Associate Director, Client Intelligence

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Were 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 are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Associate Director Client Intelligence

The Client & Banking Analytics (CBA) team within CIB transforms data with strategic analytics driving insight innovation and commercial performance across HSBC. As the business owner of Omnia and CME CBA is instrumental in driving their strategic development to simplify data analytics enhance business intelligence and ultimately drive client and shareholder excellence. We deliver data-driven insights to optimise investment across clients products channels and resources and to enhance pricing. Through disciplined governance consistent methodology and fact-based analysis (including client peer benchmarking wallet sizing and customer feedback) CBA fosters business optimisation strengthens CIB partnerships and provides critical insights for shaping CIBs commercial strategy.

As an Associate Director within the Client Intelligence pillar you will be advanced analytics expert in the Client & Banking Analytics (CBA) team combining deep data science expertise with the responsible use of approved AI to unlock scalable insights and move from question to action faster. Your primary focus will be to commercialise HSBCs internal client data integrating external datasets to deliver cutting-edge insights. The primary objective is to identify growth opportunities define high-potential clients measure and optimise customer value to deliver commercially oriented insights guiding investment across clients products and channels. This role directly empowers strategic and commercial decision-making for CIB leadership and the frontline.

As an HSBC employee in the UK youll 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 will:

- Lead the design development and deployment of sophisticated analytical models (predictive machine learning statistical) for client profiling wallet sizing customer value measurement and sales growth
- Champion the responsible use of approved AI tools to improve speed quality and scalability of insight delivery
- Translate complex data insights into actionable commercial strategies and recommendations that drive CIB growth and returns
- Partner with frontline teams product sales and servicing to understand their analytical needs present compelling findings and ensure the successful adoption and integration of data-driven solutions
- Collaborate with data engineering and technology to ensure high-quality data access manage governance and explore new data sources
- Clearly articulate complex analytical concepts methodologies and findings to both technical and non-technical audiences including frontline bankers

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

- Proven expertise in data science machine learning statistical modeling and predictive analytics
- Hands-on experience with big data (Hadoop Spark). Proven python knowledge is a must while R SQL AWS Azure GCP Tableau and Power BI would be useful
- Experience using AI-enabled analytics including agentic workflows to accelerate model development automation and insight generation
- Deep understanding of Corporate and Institutional Banking products client segments and commercial drivers.
- Demonstrable experience in commercial analytics client segmentation wallet sizing client profiling and peer benchmarking
- Demonstrate thought leadership and innovative problem-solving. Strong communication and presentation skills with a track record of driving actionable insights and influencing the frontline.
- Possess a strategic mindset with commercial acumen and a passion for leveraging data
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced complex global matrix organization and foster strong collaborative partnerships across products regions and functions
- Qualifications in a quantitative field such as Data Science Computer Science Statistics Mathematics Economics or a related discipline
- Experience in data science or advanced analytics preferably within financial services with a focus on commercial and or corporate banking credit rates FX payments trade or cash management

Opening a world of opportunity

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