Associate Fintech Director (FFO) – Tokenisation and CBDC Projects

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 Fintech Director (Fintech Facilitation Office) – Tokenisation and CBDC Projects

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end tokenisation and CBDC system development projects, including strategy formulation, vendor management, system design, and implementation
• Act as a technical advisor to present and distil complex blockchain, CBDC, and tokenisation technical frameworks into clear and actionable advice for improving financial market infrastructure
• Conduct continuous research on the latest Web3, tokenisation, and CBDC advancements to assess their applicability and policy impact on financial infrastructures
• Mentor sub-ordinates to execute system implementation projects and post-implementation operations
• Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders from partner organisations, including central banks, financial institutions, research bodies, technology firms, and academic institution
• Provide occasional after‑hours support and participate in weekend system deployments as required

Requirements

• University degree in computer science, information systems, information technology, financial technology or related fields

• At least 3 years of relevant technical work experience in the Web3 industry, decentralised finance (DeFi), financial blockchain projects, or specialised technology service providers

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with a proven track record of explaining highly technical Web3 mechanics to non-technical stakeholders or executives

• Hands-on experience with tokenisation frameworks and CBDC systems, with a solid understanding of conventional financial market infrastructure or legacy payment systems

• Expertise in one or more of the following areas an advantage:

  • Blockchain architecture and smart contract development
  • Application Programming Interface (API) design and system integration
  • Automated testing and deployment
  • Cybersecurity risk assessment and management

• An innovative, forward-looking mindset. Fluency in English and Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua)

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 24 October 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.

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.