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.



Our Commercial Banking business serves over a million customers across more than 50 markets, ranging from small enterprises focused primarily on their home markets, through to corporates operating across borders. Whether it is working capital, term loans, trade finance or payments and cash management solutions, we provide the tools and expertise that businesses need to thrive. As the cornerstone of the HSBC Group, we give businesses access to a geographic network covering more than 90% of global trade and capital flows.



UK CMB Data & Analytics is building and transforming CMB Banking into a "data-driven" organisation that leads our competitors and inspires our employees. We are building a revolutionary data analytics ecosystem to generate business insights and provide great customer experience from well-managed and trusted data assets. We are seeking an experienced and competent person to join this team in the role of

Principal Data Analyst.

You will work within CMB Risk & Operations Analytics, which supports multiple business areas covering Risk, Regulatory Compliance, Service Recovery and Bank Operations. The team provides quality analytics and insight to help the business achieve its strategic goals be it meeting our regulatory obligations, driving revenue growth, identifying opportunities for improving customer experience, mitigating revenue loss, or supporting with business performance reporting.

In this role you will:



Collaborate with the Analytics Team Manager and engage with senior stakeholders within the bank to discern business priorities and understand analytical needs to shape and bolster business strategies Steer and execute on array of analytical and modelling projects from concept to completion Utilise advanced analytical solutions to extract information from a variety of data sources, translating complex data into comprehensible business language Contribute innovative ideas for projects, demonstrating keen business acumen and commercial insight Establish oneself as the Subject Matter Expert in the relevant area of expertise Manage the creation, maintenance, and enhancement of a collection of strategic projects and reports Manage stakeholder relationships adeptly and aligning expectations Uphold stringent standards of accuracy and governance to ensure the integrity and reliability of data-driven insights


To be successful in this role you should have:



Demonstrable coding experience required as essential - experience with BigQuery, SQL & Google Cloud Strong analytical reasoning skills Highly developed analytical skills to extract information from data and translate to business language and financial impacts An ability to shape projects from inception and contribute own ideas An ability to manage own time effectively to ensure delivery of multiple projects Excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to influence, communicate analysis and recommendations to colleagues at different levels of the organization Stakeholder management skills with the ability to explain complex technical solutions to audiences of different technical knowledge and understanding Attention to detail and the enthusiasm to different analytical capabilities

This is a hybrid role based in Birmingham or Swansea.

Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, we're dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our recruitment processes are accessible to everyone - no matter their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age.



We take pride in being a Disability Confident Leader and will offer an interview to people with disabilities, long term conditions or neurodivergent candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.


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Email: hsbc.recruitment@hsbc.com


Telephone: +44 207 832 8500