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:
Associate Director (EFIO) (Data Strategy) – Solution Engineering
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development, implementation and support of data solution for different business teams in the Exchange Fund Investment Office (EFIO), from collection, transformation, analysis, reporting to visualization
- Hands-on design and develop solution covering areas of data ingestion, ETL/ELT, advanced analytics, reporting and workflow automation
- Participate in data architecture and data modelling work to ensure solutions align with overall organizational direction
- Maintain effective communication with stakeholders by providing regular updates on project status, risks, and issues
- Keep abreast of relevant technological advancements, development of industry standards and best practices for system and process improvement
Requirements
- University degree in computer science, engineering, data science or related fields with a multitude of computer science courses. Postgraduate degree preferred
- At least 3 years of experiences in both data solution and application development, with experience in a team leadership and technical management role, preferably in the financial industry or public sector
- Solid experience in leading multiple-phase software engineering / integration projects and delivering technical solutions, with good understanding of software architecture principles
- Proficiency in programming and data tools (e.g. Python, R, shell script, SQL, Excel VBA) and experience in ETL/ELT tools, data lake, data warehouse and data pipeline
- Experience in software development lifecycle, release management and change management
- Experience in data analytics, data modelling in an enterprise setting
- Experience/exposure in tools such as UiPath, Airflow, S&P Enterprise Data Management solution a plus
- Familiarity with financial instruments, financial trading workflow, system infrastructure, machine learning and data architecture a definite advantage
- Excellent communication skills to clearly deliver technical concepts to other technical teams, business stakeholders and management team
- Exposure in drafting and aligning technical initiatives / strategies with organizational objectives and business needs
- Good business acumen and attention to detail and accuracy
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
- 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 28 June 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.
