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 Fintech Director – Open Banking (Project Management)
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, development, and ongoing enhancement of the Interbank Account Data Sharing (IADS) and Open API initiatives, ensuring effective project management, cross‑team coordination, and timely delivery
- Coordinate industry implementation and operational alignment of the IADS initiative, acting as the key contact with participating banks on business and technical aspects, and managing contractors to support enhancements, issue resolution, and change management activities
- Contribute to the strategic development and continuous evolution of IADS, Open API and digital banking operation frameworks, promoting interoperability, innovation, and adoption of emerging banking services enabled by financial data exchange
- Maintain a strong understanding of Fintech, digital banking, and Open Banking trends, including developments in other leading jurisdictions, as well as API management, data analytics, and secure data‑sharing practices, to support industry innovation and best practices
- Facilitate stakeholder engagement and collaboration among banks, service providers, and industry partners to drive adoption, ensure service quality, and deliver effective project outcomes
Requirements
- University degree in information systems, computer science, engineering or related fields
- At least 3 years of relevant experience in digital banking, Open API/Open Banking, system integration, or financial technology initiatives within the banking or fintech sector
- Sound knowledge of financial data-sharing frameworks and digital banking operations, with exposure to Fintech innovation, API ecosystems, and emerging data-exchange models
- Good understanding of API security standards (such as OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, and JWT), cloud‑based technologies, and API management platforms would be an advantage
- Strong project management, stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with a proven ability to coordinate cross‑institutional initiatives and manage contractors to ensure quality and timely delivery
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with a self-motivated and detail-oriented approach to identifying issues and driving effective solutions
- 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
- 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 4 April 2026. 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.
