The Hong Kong Institute for Monetary and Financial Research (HKIMR) is the research arm of the Hong Kong Academy of Finance (AoF) that was established in June 2019 with full collaboration amongst the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), the Securities and Futures Commission, the Insurance Authority and the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority. As a subsidiary of the AoF and the HKMA, the HKIMR serves as a repository of knowledge in monetary and financial research, including applied research. For more information about the HKIMR, please refer to the HKIMR website (https://www.aof.org.hk/research/HKIMR) 

There is now an excellent opportunity for eligible candidates to apply for the following position at the HKIMR:

Manager (Hong Kong Institute for Monetary and Financial Research)

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research and prepare speeches and background materials for senior management on topics related to the macroeconomy, monetary policy, and financial markets
• Liaise with researchers at Mainland and overseas central banks, financial institutions, and academic and policy research organisations to maintain a network of experts focussed on the Chinese economy
• Facilitate collaborations with policy research institutions and universities in Mainland China on topical research projects
• Provide support on the planning, liaison, and execution of conferences and seminars to facilitate knowledge exchange

Requirements

• Postgraduate degree in one or more of the following subjects: business, economics, finance
• At least 3 years of relevant experience 
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Excellent drafting and presentation skills, with proficiency in Office Suite and statistics software
• Good command of both English and Chinese

(Candidate with less experience may be considered for an offer of appointment at Assistant Manager level. 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 5 April 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.

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