Senior Manager (Hong Kong Institute for Monetary and Financial Research)

Key Responsibilities

• Help formulate and deliver thought leadership research work on topics of interest to the HKIMR and the AoF. Intellectually lead, steer and project-manage research activity with tight deadlines. Co-ordinate and clearly communicate with multiple parties with cross-discipline and diverse research backgrounds

• Write reports on thought leadership issues related to local and global financial market developments

• Distil main research findings from academic studies for a non-academic audience, and draw key implications from diverse research fields

• Organise seminars and other activities to disseminate the results of research projects to both academic and non-academic audiences

• Present at local and international events the results of research projects to both academic and non-academic audiences

• Support the Head of the HKIMR in cultivating a network of researchers who are interested in collaborating on thought leadership research projects and completing tasks related to the administration of the HKIMR

Requirements

• Postgraduate degree in one or more of the following specialisations: economics, finance and fintech. PhD in economics, finance, Master of Business Administration (MBA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) qualification a definite advantage

• At least 5 years of solid experience in conducting research work (academic and/or thought leadership research). Candidates with solid academic background and/or managerial experience gained in consulting firms (in research positions) are strongly encouraged to apply

• Experience in academic and thought leadership research gained in central banks / universities / research institutes / international institutions a plus

• Excellent command of English, especially writing and presentation skills. Proficiency in Chinese a definite advantage

(Selected candidate will be seconded from the HKMA to work in the HKIMR.)

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:

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 14 November 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 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.

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