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:

Officer (Risk Management and Compliance)

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare regular risk, performance and allocation reports for the Long-Term Growth Portfolio and update the compilation framework to cater for new investments or instruments

• Provide analytical support for reserves and risk management purposes, such as scenario analysis and projection forecast

• Assist in conducting research on private equity and real estate, such as analysis on market practices of risk management, benchmarking, investment performance and asset allocation

• Provide technical support including computer programming on operational re-engineering, digitalisation and implementing internal process automation

• Provide administrative support and perform ad hoc tasks as assigned

Requirements:

• University degree in finance, risk management or accounting

• At least 2 years of relevant experience in risk management, investment accounting or related fields, preferably gained in financial institutions

• Knowledge of performance calculation of traditional as well as alternative asset classes such as private equity and real estate.  Knowledge of accounting treatment for alternative assets an advantage

• Conversant with Microsoft Office applications, common financial information systems such as Bloomberg, and other computer programming languages, including Python and VBA

• Experience in using risk management and visualization software, e.g. Tableau, an advantage

• Solid communication and analytical skills, with good command of written and spoken English

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 12 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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