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 post:
Co-ordinator (Settlement)
Key Responsibilities
- Support daily settlement operations such as cash transfer, fixed income, foreign exchange, interest rate swaps, and futures and options
- Work closely with stakeholders and external parties (e.g. counterparties, custodians and Nostro banks etc.) to ensure smooth settlement
- Perform other trade processing and settlement functions such as corporate actions, trade confirmation matching, reconciliation and static data maintenance, etc.
- Support system and process improvement initiatives by participating in User Acceptance Test, production rollout, etc.
- Assist in the preparation of Management Information System reports and monthly statistic reports
- Participate in regular Business Continuity Planning drills
- Perform other back office operational and administrative tasks
Requirements
- Five subjects, including Chinese Language and English Language (“Syllabus B” before 2007), at Level 2 / Grade E or above in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination, or at Level 2 or equivalent or above in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination
- At least 1 year’s work experience in settlement / back office operations / correspondent banking services for a wide range of financial products and markets
- Basic knowledge of settlement practices and SWIFT message standards
- Hands-on experience/ knowledge of settlement and other operating systems such as SWIFT, RTGS, RIS, EasyWay, confirmation matching system and reconciliation system, and conversant with MS Excel an advantage
- Good command of written and spoken English
- A good team player and attentive to details
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under pressure to meet various settlement deadlines
- Need to work irregular hours as and when required
Remuneration Package
A competitive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate, with flexibility to take account of additional experience and qualifications. Fringe benefits include medical and dental benefits, paid annual leave and provident fund benefits.
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 25 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.
