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 – Development Lead
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage technical workstreams covering solution design, build, integration, testing and implementation for a multi-jurisdiction DLT-based payment system project
- Work with participating authorities, financial institutions and technology partners to define technical architecture, interfaces, deployment approach and non-functional requirements (e.g. security, resilience, performance, scalability)
- Translate business and policy requirements into technical specifications and delivery artefacts (e.g. architecture diagrams, API specifications, data models, smart contract / workflow logic, test plans)
- Coordinate co-development across multiple parties and jurisdictions, including code contribution governance, environment management, release planning, and technical decision-making
- Oversee integration with external systems (e.g. RTGS, securities settlement systems, FX trading systems, messaging standards such as ISO 20022 where applicable)
- Ensure secure-by-design implementation, including identity and access management, key management, cryptography controls, audit logging, privacy and data governance considerations
- Drive end-to-end testing (unit, integration, performance, security), defect triage, and readiness for production-like operation
- Prepare technical papers, options analyses, and briefings for project governance forums and senior stakeholders
Requirements
- University degree in computer science, information systems, engineering or related fields, other relevant qualifications are preferred
- At least 3 years of relevant experience in software engineering / solution architecture / technical delivery, preferably in banking, payments, financial market infrastructure, or large-scale regulated environments
- Strong experience in system design and integration, including APIs, security controls, data modelling and distributed systems
- Hands-on experience in developing Java applications (preferably using Spring framework) and experience integrating applications with blockchain/DLT components highly desirable
- Good knowledge of DLT / blockchain concepts and architectures; practical exposure to DLT platforms (permissioned preferred) and smart contract / workflow development highly desirable
- Good knowledge of Agile development methodology and DevOps / CI / CD practices (e.g. automated build / test, release management, environment coordination)
- Knowledge of payments and settlement domain (e.g. cross-border payments, RTGS, DvP, PvP, clearing & settlement) and / or ISO 20022 is an advantage
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to communicate technical topics clearly to non-technical stakeholders
- 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, 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 18 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.
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.
