backlog Management: Develop, maintain, and prioritize the product backlog based on business value and strategic goals.
• Data-Driven Initiatives: Support projects related to data collection, audience strategy, and analytics to ensure we are making informed decisions.
• Customer Experience: Contribute to the strategy and roadmap for initiatives aimed at creating a more personalized and relevant customer journey.

To Be Successful You Will

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from reputed university with specialization in numerical discipline and concentration in computer science, information systems or other engineering specializations.
• Proven experience as a Product Owner in an Agile/Scrum environment.
• A strong technical aptitude and the ability to communicate effectively with engineers.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with a talent for translating business needs into technical requirements.
• A data-informed mindset and a passion for solving complex problems, Exposure to Customer Data Platforms , such as Lytics.
• An interest in marketing, user experience, and the technology that drives them.
• Experience in any of the following areas is highly beneficial, Broad familiarity with the Martech stack and its various components.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms like Google Cloud Platform and the associated data services (pub/sub, dataqflow, bigquery, looker), Hands-on experience with Tag Management systems (e.g., Tealium), A background in Digital Analytics platforms (e.g., Google Analytics).

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HSBC is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a culture where all employees are valued, respected and opinions count. We take pride in providing a workplace that fosters continuous professional development, flexible working and, opportunities to grow within an inclusive and diverse environment. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified persons irrespective of, but not limited to, their gender or genetic information, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, social status, medical care leave requirements, political affiliation, people with disabilities, color, national origin, veteran status, etc., We consider all applications based on merit and suitability to the role.

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