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.
CMU OmniClear Limited (CMU OmniClear) is a wholly owned subsidiary of CMU OmniClear Holdings Limited, which is jointly owned by the Exchange Fund (as the majority shareholder) and Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (as the minority shareholder). It carries out the operation and business development activities of the Central Moneymarkets Unit (CMU) on behalf of the HKMA. As part of the critical financial market infrastructure in Hong Kong, CMU is a central securities depository (CSD), providing secure and efficient clearing, settlement and custodian services for securities. CMU OmniClear’s vision is to continuously enhance CMU service coverage, expand connectivity with other markets and upgrade the CMU infrastructure to provide market participants with comprehensive and quality services.
We now invite eligible candidates to join our dynamic and inclusive company for the exciting opportunity below:
Associate Director (Project Management)
Key Responsibilities
- Reporting to the Director, Project Management, the Associate Director will manage comprehensive project activities of GSS project and other key projects
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely project delivery within budgetary constraints
- Partner with IT teams to assess system capabilities and align technology solutions with business requirements
- Collaborate with stakeholders to design and validate solutions, producing business specifications and use cases for implementation
- Oversee all aspects of project execution, maintaining timelines, monitoring deliverables and managing budget, while generating regular progress reports
- Maintain comprehensive documentation for requirements, process flows, and specifications, and compile project status reports for management
- Support ongoing operational enhancements in day-to-day business activities, promoting efficiency within the team
Requirements
- University degree
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in the securities services industry, preferably acquired from market infrastructure providers or banks
- Experience in managing sizeable teams and a proven track record in delivering complex projects
- Familiarity with financial markets, preferably in both fixed income and equities products
- Organised, detail-oriented, with effective communication skills
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, highly motivated with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
- Excellent command of spoken and written English and Chinese
- Candidates with supplementary experience and qualifications will also be considered, even if they do not meet all of the specified requirements above
(Candidates with less experience may be considered for an offer of appointment at Senior Associate level.)
Conditions of service
- Appointment will be offered by CMU OmniClear
- 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 16 May 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 CMU OmniClear within three months from the closing date for applications should consider their applications filed for future reference.
CMU OmniClear is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes application from all qualified candidates. All information provided will be handled strictly in accordance with our personal data policy, 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.
Learn more about the business of CMU OmniClear: www.CMUOmniClear.com.
