Associate Director (Financial Infrastructure & System Development)（英文版本）

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is charged with the responsibility for maintaining the stability and integrity of the monetary and financial systems of Hong Kong. 

CMU OmniClear Limited (CMU OmniClear) is a wholly owned subsidiary of CMU OmniClear Holdings Limited, which is jointly owned by the Exchange Fund (as the majority shareholder) and Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (as the minority shareholder).  It carries out the operation and business development activities of the Central Moneymarkets Unit (CMU) on behalf of the HKMA.  As part of the critical financial market infrastructure in Hong Kong, CMU is a central securities depository (CSD), providing secure and efficient clearing, settlement and custodian services for securities. CMU OmniClear’s vision is to continuously enhance CMU service coverage, expand connectivity with other markets and upgrade the CMU infrastructure to provide market participants with comprehensive and quality services.

We now invite eligible candidates to join our dynamic and inclusive company for the exciting opportunity below:

Associate Director (Financial Infrastructure & System Development)

Key Responsibilities

• Manage project initiatives for the development and enhancement of the CMU debt securities settlement system, including in-house system enhancements and vendor solutions implementation
• Assist in designing and implementing the cash remittance system and operating protocol for cash and liquidity management
• Liaise with financial institutions, functional units and external vendors to communicate user requirements
• Review functional specifications, oversee testing activities, monitor expenditures and project progress
• Identify project risks and implications from business, operation, legal and regulatory perspectives
• Prepare circulars, manuals, training materials and business contingency plans

Requirements

• University degree in business administration or a related field; postgraduate or related professional qualifications a plus
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in a well-established financial organisation; experience in central securities depositories or financial market infrastructures is highly preferred
• Sound knowledge of cash and securities settlement
• Excellent command of spoken and written English and Chinese
• Good communication and presentation skills, along with supervisory experience
• Candidates with supplementary experience and qualifications will also be considered, even if they do not meet all of the specified requirements above

Conditions of service

• Appointment will be offered by CMU OmniClear
• A competitive remuneration package will be offered.  There is flexibility to take account of additional experience and qualifications
• Fringe benefits include medical and dental benefits and paid annual leave

How to apply

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

1. Online application
   *Online application will be temporarily suspended from 24 January 2025 14:00 to 20:00 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 7 February 2026.  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 CMU OmniClear within three months from the closing date for applications should consider their applications filed for future reference.

CMU OmniClear is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes application from all qualified candidates.  All information provided will be handled strictly in accordance with our personal data policy, a copy of which will be provided upon request.  You may contact the Recruitment Officer at the above address.

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.

Learn more about the business of CMU OmniClear: www.CMUOmniClear.com.