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We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of
Data Tech Lead, Data Virtualization.
The Opportunity
Role holder will be responsible for the driving the strategy and run-time (Run the Bank) operation of the Reference Data product and services. The role will require gaining of insight into internal/external customer needs and champion preferences in order to direct the Technology product vision to build. Additionally, the Lead will assist in the championing of the product with internal stakeholders and ensures that the Reference Data product and supporting operating model(s)/processes are fit for purpose and reflect the needs of the customers.
This is a high-impact leadership role interfacing across business, technology, CDO, and regulatory stakeholders to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant reference data management at global scale.
What you'll do: -
- Lead the global strategy and technology platform delivery for Reference Data.
- Ensure creation and ongoing management of the reference data system throughout the data lifecycle.
- Lead the discussions on co-design opportunities with global businesses/ functions
- Design and govern data mastering rules, identity resolution logic, and golden record formation to establish a consistent, high-quality data truth.
- Deliver platform capabilities for reference data change monitoring using internal and external data sources.
- Oversee provisioning of mastered reference data to consuming systems through standardized APIs, EDAs, and event-based patterns.
- Embed data governance, metadata management, lineage, and control mechanisms to support audits, lineage, and data usage transparency.
- Partner with business, CIOs, CDAO, and risk stakeholders to meet critical business and regulatory use cases.
- Ensure platform scalability, resilience, and compliance across global markets, adhering to data localization, privacy regulations and other applicable regulations
- Drive architectural modernization, automation, and cloud-readiness of the reference data platform.
- Drive improvements in productivity through backlog management, maturity in the use of Agile methodologies (e.g. Safe, Scrum, Kanban, Lean), and corresponding management of dependencies.
- Monitoring and implementing process reviews and developing risk mitigation plans.
- Lead one end to end team or product managers, analysts, engineering and design teams along with vendor partners to create, maintain and deliver on roadmap priorities with agility, security, and operational discipline.
To be successful in this role you should meet the following requirements:-
- 18+ years of experience in platform product management, data engineering, platform development, or enterprise technology roles, preferably within reference or identity data domains.
- Relevant & prior experience in Data virtualization is mandatory
- Strong expertise in reference data mastering, identity resolution, golden record management, and integration frameworks.
- Practical experience of designing master data solutions, particularly around non-functional, data entitlement and auditing requirements.
- Deep understanding of enterprise data architecture, API platforms, event-driven systems, and metadata-driven design.
- Hands-on experience with data service design (APIs, e.g. REST and event messaging), and data quality tooling.
- Familiarity with data privacy, localization, and regulatory frameworks relevant to customer data (e.g., GDPR, FATCA, KYC/CDD regulations).
- Experience of solving the challenge of global solutions in a complex data residency environment.
- Proven ability to lead global teams and deliver complex platforms that serve multiple lines of business and regions.
- Track record of delivering business-aligned solutions using data that support customer lifecycle, onboarding, and risk management processes.
You'll achieve more when you join HSBC.
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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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Issued by HSBC Software Development India.
