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 position:
Associate Director (Information Technology) – Solution Architect (AI & Innovation Platform)
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end architecture and design of AI & innovation platforms, including AI/ML pipelines, generative AI solutions, agentic frameworks, automation frameworks, and intelligent process orchestration systems
- Define and own reference architecture, patterns, and governance frameworks for AI, cloud-native, and digital innovation platforms
- Champion innovation by identifying, evaluating, and piloting emerging technologies (e.g., generative AI, low-code/no-code platforms, AI agents, autonomous systems) to solve complex business challenges
- Collaborate with the AI CoE to design, implement, and ensure the production readiness of AI business use cases within HKMA
- Collaborate with Product Owners, Enterprise Architects, and business stakeholders to align solution architecture with strategic goals and regulatory requirements
- Drive the adoption of cloud-native principles, DevSecOps, and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) across innovation projects and AI platforms
- Design and oversee the implementation of scalable, resilient, and secure architectures for AI application deployment, monitoring, and lifecycle management
- Provide technical leadership in building and integrating innovation platforms with banking and financial systems
- Support proof-of-concept (PoC) and rapid prototyping initiatives, ensuring feasibility, security, and scalability before enterprise rollout
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., data privacy, cybersecurity, audit trails) in all architectural decisions and implementations
Requirements
- University degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related field
- Minimum 3 years of experience in IT architecture and solution design, with at least 2 years focused on digital transformation, innovation platforms, or enterprise AI solutions
- Proven track record in leading large-scale, multi-year digitalisation projects across financial services or regulated industries
- Experience in cloud-native architecture with hands-on experience in designing and deploying scalable, secure, and resilient systems
- Strong foundation in AI & innovation platform technologies, including:
- Generative AI frameworks (e.g., LangChain, LlamaIndex, vLLM)
- AI interfaces (e.g. MCP, Open AI)
- MLOps/LLMOps toolchains (e.g., MLflow, Kubeflow, Argo Workflows)
- AI orchestration, vector databases and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) systems
- AI Platforms
- Integration with enterprise data platforms (e.g. Data lake)
- Experience with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform), containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab, Ansible Automation Platform CI/CD)
- Familiarity with DevSecOps practices, including security scanning (SonarQube), artifact management (Nexus, Harbor), and compliance automation
- Strong understanding of API management, event-driven architecture, and microservices design
- Experience in enterprise-grade monitoring and observability (Grafana, Prometheus, Loki)
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills – capable of translating technical concepts to business leaders and non-technical stakeholders
- A proactive mindset with a passion for innovation, continuous learning, and driving change in complex environments
Conditions of service
- Appointment will be made on fixed contract terms
- A competitive remuneration package will be offered, with flexibility to account for additional experience, qualifications, and leadership impact
- Fringe benefits include medical and dental coverage, 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 19 June 2026 (7:30 p.m.). 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.
