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:
Senior Systems Analyst – Exchange Fund Investment Office
Key Responsibilities
- Configuration & Customization: Configure SimCorp Dimension to meet client-specific requirements, including front, middle, and back-office workflows, ensuring alignment with business objectives
- Application Integration: Design, develop, and implement integration solutions to connect SimCorp Dimension with external systems (e.g., price feeds, payment systems, and other financial platforms) using APIs, middleware, or custom interfaces
- Data Management: Oversee data flows, ensure data integrity, and implement data management best practices within SimCorp Dimension to support portfolio management, compliance, and reporting
- Source Control & CI/CD Pipeline: Establish and maintain source control processes and design CI/CD pipelines for SimCorp Dimension changes, ensuring efficient and reliable deployment of updates
- Test Automation Framework: Design and implement a test automation framework to validate SimCorp Dimension configurations, integrations, and customizations, improving quality and reducing manual testing efforts
- Collaboration & Consulting: Work closely with clients, business analysts, and development teams to gather requirements, provide technical guidance, and deliver tailored solutions
- Documentation & Training: Document technical designs, configurations, and processes, and provide training to client teams to ensure successful adoption of SimCorp Dimension solutions
Requirements
- University degree in computer science, finance, engineering or related fields. Relevant certifications (e.g., SimCorp Dimension training, capital markets certifications) a plus
- At least 3 years of hands-on experience with SimCorp Dimension, focusing on configuration, integration, and data management. Proven track record in designing and implementing application integrations for SimCorp Dimension with external systems
- Strong knowledge of SimCorp Dimension’s architecture, modules, and data model
- Proficiency in integration technologies (e.g., APIs, ETL tools, or middleware) and data management practices
- Experience with source control tools (e.g., Git) and setting up CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or similar).
- Familiarity with designing and implementing test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, or custom scripting for SimCorp Dimension)
- Knowledge of capital markets (e.g., equities, fixed income, derivatives, portfolio management) highly preferred
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities to work with technical and non-technical teams
- Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced, client-facing environment
- Experience with cloud-based deployments of SimCorp Dimension (SimCorp Dimension as a Service) preferred
- Familiarity with Dyalog APL or other programming languages used in SimCorp Dimension development preferred
- Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements in investment management preferred
Conditions of service
- Appointment will be made 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
*Online application will be temporarily suspended from 06:00 p.m. on 16 May 2025 to 09:00 p.m. on 16 May 2025, and 06:00 p.m. on 17 May 2025 to 08:00 a.m. on 18 May 2025 due to system maintenance
- 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 17 May 2025. 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.
