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 in the Hong Kong FMI Services Limited (HKFMI), a wholly owned subsidiary of the HKMA:
Associate Fintech Director – Central Bank Digital Currency
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in next-generation tokenised central bank money initiatives, both locally and internationally, leveraging innovative technologies to shape the future of financial systems
- Plan, manage and oversee project resources to establish realistic timelines and ensure timely delivery of project objectives
- Gather and analyse business requirements, define problem statements and propose effective solutions
- Collaborate with stakeholders across functional and business units, both internally and externally
- Conduct research on relevant business subjects and technologies to evaluate their impacts on financial market infrastructures and identify opportunities for interoperability
- Prepare meeting materials, presentations, briefing documents, and manage logistical arrangements
Requirements
- University degree in finance, information technology, fintech or related fields
- At least 3 years of relevant work experience in finance and IT projects
- Proven hands-on experience in business analysis and project management
- Solid and sound expertise in any of the following area(s) (in alphabetical order):
- Application Programming Interface (API) and system integration
- Blockchain and smart contract development
- Cryptos, Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) and tokenisation
- Payment systems and products
- Strong written communication and presentation slides creation skills
- Flexibility and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Well-organised, detail-oriented and a fast learner
- Fluency in both written and oral English and Chinese, including proficiency in both Cantonese and Putonghua
Conditions of service
- Appointment will be offered by HKFMI 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 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 13 December 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.
HKFMI is an equal opportunities employer. 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 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.
