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Our GCIO organisation plays a critical role for the bank. This team partners with the businesses to build the platforms, systems, and products that our customers use every day. We keep people’s money and data safe, and are at the forefront of driving innovation for our businesses, customers, and colleagues. 

About the Role

Embedded Finance is a key strategic priority for HSBC GTS, targeting to deliver billions in financing balance and over $100 million in revenue. By partnering with leading marketplaces and platforms, we aim to transform how financing integrates seamlessly into digital ecosystems. Collaboration with a major platform is being progressed to launch this initiative, while the foundations are being built to scale it as a cornerstone of the GTS business for future.

We are seeking an experienced, visionary and results-driven Head of Technology and Data Platform for Embedded Finance Technology. The role will be responsible for the overall technological and data strategy of the Embedded Finance business. He/she will work closely with technology delivery team to ensure the technology infrastructure, platforms, and architecture design align with the business goals in future, while also ensuring short-term objectives are catered. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, an effective communicator, and hands-on leader who can navigate complex priorities and continuously building differentiated core strength for the business.

Responsibilities:  

•    Strategic Leadership
o    Develop and execute the Embedded Finance business’s technology and data vision, strategy and roadmap in alignment with business objectives. 
o    Drive the design of technology and data architecture, and continuously review priorities based on business and customer needs. 
o    Own delivery of data and technology outcomes with an optimal approach among building, partnering and buying capabilities 
o    Make conscious decisions on technology trade-offs through data and insight from the market and operational experience. 
o    Identify emerging technologies, tools, and trends in FinTech to future-proof the strategic capability of the business. 
o    Champion experimentations for two-way door design decisions.

•    Platform Development 
o    Oversee the design, development and deployment of scalable, secure and efficient technology stack to support Embedded Finance vision. 
o    Drive long-term innovation in platform features and architecture design, including technology and data architecture. 
o    Drive the delivery of technology capabilities on time and within budget.
o    Ensure platform compliance, reliability and resilience.

•    Stakeholder Communication 
o    Report key technology metrics and progress to management  
o    Represent the Embedded Finance business in technical discussions with partners, vendors, and customers. 
o    Act as a thought leader in fintech to upskill team within the business and promote culture of new technology experimentation 

Requirements:  

•    Proven experience as a CTO or chief data officer, VP of engineering, or similar leadership role in a fintech or technology-driven business environment 
•    Strong background in scalable architecture, cloud computing (e.g. AWS, GCP, Azure, AliCloud), and modern development stacks. 
•    Expertise in fintech and partnership domain such as digital lending, payment, blockchain, APIs and financial compliance. 
•    Deep understanding of security and regulatory constraints in financial industry.
•    Experience with data analytics and AI/ML model implementation. Experience of applying these technologies to FinTech and trade finance will be highly relevant. 
•    Prior experience working with vendors, partners and managing technical due diligence. 
•    Ability to thrive in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment. 
•    Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders 
•    Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities. 
•    Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, data, engineering, or a related field.  

Reporting / Size of the Team:  
•    The technology team will expand to 50-60 people by the end of 2026 as we look to insource the IP from a third party vendor and build out internal capabilities to continue to support and expand embedded finance capability
•    The candidate will report to CIO, GTS and CIB Asia and Middle East and will be part of the leadership team.

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Opening up a world of opportunity

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