Data Product Strategy and Design Lead

HSBC Holdings plc; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

HSBC in Bengaluru seeks a Data Product Strategy and Design Lead to shape data domain strategies, drive cross-domain collaboration, and define robust design principles for data services that power MSS.

You will lead the development of business microservices via APIs, maintain the blueprint and catalogue, and collaborate with domain leads to ensure alignment with regulatory and market data needs.

Job description

Some careers have more impact than others.

If you’re looking for a career where you can make a real impression, join HSBC and discover how valued you’ll be.

HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, with operations in 62 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.

We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role ofData Product Strategy and Design Lead.

In this role, you will:

• The jobholder is responsible to collaborate and work closely with Data Domain Product Owners to develop the product strategy for each data domain, with the objective of providing a consistent and efficient data service to our data consumers.


• Apply a cross-domain lens to the product strategy to identify opportunities for co-design, re-utilisation of existing IT services, and efficient implementation.


• Establish, define and enforce robust design principles, based on a clear understanding of the data consumers’ needs and priorities, while overlaying their own vision of a coherent and practical service model.


• Partner and work closely with Domain-aligned product owners to produce high-quality design proposals and provide robust challenge on the proposed designs.


• Lead and drive the development of business microservices, deployed via APIs, that enable services to be self-contained by implementing a single business capability within a clearly defined business purpose.


• Maintain and continuously enhance business services blueprint and micro-service catalogue.


• Define a set standardised documentation in support of new design proposals and produce summarised Design Authority submissions.


• Proactively engage and collaborate with Data Domain leads and Consumers to ensure full alignment of objectives and priorities and foster strong working relationships based on mutual trust and support.


• Contribute to ensure the Data Product team is seen as a thought leader for the design of effective data services, and as delivering tangible improvements for the MSS business.

To be successful you will:

• Deep understanding of reference and market data processes and architecture; Strong knowledge of the data needs in a corporate and institutional banking environment; Understanding of front-to-back system and data architecture, as well as the various data domains supporting the MSS business.


• Demonstrate strong knowledge of the external environment – regulatory, political, industry, innovation etc; Proven strategic thinker with subject matter expertise - demonstrates an understanding of market trends and innovations; Have excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to communicate effectively and confidently at all levels.


• Demonstrate a strong ‘can do’ attitude, high level of motivation to solve difficult problems, meet aggressive deadlines and targets; Well-developed planning and time management skills to progress multiple initiatives in parallel.


• Be tenacious in approach with the ability to challenge the norm / present viable alternative approaches; Have a high level of drive and intrinsic motivation to ensure successful delivery of initiatives; Business process analysis using swim lane techniques ideally with a recognised CASE tool


• Conceptual and Logical data modelling; Functional / Technical story writing; API analysis and design; Artificial Intelligence analysis and design experience (Semantic modelling, Meta Data design, Knowledge graph experience).


• Minimum 10 years of management experience in managing teams & stakeholders; Excellent communication - Both verbal and written; Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to manage relationship with senior stakeholders across different geographies


• Ability to negotiate and collaborate in order to meet organizational goals; Ability to take difficult decisions in a complex operational environment; Strong business and commercial orientation.


• Good presentation skills, Strong analytical skills with a problem-solving capability & drive solutions; Very good prioritizing, planning and organizing skills; Proven experience in product management and problem-solving; Strong orientation on risk management.


• Ability to manage resources to continually improve service and enable productivity gains; Ability to quickly, understand the process and add value to the business; Experience of working in a data function interfacing with Global Markets and/or Global Banking systems and processes will be useful, though not critical.


• Candidate should be a graduate; Proven Client Service Experience & Stakeholder Management;Exposure to Global Markets products;Ability to work on complex queries to resolve issues.


• Experienced in Risk and Operations Management;Ability to interpret complex changes in regulatory guidelines and assess impact;Ability to plan and manage multiple tasks with competing deadlines;Should be effective in guidance and stakeholder management.


• Experience of managing crisis situations and take appropriate /timely decision ; Ability to work under pressure ;Self-motivated and ability to inspire others; Ability to work independently and a flexible approach to working hours and responsibilities;Good understanding of regulatory requirements and Global Standards; Ability to interpret complex data.

You’ll achieve more at HSBC

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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