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. There is now an excellent opportunity for eligible candidates to apply for the following post:
Senior Systems Analyst – Tokenisation and CBDC Projects
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in tokenisation and CBDC system development projects, including vendor management, workshop planning, requirements analysis, system design, code review, local and cross‑border testing, quality assurance, and preparation of technical and user documentation
- Support ongoing operations and drive process improvements for tokenisation and CBDC systems Responsibilities include transaction monitoring, coordination across participants and business and technical teams, onboarding new users, handling enquiries and incidents, delivering user training, and ensuring compliance with operational standards
- Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders from partner organisations, including central banks, financial institutions, research bodies, technology firms, and academic institutions
- Conduct research on tokenisation and CBDC technologies to evaluate impacts on existing financial market infrastructure and identify interoperability opportunities
- Provide occasional after‑hours support and participate in weekend system deployments as required
Requirements
- University degree in computer science, information systems, information technology, financial technology or related fields
- At least 3 years of relevant work experience in IT projects or operations role within financial market infrastructure or payment systems
- Knowledge in financial market infrastructure or payment systems
- Hands-on experience with tokenisation and CBDC systems
- Expertise in one or more of the following areas an advantage:
- Application Programming Interface (API) and system integration
- Automated testing and deployment
- Blockchain and smart contract development
- Cybersecurity risk assessment and management
- Innovative, forward-looking mindset, with good interpersonal and communication skills
- Fluency in English and Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua)
(Candidates with less experience may be considered for an offer of appointment at Systems Analyst level.)
Conditions of service
- Appointment will be made on fixed contract terms
- 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, paid annual leave and contract-end gratuity
How to apply
You may submit an application via one of the following channels:
- Online application
- 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 11 April 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 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.
