Senior Manager Future Design Machine Learning and AI Standards Lead

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 an exciting new direction, we offer opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.

We’re one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, with a network that covers more than 50 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions.

We’re currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Senior Manager Future Design Machine Learning and AI Standards Lead.

You’ll have overall responsibility for driving our appetite and application of new and established technology.  You’ll act as a thought leader, staying abreast of advancements in technology and industry practices related to financial crime prevention, including generative AI, Blockchain, and cybersecurity.

As an HSBC employee in the UK, you’ll have access to tailored professional development opportunities and a competitive pay and benefits package. This includes private healthcare for all UK-based employees, enhanced maternity and adoption pay and support when you return to work, and a contributory pension scheme with a generous employer contribution.

In this role you’ll:

• Own the overall roadmap for the introduction of new technologies into the financial crime organisation. The technologies include but are not limited to Machine Learning, Generative AI (multi-vendor), Blockchain, and any future developments from the technology industry


• Ensure that new technologies are implemented safely in the financial crime department considering data security and full traceability of outcomes delivered using ‘black box’ type solutions


• Work across the bank and central teams to incorporate best practices and standards into the financial crime usage of these technologies. Ensuring that appropriate standards are set for all new production solutions utilising these types of technologies


• Work alongside technology teams to generate Proofs of Concept which generate business value and can be taken through to full solution delivery


• Ensure that the value stream adheres to relevant industry regulations and compliance standards


• Put effective change control in place and maintain a catalogue of the various AI/ML/BC initiatives

To be successful in this role you should meet the following requirements:

• Have strong capability in the application of newer technologies into the Financial Crime environment, including running change projects across both technology and business


• Proven experience of how technical solutions and automation can be integrated to support value stream efficiency and effectiveness


• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues and work within a team to provide effective solutions


• Excellent communication skills with experience of facilitating collaboration across multiple teams


• Ability to project manage practical, cost-effective solutions to what are often complex issues, with proven ability to understand the perspectives and needs of a multi-disciplinary environment and deliver in a collaborative manner


• Proven stakeholder management, with relevant experience of communicating to and influencing stakeholders in a programme delivery setting


• Proven track record of resilience and confident challenge when dealing with senior stakeholders to influence change without direct responsibility for resources or budget


• Ability to interpret and analyse large volumes of information and / or data and provide succinct summary for senior management

Opening up a world of opportunity.

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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