Manager (Hong Kong Institute for Monetary and Financial Research)（英文版本）

The Hong Kong Institute for Monetary and Financial Research (HKIMR) is the research arm of the Hong Kong Academy of Finance (AoF) that was established in June 2019 with full collaboration amongst the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), the Securities and Futures Commission, the Insurance Authority and the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority.  As a subsidiary of the AoF and the HKMA, the HKIMR serves as a repository of knowledge in monetary and financial research, including applied research.  For more information about the HKIMR, please refer to the HKIMR website (https://www.aof.org.hk/research/HKIMR)

There is now an excellent opportunity for eligible candidates to apply for the following position at the HKIMR:

Manager (Hong Kong Institute for Monetary and Financial Research)

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct independent academic research and thought leadership work on topics of interest to the AoF and the HKIMR, and report main research findings to both academic and non-academic audiences
• Contribute to the administration of the HKIMR, such as preparing meeting materials and liaising with the Institute’s main stakeholders (e.g. Advisers, Directors, etc.)
• Communicate with multiple parties with cross-discipline, and diverse research and technical backgrounds

Requirements

• Postgraduate degree in one or more of the following broad fields of specialisations: economics, finance, applied econometrics. PhD degree (obtained or close to completion) and interest in empirical macroeconomics or finance a definite advantage
• At least 3 years of experience in conducting academic research / thought leadership at central banks / universities / research institutes / international institutions
• Good analytical, programming and synthesis skills
• Good command of English, good drafting and presentation skills

(Selected candidates will be seconded from the HKMA to work in the HKIMR.)

Remuneration Package

A competitive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate, with flexibility to take into account of additional experience and qualifications.  Fringe benefits include medical and dental benefits, paid annual leave and provident fund benefits.

How to apply

You may submit an application via one of the following channels:

1. Online application
   *Online application will be temporarily suspended from 02:00 p.m. on 12 July 2025 to 08:00 p.m. on 13 July 2025 due to system maintenance.
2. By Mail

Send in the hard copy application form (available either at the HKMA’s reception counter or website https://www.hkma.gov.hk) to:

Recruitment Officer
Hong Kong Monetary Authority
55/F., Two International Finance Centre
8 Finance Street, Central, Hong Kong

Copies of transcripts together with a full résumé including details of past experience should be attached to the application.  Please mark your correspondence address and the position applied for on the envelope.

Completed application should reach the HKMA, via the designated submission channel, by 19 July 2025.  Applicants may wish to submit their applications in advance of the deadline to allow for any unexpected delays, e.g. with internet traffic, including file size restrictions and system maintenance downtime.  Those not contacted by the HKMA within three months from the closing date for applications should consider their applications filed for future reference.

Personal data provided by applicants will be used strictly in accordance with our personal data policies, a copy of which will be provided upon request.  You may contact the Recruitment Officer at the above address.

The HKMA is an equal opportunities employer.  More information on the HKMA can be found at the website https://www.hkma.gov.hk.

The Online Application System is scheduled to perform regular system maintenance from Hong Kong time 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. every Wednesday.  During this time, online application will not be available.