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:
Manager (Banking Conduct) – Digital Asset
Key Responsibilities
- Formulate regulatory policies and guidance on authorized institutions' (AI) involvement in digital asset-related activities, e.g. sale and distribution, custodial services
- Develop and conduct data collection to monitor digital asset-related activities of AIs
- Supervise AIs on their conduct of digital asset-related activities including on-site examinations and off-site reviews
- Conduct market surveillance on potential contravention of the Banking Ordinance
- Monitor related international and local market and regulatory developments
- Assist in the HKMA’s representation in relevant international fora and industry events
- Prepare related briefing notes or/and papers for senior management
Requirements
- University degree in law, accounting, finance, economics or digital asset-related fields such as computer science, data science
- At least 3 years of work experience relevant to digital assets in financial services or related industries; exposure gained in major law or audit firms, global financial institutions or regulatory bodies is preferable
- In-depth understanding of distributed ledger technology, digital asset ecosystem including issuance, trading, custody and decentralised finance, related industry practices and emerging trends
- Sound knowledge of international and local regulatory requirements, market developments, risk management practices relating to digital assets and related activities
- Self-motivated, flexible and able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Well-organised and attention to detail
- Good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese; proficiency in Putonghua an advantage
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
*Online application will be temporarily suspended from 22 October 2025 20:00 to 22:00 due to system maintenance.
*Online application will be temporarily suspended from 25 October 2025 15:00 to 26 October 2025 07:00 due to system maintenance.
- 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 1 November 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 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.
