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 the Exchange Fund. 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:
Senior Associate (Legal, Risk and Compliance Department)
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the assistant of the Head of Legal, Risk and Compliance, and provide administrative assistants to other members of the department as needed
- Manage calendars, schedule meetings, prepare and distribute meeting folders, agenda and minutes
- Assist on procurement and related matters, handle incoming and outgoing correspondences, and general administrative work
- Assist in establishing a documentation filing system, support the department in managing and organizing corporate records, maintain and update filing records, and handle various documentation duties
- Coordinate with internal teams to gather and prepare reports, papers, briefs, and other documentation necessary for assisting legal, risk and compliance matters
- Provide paralegal support to the legal team in handling certain legal matters
- Perform ad hoc duties and provide other administrative support as assigned by supervisor
Requirements
- University degree, preferably in Law, Business, Finance, or a related field
- At least 3 years of relevant experience in administrative and/or paralegal duties, preferably within the legal or financial industry
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and Chinese word processing
- Fluent in both written and spoken English and Chinese
- Proactive, well-organised, detail-oriented, good communication with a strong sense of confidentiality and responsibility
- Able to handle multi-tasks and work on tight timelines
- Candidates with supplementary experience and qualifications will also be considered, even if they do not meet all of the specified requirements above
(Candidates with less experience may be considered for an offer of appointment at Associate level.)
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:
- 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 30 August 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 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.
