Associate Fintech Director (FFO) – Tokenisation and CBDC Projects

As an Associate Fintech Director at the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, you lead and manage end-to-end tokenisation and CBDC system development projects. You serve as a technical advisor to the Fintech Facilitation Office, translating complex blockchain and tokenisation frameworks into actionable guidance for improving Hong Kong's financial market infrastructure.

What you'll do

• 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 subordinates 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 institutions
• Provide occasional after-hours support and participate in weekend system deployments as required

What you bring

• A university degree in computer science, information systems, information technology, financial technology or a related field
• 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
• Fluency in English and Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua)
• An innovative, forward-looking mindset

Nice to have

• Expertise in blockchain architecture and smart contract development
• Experience with Application Programming Interface (API) design and system integration
• Knowledge of cybersecurity risk assessment and management

What we offer

• A competitive remuneration package, with flexibility to take account of additional experience and qualifications
• Medical and dental benefits
• Paid annual leave
• Contract-end gratuity
• Fixed contract terms

About the Hong Kong Monetary Authority

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority is charged with maintaining the stability and integrity of the monetary and financial systems of Hong Kong.