Intern/Co-op, Canada Product Analyst

Job description

Global Vision. Local Focus.


Things really are different here. A career with HSBC in Canada is truly an experience that few financial service organisations can match. Here you will find yourself inspired and supported by colleagues whose daily responsibilities cross time zones, continents and cultures. You will be motivated to aim for your highest aspirations, and enjoy the rewards of belonging to a diverse and growth-driven culture.

Canada is a priority market for HSBC. We remain focused on growing customers locally with our unique products, and we offer a full suite of solutions developed from our global connectivity and network. HSBC has the institutional strength, capacity and commitment to support our Canadian client's requirements here and around the world. Employees who thrive at HSBC are service focused, entrepreneurial and driven. They show collaborative spirit and a quest for continuous improvement, while having the industry expertise and business acumen to deliver.

About HSBC Operations, Services & Technology

HSBC Operations, Services and Technology (HOST) provides essential operational services, IT and technical support to help HSBC function effectively and improve our customer service. HOST is made up of Global Operations, IT, COO Office, Corporate Real Estate and Global Procurement. Developing, implementing and supporting software and IT services and processes that allow HSBC to remain at the forefront of high-quality banking systems. Working across a range of technology platforms and development disciplines, from mainframe to mobile technologies.

Global Banking & Market Technology – Equities Technology

HSBC Equities IT team is staffed with talented, experienced and effective IT professionals and is in the process of expansion to meet the challenge of developing and expanding the global platform. There are a number of initiatives to bring new business flows onto the global platform as well as a series of far reaching enhancements to meet the growing business demand.

As part of the North American Equities IT team – You will be working within a highly energetic, specialized team on the Cash Execution platforms. This role will provide you will have the invaluable opportunity to learn about how Technology can “create value” through innovative engineering that provides competitive advantage.

A Day in the Life of a Product Analyst include the following:

· This role will is for a Product Analyst who will have the unique experience of working across a variety of roles including: support, business analysis and development.
· The initial focus will be geared towards learning how Cash Equities Trading works and the front to back technology required to support it.
· This person will work closely with the Trading Desk, Developers and Business Analysts to ensure product stability as well as designing/testing new feature changes.
Principle Accountabilities:
· Document and track defects, and perform test coverage analysis
· Candidate will leverage computer science background to focus on reducing manual testing cycles time and increase automation coverage across the Americas Equities trading software.

Desired profile

Qualifications :

·  Experience with programming skills preferably in Java
·  Linux/Unix command line and scripting knowledge a plus
·  Curious mindset, with a desire to learn
·  Self-starter who is motivated, responsible, and a clear communicator.
·  A real inclination for test-driven development
Preference will be given to students who are available for an 8-month work term (May – December), however those available for a 4-month work term will be taken into consideration.

HSBC Proud

In 2017, HSBC Bank Canada was named one of the “Best 50 Corporate Citizens” in Canada by Corporate Knights magazine for the seventh consecutive year. HSBC was also the first company to be recognized as a top performer in gender diversity within the financial services sector, as part of a new Corporate Knights initiative to recognize leaders in this space.

Here are some of the reasons why:
·  Career Development: Within your current role, as well as Canadian and international opportunities
·  Company Reputation: Offering prestige, strength, and longevity
·  Business Growth: Underpinned by our drive, and the highest banking standards
·  International Connectivity: Opportunities to network and build global relationships
·  A diverse workforce: Reflecting our belief that diversity of thought, background and perspective make HSBC a stronger organization
·  Corporate Sustainability: We build our business for the long term by balancing social, environmental and economic considerations in the decisions we make
Learn more about HSBC

HSBC Bank Canada, a subsidiary of HSBC Holdings plc, is the leading international bank in the country. We help companies and individuals across Canada to do business and manage their finances internationally through three global business lines: Commercial Banking, Global Banking and Markets, and Retail Banking and Wealth Management. HSBC Group - one of the world's largest banking and financial services with assets of US $2,492bn at 30 June 2017. Linked by advanced technology, HSBC serves customers worldwide through an international network of around 3,900 offices in 67 countries and territories in Europe, Asia, North and Latin America, and the Middle East and North Africa.