Associate Fintech Director - Tokenisation and Cbdc Projects

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 Closing Date for Application: 24 October 2026. Please visit our website at www.hkma.gov.hk for more information about the position.