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.  We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of a Consultant Specialist.  In this role, you will: - The Lead Solution Architect/SME role is accountable for successful delivery and management of a prioritized technology requirements roadmap with following as the key expectations: - Proficiency in defining orchestration and integration patterns including writing patterns, standards, and reference architectures for Application Architecture domains. - Vendor evaluation of workflow and documentation management products vs in-house build and lead the decision process to select best in class for HSBC needs - Collaborate with business stakeholders, technology teams, and subject matter experts to understand wholesale banking requirements and align them with technology strategies. - Design end-to-end technology solutions that address the complex landscape and interdependencies within wholesale banking, considering both functional and technical aspects. - Provide expertise and guidance in translating business requirements into scalable and robust architectural designs, incorporating compliance requirements (KYC, etc.), operational processes, workflow and automation, document management, client data management, and identity and access management. - Conduct assessments and evaluations of existing systems and workflows, identifying opportunities for optimization, consolidation, or automation. - Develop and document comprehensive solution architectures, including integration patterns, data models, application architectures, and security frameworks. - Collaborate with development teams to ensure the successful implementation and integration of technology solutions, providing guidance on best practices and adherence to architectural guidelines. - Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. - Effectively communicate and engage with stakeholders in a large complex matrix organization, managing expectations and driving alignment on technology initiatives. - Collaborate with project managers, business analysts, and stakeholders to ensure project delivery aligns with architectural designs and meets business objectives. - Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes relevant wholesale banking, compliance, and client experience. To be successful in this role, you should meet the following requirements: - Minimum 5-7 years of experience as an end-to-end Solution Architect delivering solution design and architecture for banking enterprise applications, with 10-15 years’ experience in technology - Experience of REST APIs and designing/implementing APIs with hands-on experience in implementing API Security and Access control (SPNEGO, OAuth, SAML, SSL) etc. - Must have experience with design, development & integration experience with cloud native patterns and platforms (i.e.AWS, GCP) in a continuous delivery environment, involving API Gateways, Micro Service Design and Event Driven Architecture. - Proven experience as a Technology Solution Architect or Techno-functional SME in the wholesale banking domain, with a comprehensive understanding of end-to-end landscape, client onboarding, compliance requirements, and digitization initiatives. - Deep knowledge of wholesale banking products and processes (payments experience is a plus) and a strong appreciation of the interdependencies between various systems and workflows. - Proven delivery experience using Agile delivery methodology. - Experience in designing and implementing end-to-end technology solutions in complex environments, incorporating compliance, operational processes, workflow and automation, document management, client data management, and identity and access management. - Familiarity with compliance requirements, such as KYC (Know Your Customer), and the ability to incorporate them into architectural designs and solutions. - Strong understanding of security frameworks, data privacy regulations, and best practices related to wholesale banking and client data management. - Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to effectively navigate and influence within a large complex global matrix organization. - Proficiency in a wide range of technologies, platforms, and programming languages relevant to wholesale banking and digitization. - Self-motivated, enthusiastic, delivery-focused, and strong team player with detail-oriented mindset with a focus on delivering high-quality deliverables and meeting project deadlines. - Experience of Compliance Requirements (e.g., KYC/CDD), Operations Processes, Workflow & Automation, Document Management, Client Data Management, Identity & Access Management. You’ll achieve more when you join HSBC. www.hsbc.com/careers  HSBC is 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. Personal data held by the Bank relating to employment applications will be used in accordance with our Privacy Statement, which is available on our website. Issued by – HSBC Software Development India