To me, the HKMA Manager Trainee Programme is a truly unique and unparalleled platform.

First and foremost, the breadth of exposure of the Programme is eye-opening. From gaining insight into private market investing for the Exchange Fund, to drafting sustainable banking guides for the global supervisory community, and helping organise Hong Kong’s flagship Investment Summit. Nowhere else can a fresh graduate like myself gain such excitingly diverse exposure.

Furthermore, getting to work with the incredible people here deeply enriches the experience. The friendly, collaborative, and highly talented environment really sets the HKMA apart. I am immensely grateful to my colleagues, batchmates, buddy, and mentor for the invaluable support.

Last but not least, working at the HKMA instils a strong sense of purpose and long-term drive. From safeguarding Hong Kong’s financial stability, to advancing forward-looking initiatives, and reinforcing Hong Kong’s status as an international financial centre, this truly is a place where aspiration meets purpose.

I have always been interested in public service, and the HKMA appeals to me because it offers an opportunity to contribute to public policy while staying close to financial markets and international developments.

The rotational structure of the Manager Trainee Programme has been instrumental in broadening my perspective, and enhancing my adaptability. In my first posting, I worked on fintech initiatives, including Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) projects and Hong Kong FinTech Week. This experience deepened my understanding of how emerging technologies such as tokenisation are reshaping the payments landscape and how the HKMA collaborates with the industry to facilitate the healthy development of fintech ecosystem. In my second posting, I gained a robust understanding of the HKMA’s monetary operations, from the Linked Exchange Rate System, and interbank market dynamics to offshore Renminbi development.

I am grateful for the mentorship and support provided by my supervisors and colleagues, whose guidance has fostered my personal and professional growth. I look forward to continuing my contribution to Hong Kong’s financial stability and prosperity.