Sr. Analyst, Business Systems in Buffalo, NY

CARM for Banks is HSBC’s Group System for processing Bank credit assessments & applications. It currently is in use by 2,000 users in 35 countries, and maintains a $250 Billion portfolio. The core system is developed and maintained by a team of developers based in Buffalo. CARM for Banks 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 for Banks functionality to include NBFI (Non Bank Financial Institutions), LGD Engine Interface and multiple other planned enhancements over the next 2-3 years. The job-holder will be primarily responsible for analysis, design work, writing specifications and testing tasks of a high level of complexity.



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 CfB application. Maintain knowledge of CfB 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 tasks or 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; and conducting research in emerging technologies. Design, 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. 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.



5. 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.



6. Complete other related duties as assigned and support the Company’s diversity program. Experience:

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 any of the following is a plus:

Front End Processing: JAVA, J2EE, JavaScript, Websphere, WSAD, HTML, MKS Source Integrity
Back End Processing: Cobol, AS400 Functionality

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