Associate Director (Information Technology & System Development, IT Security)（英文版本）

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 the Exchange Fund.  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 (Information Technology & System Development, IT Security)

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the development and execution of the strategic cyber security programme, ensure evolving threat landscapes are adequately addressed without impeding business needs
• Responsible for identification, selection, evaluation, implementation, post implementation support of IT security systems
• Provide security advice to IT infrastructure and application counterparts in concluding security designs and related security infrastructure roadmaps
• Support security best practices development in software engineering, and streamline development process with DevSecOps model and automated testing
• Manage the continuing cyber security awareness and training programme
• Coordinate with external auditors and third-party vendors to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and contractual requirements

Requirements

• University degree in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity or related fields
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in a well-established financial organisation or leading financial institutions, including security strategy development, security system project implementation, security operations including incident response and disaster recovery operations
• Solid experience in cloud security implementation
• In possession of certification in CISSP / CISA or equivalent
• Knowledge of the HKSAR Government’s security policy and guidelines; and regulatory requirements such as C-RAF
• Ability to do research and analyse thoroughly and resourcefully
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• 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:

1. Online application
2. 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 15 November 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 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.