Hong Kong Monetary Authority

Position Title/Short Description

Full Text of JOE Listing:

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 post:

Executive Director (Research)

Key Responsibilities
• To direct the activities of the Research Department, providing intellectual and technical leadership to a professional team on the provision of high-quality research support on economic, monetary and financial areas
• To represent the HKMA in regional and international conferences, meetings and seminars
• To establish and maintain research networks with other central banks and international financial organisations
• To participate in the management of the HKMA as a member of the Chief Executive’s Committee, and to advise the Chief Executive on various policy issues relating to HKMA’s functions
• To direct the Hong Kong Institute for Monetary Research (HKIMR) and to raise its reputation as a top research institute in monetary economics and finance in Asia. To attract internationally prominent economists as Visiting Research Fellows, and to organise seminars and activities that raise the HKIMR’s reputation as a centre for central bank cooperation


Requirements
• Very strong economic background, typically holds a Ph.D in economics. Experienced staff specializing in research in a leadership role
• Very strong record of research output
• Excellent presentation skills and solid management experience
• Strategic thinking with a strong team orientation

Remuneration Package

A competitive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate, with flexibility to take account of additional experience and qualifications. Fringe benefits include medical and dental benefits, paid annual leave and provident fund benefits.

How to apply

You may submit job applications via one of the following channels:

1. Online application ( http://www.hkma.gov.hk/eng/about-the-hkma/careers-hkma/recruitment)

2. By Mail
Send in the hard copy application form (available either at the HKMA’s reception counter or website http://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 resumé 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 by 8 November 2014. Those not contacted by the HKMA within three months from the close of application 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 or direct your request by fax to 2878 1885.

The HKMA is an equal opportunities employer. More information on the HKMA can be found at the website http://www.hkma.gov.hk.