Analyst, Business Systems

Job Description: I. Summary of Position Work under general supervision to assist in development, design and implementation of business systems or to complete specialty functions. Manage small projects or tasks on larger projects of medium risk as assigned. Directs project activities, initiates analysis, and provides solutions for problems within scope of responsibility. The Business Systems job family includes all functions supporting applications systems including applications development, business analysis, research and development, and systems integration for business systems.



II. Principal Accountabilities



1. Assist in the development, design and implementation of business systems. Serve as member of a project team or as an individual contributor as assigned. Provide computer program and system development and technical support for systems of highest complexity level. Plan and conduct tests, identifies procedures, resolves production problems, conducts walk-throughs, coordinates implementations.



2. When assigned as project manager, leads projects of high complexity, prepares project plans, estimates and schedules, and manages projects to assure objectives are met on time and within cost. Assess implementation impacts, develops external designs and feasibility studies, and procedures. Design and coordinate systems and acceptance tests, implementation reviews. Determine alternative solutions with risk analysis and recommended actions. Coordinate activities and evaluates performance of project team and reports performance. May lead multiple projects simultaneously.



3. Perform business systems development tasks, including: working with users to define systems needs; designing business systems and technical specifications of a complex nature to meet user needs; translating logic diagrams into program statements; designing specifications, screen designs, procedures, and technical requirements; setting technical direction and defining inter-system testing requirements, installing and implementing vendor packages; and conducting research in emerging technologies. Design, code, test, debug and document programs.



4. Assist in training and orientation of other staff and users.



5. Develop proficiency in project management and systems analysis skills. Maintains proficiency in programming languages, program development and testing.



6. Remain current on technical and professional developments affecting area of responsibility.



7. Adhere strictly to compliance and operational risk controls in accordance with HSBC and regulatory standards, policies and practices; report control weaknesses, compliance breaches and operational loss events.



8. Complete other related duties as assigned, support the Company’s Diversity programs.



III. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities



This position requires an individual with:




A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experiences with major or minor in Computer Science or related field.




A Minimum of three years experience in business systems development, methods and tools or a specialty function or have demonstrated the necessary proficiencies to function as a intermediate level capacity.




The ability to interface with business systems users to identify needs and assist in implementation; strong communication, project management and problem solving skills; knowledge of the systems development life cycle; leadership ability; and a willingness to take appropriate risk.

Job Experience:
III. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

This position requires an individual with:

* A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experiences with major or minor in Computer Science or related field.

* A Minimum of three years experience in business systems development, methods and tools or a specialty function or have demonstrated the necessary proficiencies to function as a intermediate level capacity.

* The ability to interface with business systems users to identify needs and assist in implementation; strong communication, project management and problem solving skills; knowledge of the systems development life cycle; leadership ability; and a willingness to take appropriate risk.

* Skills and experienced in Actuate Cognos,Oracle, SQL and PHP programming


HSBC Compensation
HSBC is a pay for performance company with policies and programs designed to ensure all employees receive fair and equitable compensation based on performance. Our compensation program is designed to attract, motivate, develop and retain the very best people.



HSBC Benefits
We are proud of our comprehensive flexible benefit program. Our program allows our employees to select the features that make the most sense for their individual and/or dependent(s) needs. Our benefit features include, but are not limited to; medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, retirement plans, stock option purchase plan, and a competitive time off program.

Searchable Keywords: Analyst, Business Systems / gj-mo

Minimum Education Required: Bachelor

Years of Experience Required: At Least 3 Years

Expected Travel Time: None