Assistant Vice President- Business Consulting

Job description

Some careers have more impact than others.

If you're looking for a career where you can make a real impression, join HSBC and discover how valued you'll be.

HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, with operations in 64 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people to fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions.

We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Assistant Vice President- Business Consulting

Principle Responsibilities

• Problem solving and critical thinking: Understand wide array of approaches to information gathering, analyze large data sets, conduct root cause analysis and think creatively to support effective problem solving. Navigate through unclear, ambiguous problems and help develop structure and definition. Evaluate costs, benefits and obstacles of potential solutions. Structure and present your analysis in a clear manner which prompts action and contributes to developing business solutions.
• Strategic business analysis and design: Understand the group and business-wise strategy, objectives, vision and actively participate in the design of business models and operating models to deliver the strategy. Undertake gap analysis test and iterate design elements of the solution; validate assumptions with stakeholders and align to business requirements. Utilize design thinking and other methodologies/frameworks to uncover business and/or customer value.
• Innovation and idea management: Keep up with industry innovations, internal developments and ideas from other teams . Demonstrate confidence in putting forward new ideas, test these with colleagues and peers and where appropriate – translate these into viable solutions for our clients. Share innovation materials and ideas with the Business Consulting team and participate in idea exchanges.
• Support commercial innovation: Understand the commercial purpose and priorities of the organization, both now and in the future. Contribute to identifying, quantifying, assessing and evaluating potential short, medium and long-term opportunities to deliver financial improvements for the business. Utilize external knowledge and sources as inputs into identifying commercial opportunities.
• Stakeholder management: Invest time to understand the needs, ambitions and expectations of stakeholders, managing any complexities stemming from inputs from multiple stakeholders. Create and deliver impactful messages to stakeholders in a way that can influence their decisions. Explain complex information in clear and concise messages using appropriate tools and techniques (e.g. written, presentation, meeting, workshop, interview) to support the desired outcomes. Develop your network of stakeholders, connect activities / change initiatives underway across the bank which benefit the stakeholders in each engagement, as applicable.

Requirements

• At least 7-10 years of experience of working on business consulting or related initiatives in Financial Services or other large complex organizations on any of the following: business strategy (revenue growth, market entry feasibility, market sizing), customer segmentation, distribution strategy, product and proposition design, business and financial modelling, cost reduction, business model definition, operating model design, digitization of processes, change initiation, etc.
• Proven strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to create/follow disciplined approach to structure and solve problems based on facts/data. Experience in developing strategic analysis/interpretation, options analysis, prioritization of ideas/initiatives, consideration of best practices, and recommendations.
• Experience of working collaboratively in a cross-functional, global team environment with mid-level stakeholders as well as collaborating within a consulting discipline.
• Comfortable working under intense time pressure, whether as part of a small project or large and complex programme.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas proficiently and to a high standard of English, both verbally and in writing (e.g., developing well-structured, high-quality material)

You'll achieve more at HSBC

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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