Head of Data Technology HBCN

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Why join us?

HBCN Tech is a strategic organization executing HSBC Group’s technology agenda and shaping HBCN’s technology roadmap. As the Head of Data Technology, you will join a forward-thinking leadership team dedicated to transforming our business through the power of data. You will help deliver secure, reliable, and exceptional digital experiences to customers and colleagues while operating in one of HSBC’s most dynamic and complex markets.

This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact at the intersection of technology, business, and strategy, with a clear mandate to build a world-class data ecosystem. You will drive innovation for a globally recognized brand and help shape the future of banking in a region at the heart of our growth strategy.

The opportunity:

This is more than a job; it is a career-defining opportunity to lead from the front. You will:

• Lead a Strategic Transformation: Drive the end-to-end data technology and architecture agenda for HSBC China, from strategy to execution, directly influencing business outcomes and competitive positioning.
• Gain Unparalleled Exposure: Operate at a senior level, reporting to the China CIO, with direct access to a diverse group of C-suite stakeholders.
• Define and Build the Future Data Architecture: Define the architectural vision and roadmap for data in China. You will champion and implement next-generation data platforms, data-driven architecture, and advanced analytics capabilities, ensuring alignment with both local needs and global standards.
• Drive a Data-First Culture: Act as a key change agent, fostering a culture of innovation, architectural excellence, and data-driven decision-making across the entire organization.

What you’ll do: 

As the Head of Data Technology, you will be accountable for:

• Strategic Delivery & Execution: Lead the execution of the data delivery roadmap in China, leveraging scaled shared service capabilities—including data ingestion, data asset refinery, and advanced analytics & visualization—to achieve best-in-class performance.
• Architectural Leadership: Own the data architecture strategy for HBCN, ensuring it is robust, scalable, and aligned with Group-level principles. You will govern architectural standards, preside over design authorities, and guide teams in building solutions that are fit for purpose and future-proof.
• Business Value & Investment Optimization: Partner with the China CIO and regional leadership to unlock tangible business outcomes. You will help optimize the data tech project portfolio, manage data tech budget allocations, and track data-at-scale benefits across all business lines.
• Governance, Risk & Compliance: Lead the adoption of Group data and architecture standards and policies. You will partner with Risk Stewards to manage data risks, oversee regulatory compliance, and engage with regulatory bodies on matters of data residency, privacy, and security.
• Stakeholder Management & Collaboration: Serve as the primary technology partner for local business units and global functions. You will work closely with key stakeholders including COO, CIO, Architecture, Data Leads, Finance, Chief Control Officer, Head of Analytics, Data Privacy, Legal, Regional Data & Architecture Office and other leaders to ensure strategic alignment and provide transparency on all data initiatives.

What you will need to succeed in the role:

Education and Experience

• Academic Background: A Master’s degree (e.g. MBA, Computer Science) or a Bachelor's degree in a Technology/Engineering field with commensurate practical leadership experience.
• Industry Experience: A proven track record in a senior technology leadership role within the banking or financial services industry, ideally with direct exposure to the complex, highly regulated Chinese financial market.
• Enterprise Delivery: Extensive experience designing, leading, and operating complex enterprise-level data programs and multi-year transformation agendas at a global financial institution.
• Matrix Leadership: Demonstrated success driving results and building high-performing teams across boundary lines in a highly complex, matrixed global organization.

Technical and Professional Capabilities

• Mastery of Data Technology & Architecture: In-depth technical knowledge of modern data platforms (e.g. Cloud Data Platforms), data warehousing, and data governance tools. Expertise in designing and implementing data architecture models, including streaming/batch orchestration, data modeling, and API-led integration patterns.
• Strategic Program Management: Strong expertise in IT program management, agile/waterfall frameworks, budget planning, portfolio optimization, resource management, and risk profiling.
• Regulatory and Risk Acumen: Robust understanding of data-related regulatory guidelines, data privacy landscapes, security governance, and operational risk frameworks applicable to financial systems in China.

Leadership and Soft Skills

• Inspirational Leadership: A strong visionary style with the ability to build cohesive working relationships, negotiate, and exert influence outside of direct reporting lines to drive cultural consensus.
• Stress Tolerance & Agility: Resilient and adaptable; capable of directing resources and prioritizing deliverables effectively under high-pressure scenarios with rapidly changing priorities.
• Communication & Articulation: Exceptional presentation, written communication, and executive-level storytelling skills—with a proven ability to translate complex technical and architectural concepts into clear business benefits.
• Language Proficiency: Fully bilingual with native or professional-grade fluency in both English and Mandarin (written and spoken).

Opening up a world of opportunity

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