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

As an Associate Fintech Director in the Fintech Facilitation Office at the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, you will lead tokenisation and CBDC projects that advance Hong Kong's financial infrastructure. You will combine technical expertise in blockchain and Web3 with policy acumen, advising senior stakeholders on the implications of emerging technologies for financial systems.

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 translate complex blockchain, CBDC, and tokenisation technical frameworks into clear, 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 oversee 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 and executives
• Hands-on experience with tokenisation frameworks and CBDC systems, combined 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
• Expertise in Application Programming Interface (API) design and system integration
• Experience with automated testing and deployment
• Expertise in cybersecurity risk assessment and management

What we offer

• Fixed contract appointment
• A competitive remuneration package with flexibility to account for additional experience and qualifications
• Fringe benefits including medical and dental coverage, paid annual leave, and contract-end gratuity

About the Hong Kong Monetary Authority

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority is responsible for maintaining the stability and integrity of Hong Kong's monetary and financial systems.