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 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.
We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Associate Director
Principal responsibilities
The Associate Director role is responsible for leading in developing the most appropriate and secure Technology solutions using iterative software development/programming in line with the solution design, to meet customer needs, ensuring continuous improvement. Expectation from the role is to be able to deliver High complexity programs & driving change. This role also requires technical leadership where candidate can help to build and grow a high performing team.
Responsibility includes:
Plan and Control -
· Reviewing and monitoring the progress of project adhering to agreed SLA
· Conducting monthly meetings with all teams / customers
· Review the project plans, resource allocation and milestones
· Drive Complex Projects
Delivery Management
· Perform technology leadership role
· Should have thorough understanding of business and domain
Quality & Productivity
· Conduct periodic review with internal quality auditor / TL, PL and monitor
quality procedures being followed
· Ensure optimize utilization of resources
· Participate in audit to close audit points
People Management
· Mentor / Coach people to becoming high performing teams.
· Identify and groom High performing team and have a career plan for team members.
· Succession Planning
· Job Rotation
· Identify training (technical/soft/domain) needs considering current and future projects
· Competency Building
Communication
· Must be able to provide expert consultancy to customers
· Provide project status updates to management and customer.
· Influence stakeholder to ensure successful project delivery
Compliance
· Ensuring strict adherence to all regulatory issues and compliance of all internal controls.
· Implement and comply with Group Compliance Policy
Should deliver considering the operational risk associated with the role.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you should meet the following requirements:
Mandatory Skills:
In depth technical/functional Knowledge of Core banking RPS UK ( Retail Processing System) is needed.
In depth, Detailed functional knowledge of UK banking products is MUST.
Proven Track record of delivering Key programs for UK Business
Proven track record of leading and delivering Major programs.
- Banking IT applications SME Knowledge with a sound understanding of Lending, Credit Risk, Payments, Cards, Collections & Recovery ecosystem, Business, Consumer & Regulations
Job Control Language (JCL): IN Stream & Catalogue Procedures, Control Cards, SDFS (Spool), SPICE, SAR & MVS JCL Utilities
COBOL Programs & ZO\S: Strong understanding of COBOL Programs (working storage, copy books & sub routines) and Z\OS concepts including mainframe utilities. Hands on knowledge on Restartable programs.
DB2 (SQL): Strong understanding of relational database concepts and advanced SQL, including SQL Error Codes.
CICS: All Infrastructure Setup (PCP, PIP, KCP, SCP etc.) knowledge. Hands on with writing CICS programs in linkage with Front End Systems, BMS
TSO, ISPF: Hands on Knowledge
Hands on Knowledge on REXX, EZYTRIEVE & SELCOPY
Knowledge of following tools – Endevor, File Manager, Road Runner, CLARITY, Fault Analyser, R2DS, RDz, RTC, SONAR
Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Self Sufficiency/Initiative: Demonstrate self-sufficiency on the role, combined with an initiative to resolve errors and provide solutions that attack the root cause of the problem
Additional Desired Skills
Core Java
SQL Database Knowledge
Spring Boot/Spring Data JPA/J2EE/Servlets
Webservices (REST, SOAP)
Microservices working experience
Google Cloud Platform (GCP) /Amazon Web Services (AWS) Certification
Knowledge of following tools – Maven, GIT, Jenkins, Any point Studio, Spring Tool Suite (STS)
You’ll achieve more when you join 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.”