Job descriptionSome careers open more doors than others.If you're looking for a career that will unlock new opportunities, join HSBC and experience the possibilities. Whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, HSBC offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.International Wealth and Premier Banking (IWPB) provides a leading premium proposition through Premier Banking and, together with our Private Bank, are present across the world's most important markets, booking centres, and corridors most valued by our clients. Our wealth offering is further enhanced through our best-in-class manufacturing capabilities in Asset Management and Insurance. HSBC Asset Management, the investment management business of the HSBC Group, invests on behalf of HSBC's worldwide customer base of retail and private clients, intermediaries, corporates and institutions through both segregated accounts and pooled funds. HSBC Asset Management connects HSBC's clients with investment opportunities around the world through an international network of offices in 23 countries and territories, delivering global capabilities with local market insight.We are currently seeking a high calibre professional to join our team as an Alternative Data Business Analyst (6 Months Fixed Term Contract).Principal ResponsibilitiesIn this role you willSet-up data governance structure for all Alternatives classesBuildout data ownership model, establish and assign data owners for Alternatives data domains and data fieldsImplementation and set-up of data management policies and processes, data quality checks, data ingestion and associated controlsDevelop and maintain data documentation, creation of Alternatives data dictionary, data quality rules and inventoryDesign consolidated HSBC Alternatives transaction and security type taxonomy in collaboration with business teamsAssist with assessment, vendor scoring and selection of 3rd party data solution providerStrong documentation skills, high level of attention to detail, understanding of Alternatives business processesRequirementsTo be successful you will needKnowledge of Alternative Asset Management is mandatory- Ideally knowledge on specific asset types and related business processes within our businessKnowledge of Indirect investments (funds of funds) - Private Equity or Hedge Funds; in Direct investments: Private Credit, Real Assets, Venture CapitalKnowledge on processes: origination, portfolio management, capital calls and distributions, valuations, NAV validation, reportingAbility to synthesise the high-level picture while understanding the details and be able to write Business Requirement Document (BRD)Significant experience in Alt data management and set up and expertise in operational and business change requirementsIdeally knowledge of some of these tools: Citco, and potentially Allvue, eFront, MSCI, WSOOpening up a world of opportunityHSBC is 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. Personal data held by the Bank relating to employment applications will be used in accordance with our Privacy Statement, which is available on our website.Issued by The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited.
