Head of Lending and Trade Product Management

Who is HSBC Innovation Banking?

HSBC Innovation Banking is the power behind the UK’s forward-thinkers, future-makers, and leap-takers, helping them ignite the bold ideas that reshape our world. We offer flexible banking solutions for start-ups, scale-ups, growth businesses, investors and those working towards IPO typically within the technology and life science sectors.

Whether it’s comprehensive banking, managing cashflow, plans for buyouts or Strategic Fund Solutions, we power ideas at every stage of their journey. From the first-time founders to the funds that back them, and everything in between. We're proud to accelerate growth for our clients, create meaningful connections and communities, and open a world of global opportunity for entrepreneurs and investors alike.

Here’s to never standing still. Come and join us!

The team you’ll work with:

The Lending and Trade Product Management team sits within HSBC Innovation Banking's Commercial Office Organisation, alongside other Product Management teams (Payments, FX, Cards, Liquidity and Digital Channels), as well as adjacent teams including Innovation Markets, Product Sales Advisory and Implementation, Marketing, Client Experience and Internal Communications.

The value you’ll add:

As Head of Lending and Trade Product Management (GCB3), you’ll lead the strategy, design and delivery of the lending and trade finance products tailored to the unique needs of clients in the UK’s leading innovation economy.

In addition to product maintenance and commercialisation, you’ll also lead on feature enhancement and new product development in this domain. You’ll shape key strategic priorities for the product, working closely with and influencing internal partners (within the UK Innovation Bank as well as broader HSBC UK). This activity includes responsibility for managing existing products within the Innovation Banking UK to positively impact our client and customer experience.

What you can expect to be doing:

Mentoring and developing a high-performing product management team.

Representing HSBC Innovation Banking at relevant industry events and conferences

Attend and contribute to key committees such as ALCO, Product & Pricing Committee, Credit Risk Committee, HBUK Global Trade Solutions Risk Review Committee

Actively involved in Business or Change Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR).

Contribute to the strategic agenda for Trade and Lending products by keeping abreast of trends and developments in the external market, ensuring that HSBC Innovation Banking UK’s lending and trade product offering keeps pace with market competitors

Act a thought leader and strategic advisor leveraging product expertise and expert knowledge to shape key business decisions and drive HSBC Innovation banking success

Oversee product governance activities including new product approvals and manage new feature, product, or platform developments, implementation and new product launches as required.

Requirements:

Domain knowledge of trade finance or lending / debt

Experience of product management, gained through product management, implementations, coverage / origination etc. Knowledge of Commercial/SME lending or trade products is preferred but suitability may extend to consumer / retail lending products. A proven ability to define and drive lending or trade product strategy in an agile Commercial Banking environment.

Strong written and verbal communication skills with a passion for telling stories with data to influence and facilitate strong collaboration across business areas.

Experience of new product development, and a solid understanding of product lifecycle methodology and product governance.

Ability to mobilise teams to continually deliver improvements to products, performance and processes, offering guidance and leadership throughout.

Ability to build networks and relationships internally and externally, and experience of working within virtual and matrix reporting environments.

Where you’ll be based:

Our home office in Finsbury Square, London. We offer hybrid working to our employees, so you can flex between home and the office.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We know that some people may be put off from applying for a role if they don’t meet all elements of a job description. If you think you can make a difference to our business, then why not give us a try?

HSBC Innovation Banking is an equal opportunities employer. Our recruitment processes are accessible to everyone - no matter their gender, ethnicity, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability or neurodiversity.

If you’d like to apply for one of our roles and need adjustments made, please contact our Recruitment Helpdesk:

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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 - no matter their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible for everyone to be at their best. 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.

If you have a need that requires accommodations or changes during the recruitment process, please get in touch with our Recruitment Helpdesk:

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: +44 207 832 8500