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:
Senior Systems Analyst (Database Specialist)
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and manage databases to ensure optimal performance, security, and availability
- Lead database migration projects, including schema upgrades, data migration, and system consolidation
- Configure and maintain database servers and processes, including monitoring system health and performance to ensure high levels of uptime and responsiveness
- Analyse, troubleshoot, and resolve database issues in real-time, providing end-to-end problem resolution
- Implement security and control requirements (e.g. authentication / authorisation, encryption, audit logging, key management considerations, data governance)
- Collaborate with user divisions to collect business requirements
- Collaborate with other IT teams on activities with common systems impacts
- Participate in system design, capacity planning, and infrastructure architecture reviews
- Provide technical leadership and mentor Systems Analysts
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 system analysis and database administration, preferably in banking, payments, financial market infrastructure or other regulated environments
- Strong proficiency in SQL, PL/SQL programming, and query optimization
- Proven experience with enterprise database platforms (e.g., Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL)
- Familiarity with open-source and emerging databases, such as PostgreSQL, TDSQL, OceanBase, and GaussDB, a plus
- Hands-on experience with high availability, disaster recovery and data replication solutions
- Understanding of data security, compliance, and auditing standards is required
- Fluency in both written and oral English and Chinese, including proficiency in both Cantonese and Putonghua
Conditions of service
- Depending on the openings available, successful candidates may be appointed on HKFMI 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 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.
