Assistant Manager (Banking Supervision)(Technology Risk)

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:

Assistant Manager (Banking Supervision)(Technology Risk)

 

Key Responsibilities

 

  • Conduct onsite examinations and thematic reviews to assess the board and senior management oversight and the controls adopted by Authorized Institutions (AIs) including virtual banks in managing technology risk (such as covering governance, cyber security, operational resilience, response and recovery, digital banking and fintech initiatives) and following up on the remedial measures implemented by AIs
  • Manage and respond to different significant technology-related incidents and fraud cases of the banking sector
  • Assist in developing and updating the HKMA’s supervisory policies and guidelines for enhancing AIs’ technology risk management and facilitating development of AIs’ fintech and digital banking initiatives
  • Collaborate with the banking industry and other stakeholders in various technology risk management or fintech initiatives
  • Identify emerging technology-related risks of the banking sector and conduct research on technology trend, and to propose supervisory measures

 

Requirements

 

  • University degree preferably in information technology or related disciplines
  • Relevant experience in banking, technology audits or technology risk management
  • Strong technology background and risk management sense.  Knowledge of banking business an advantage
  • Flexibility and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese.  Proficiency in Putonghua an advantage

 

Conditions of service

  • Successful candidates will be appointed 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 job applications via one of the following channels:

  1. Online application ( http://www.hkma.gov.hk/eng/about-us/join-us/current-vacancies/ )
  2. By Mail

Send in the hard copy application form (available either at the HKMA’s reception counter or website http://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 resumé 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 by 11 January 2020.  Applicants should ensure their applications reach the HKMA via the designated submission channel(s) well before the stated closing time, taking into account circumstances such as internet delay or file size restriction.  Those not contacted by the HKMA within three months from the close of application 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 or direct your request by fax to +852 2878 1885.

The HKMA is an equal opportunities employer.  More information on the HKMA can be found at the website http://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.

 

Last revision date : 20 December 2019