Consultant Specialist, Tech
HSBC · Seoul
Job Description
- Lead and oversee Korea-wide transformation, simplification and automation initiatives, from ideation through delivery and benefits realisation
- Establish and run regular governance forums and meetings to:- analyse rapidly changing technology trends
- define and maintain the local technology strategy and roadmap aligned to Group and Regional direction
- assess the potential application of new technologies, including AI, data and cloud
- track delivery status, risks, dependencies and value realisation
- Apply hands-on development and technical solutioning skills to:
- translate business problems into practical technology solutions
- design and develop prototypes and proof-of-concepts
- build, test and refine technology solutions using appropriate development tools and platforms
- support the transition of successful prototypes into scalable and sustainable production solutions
- Drive adoption of AI and data platforms to improve colleague productivity and operational efficiency; identify high-impact use cases with Business and Operations and take them through development and delivery
- Own Tech Finance management for the function and portfolio, including:
- budget planning and tracking
- efficient budget utilisation and cost optimisation
- improving cost allocation transparency and management reporting, including RTB/CTB/CAM as applicable
Qualifications
- Minimum 5+ years’ experience in the financial services industry, with a strong understanding of banking, including hands-on experience in technology development and/or production support for core banking systems or processes
- Demonstrated ability to combine technology strategy, consultancy and hands-on development, from assessing business needs through to solution design, prototyping, testing and implementation
- Practical experience in applying one or more new technologies, including AI / Data platforms / Cloud
- Hands-on Python development experience, with the ability to develop prototypes, build and test solutions, and support technical solutioning
- Demonstrated experience managing or governing Technology financials, including budget planning, tracking and reporting
- Strong stakeholder management and consultancy skills, with the ability to influence across a matrix organisation and contribute effectively to governance and working forums
- English is mandatory; Korean is preferred
- Must be able to work based in HSBC Korea — onshore presence required