Prepare for the interview

Before the interview, read these RegReportingDesk articles to get up to date on what the HKMA is working on. You will walk in with a clear view of what the work involves and of the regulatory developments the panel may raise.

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HKMA FPS Enhancement: The 9 August 2026 Outage Window (2026-08)
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The posting

As published by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority. Source: www.hkma.gov.hk. Reproduced for reference. The regulator’s portal is authoritative and the only place to apply.

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:

(Monthly fixed pay at $50,000+ plus a lump-sum pay upon Programme completion)

The HKMA operates a two-year Graduate Economist (GE) Programme. A GE will undergo on-the-job training in two to three different posts in economic research and macro-surveillance. On completion of the Programme and subject to satisfactory performance, a GE will be appointed as an Economist. There is flexibility of further job rotation after appointment to widen one’s exposure and horizon for long-term career development in central banking.

Requirements

Holder of a Postgraduate’s degree in economics, finance or a related field
Strong analytical ability and good social and economic sense
Strong skills in econometrics and data management
Good interpersonal, presentation and communication skills
Excellent command of English, preferably conversant in Chinese

(Current final-year students are welcome to apply. If selected, their appointments will be subject to the production of proof of the required academic qualification.)

Selection Process

All applicants are required to submit a short essay of around 300 words with their applications. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to join the selection process, which comprises written test and interviews.

Remuneration Package

A competitive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate. Fringe benefits include medical and dental benefits, paid annual leave, training sponsorship and reimbursement of professional membership fee.

How to apply

Please submit your application online

Completed application should reach the HKMA, via the designated submission channel, by 31 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 55/F., Two International Finance Centre, 8 Finance Street, Central, Hong Kong.

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.

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