Sr. Analyst, Business Systems

Job Description: Function Overview CARM is HSBC’s Group System for processing commercial credit applications. It currently is in use by 20,000 users in 20 countries, and maintains $370 Billion in credit limits. The core system is developed and maintained by a team of 25 developers based in Buffalo. CARM is composed of a Web-enabled user interface written in Java, and a host system written in AS/400 COBOL. Current development challenges include: Expanding CARM functionality to make it compliant with "New Basel Capital Accord" initiatives, planning implementation of the system in the remainder of the Group’s 80 countries, and making the system fully multi-language capable. The job-holder will be primarily responsible for analysis and programming tasks of a high level of complexity, using Java on the client-server platform.



Duties and Responsibilities



1. Assist in the development, design and implementation of business systems. Serve as member of a project team or as an individual contributor when assigned. Provide technical support for complex, highly critical programs and systems. Identify and implement strategies to address automation, productivity and infrastructure issues. Develop and maintain expert knowledge in the CfC application. Maintain knowledge of CfC current hardware and software stack and requirements for upgrading.



2. Provide technical leadership and consultation to project team members as directed by the project manager. When assigned as lead on a project team, lead on projects of high complexity and criticality, prepare estimates, and lead team to assure objectives are met on time and with acceptable quality. Determine impacts and alternate solutions as required, and identify opportunities to use technology to improve availability and processing to advance business initiatives. May lead multiple projects simultaneously.



3. Perform business systems development tasks, including: working with clients to define systems needs; assisting in the designing of business systems to meet client needs; installing and implementing vendor packages; and conducting research in emerging technologies. Design, code, test, debug and document programs that are required by the application and system infrastructure. Develop expertise in automated system performance testing and coordinate as needed.



4. Assist the team in maintaining Web Applications. This includes the development and production servers for CfC hosted sites and Core CARM. He/She will be required to use ReflectionsX for PSeries access activity. Responsible for assisting in maintaining availability for PSeries and coordinate with Server support as needed. Assist in CfC problem resolution as needed.



5. Develop proficiency in project management and systems analysis skills. Maintain proficiency in programming languages, program development and testing; serve as expert in area of responsibility. Provide technical analysis and solutions to issues; assist in setting technical direction. Remain current on technical and professional developments and business strategies affecting area of responsibility.



6. 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.



7. Complete other related duties as assigned and support the Company’s diversity program.

Job Experience:
Requirements


Minimum of three (3) years Information Technology experience and/or equivalent experience.


A Bachelor’s degree in computer science, management information systems, engineering, related technical field or equivalent experience


Demonstrated project management skills and knowledge of the systems development lifecycle.


Excellent oral and written communications skills required.


Strong communication and leadership ability; strong problem solving skills; proficiency in analytic and quality assurance techniques; and a willingness to take appropriate risks.

Knowledge of:

JAVA, J2EE (especially servlet API and JSP), JavaScript, IBM pSeries, Websphere, Websphere Studio Application Developer (WSAD), HTML.

Knowledge of the following is a plus: ReflectionsX, MKS Source Integrity, MQ Series, CSS.

Searchable Keywords: Sr. Analyst, Business Systems / gj-mo

Minimum Education Required: Bachelor

Years of Experience Required: More than 5 years

Expected Travel Time: None