Head of Product, Core Trade

We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Head of Product, Core Trade. You'll leads the UK product strategy and end-to-end product lifecycle for Global Trade Solutions (GTS) across Core Documentary Trade, Guarantees, Trade Loans, Supply Chain Finance (SCF) and Commodity Trade Finance. You'll be accountable for shaping a future-ready proposition, driving product development and continuous improvement, and ensuring robust governance, risk management and client outcomes.,

• Define and maintain the UK product vision and multi-year roadmap across Documentary Trade, Guarantees, Trade Loans, SCF and Commodity Trade Finance, aligned to global GTS strategy and UK business priorities
• Lead product development from concept to launch, including discovery, requirements definition, business case creation, governance approvals, delivery oversight, testing, implementation and go-to-market
• Run structured product reviews across the portfolio, covering commercial performance, client outcomes, pricing, competitiveness, operational performance, conduct, and control effectiveness
• Own the UK product investment plan for the portfolio, including prioritisation of spend across regulatory commitments, risk/control uplift, client experience improvements and revenue growth initiatives
• Support the integration of sustainable finance considerations into trade and SCF propositions
• Line manage, coach and develop a small team of Product Managers; set clear objectives, build capability, and ensure strong performance management and succession planning
  
  Deep product knowledge and experience of Core Trade
• Proven experience in product management: strategy, product development, lifecycle management, governance and performance management
• Strong commercial judgement: pricing, profitability, portfolio performance, business case development and benefits tracking
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across multiple businesses and seniority levels
• Strong understanding of risk and control expectations in a regulated banking environment
• Demonstrable ability to prioritise and deliver a change portfolio through Technology and Operations partners
  
  If you're looking for a career that will help you stand out, join HSBC, and fulfil your potential - whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or an exciting new direction, we offer opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.
We're one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, with a network that covers more than 50 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions., Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, we're dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces - no matter their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic background or age. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible for everyone to be at their best. We take pride in being a Disability Confident Leader and will offer an interview to people with disabilities, long term conditions or neurodivergent candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

As an HSBC employee in the UK, you'll have access to tailored professional development opportunities and a competitive pay and benefits package. This includes private healthcare for all UK-based employees, enhanced maternity and adoption pay and support when you return to work, and a contributory pension scheme with a generous employer contribution.