Manager Trainee (2027 Intake)

Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA); Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 508,000 - 608,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Paid annual leave

Training sponsorship

Reimbursement of professional fees

Job summary

Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) offers a two-year Manager Trainee Programme with on-the-job training in two to three posts covering central banking work in monetary and banking areas.

MTs rotate to broaden exposure and are appointed as Managers upon satisfactory performance, with potential further rotations to support long-term career development. Closing Date: 3 October 2026. More details at hkma.gov.hk.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline with very strong academic results
• Broad general knowledge, high versatility and good analytical ability
• Good interpersonal, presentation and communication skills
• A team player, ready to take on challenges, highly motivated and with keen interest in pursuing a central banking career
• Excellent command of English and Chinese; Putonghua an advantage

Responsibilities

• Undergo on-the-job training in two to three different posts responsible for central banking work
• Rotate after appointment to widen exposure and horizon for long-term career development in central banking
• Work across monetary and banking areas during the MT Programme

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Analytical ability

Interpersonal skills

Team player

English and Chinese

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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

The HKMA operates a two-year Manager Trainee (MT) Programme. An MT will undergo on-the-job training in two to three different posts responsible for central banking work, covering both monetary and banking areas. On completion of the Programme and subject to satisfactory performance, an MT will be appointed as a Manager. 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 Bachelor’s degree from any discipline with very strong academic results; Business / Finance / Economics major a plus
• Broad general knowledge, high versatility and good analytical ability
• Good interpersonal, presentation and communication skills
• A team player, ready to take on challenges, highly motivated and with keen interest in pursuing a central banking career
• Excellent command of English and Chinese; Good Putonghua an advantage

(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

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to join the selection process, which comprises tests to assess their writing skill and intellectual ability, as well as interviews in different formats.

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.

Closing Date for Application: 3 October 2026.

Please visit our website at www.hkma.gov.hk for more information about the position.