Financial Policy Analyst

Job title: Financial Policy Analyst

Company: Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau


Job description: The Treasury BranchSalary: HKD$64,780 per monthEntry Requirements: The applicant should –
1. have a bachelor’s or post-graduate degree from a local university, or equivalent, major in finance, economics, risk management, business administration, or public policy studies; AND
2. have at least 5 years’ full-time post-qualification experience working in the financial services sector, for example banks and fund management companies, or in research or public bodies; AND
3. have attained Level 3 or above in both Chinese Language and English Language in HKDSEE or HKCEE, or equivalent [see Note]; AND
4. have effective analytical, communication and presentation skills; AND
5. preferably have good knowledge and understanding of financial markets and global regulatory landscape; AND
6. have a high degree of proficiency in both written and spoken Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin) and English.Note:1. ‘Grade C’ and ‘Grade E’ in Chinese Language and English Language (Syllabus B) in the HKCEE before 2007 are accepted administratively as comparable to ‘Level 3’ and ‘Level 2’ respectively in Chinese Language and English Language in the 2007 HKCEE and henceforth.Duties: Main duties include:
1. To conduct comprehensive research and analysis on global financial policies, market trends, and economic conditions to inform policy making;
2. To analyse quantitative and qualitative data to assess the impact of existing policies and propose evidence-based recommendations for new initiatives;
3. To collaborate with various stakeholders, including government agencies, financial institutions, and international organisations, through coordination of industry engagement sessions and events, to gather insights and foster partnerships that support policy objectives;
4. To prepare speeches, reports, briefing materials, and presentations that clearly articulate policy positions, findings, and recommendations;
5. To stay abreast of global financial developments, regulatory changes, and emerging trends to provide timely updates and advice to the bureau; and
6. To perform any other duties as directed by senior officers.Terms of Appointment: The successful candidate will be employed on non-civil service contract terms for a period of 24 months. Renewal of contract will be subject to the service need and the performance of the candidate.Fringe Benefits1. A gratuity may be granted upon satisfactory completion of the full contract period with consistently high standard of performance. The amount of gratuity payable will be the sum which, when added to the Government’s contribution to a Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) scheme as required by the MPF Schemes Ordinance, equals 15% of the total basic salary drawn during the contract period.
2. The benefits in respect of rest days, statutory holidays, annual leave, maternity leave or paternity leave, sickness allowance, where appropriate, will be granted in accordance with the provisions of the Employment Ordinance and confirmed at the time of the offer of appointment.How to apply: Candidates should apply in writing with a completed application form [G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023)] which is obtainable from any Public Enquiry Service Centres of District Offices, Home Affairs Department or any Job Centre of the Employment Services Division, Labour Department. The said form can also be downloaded from the Civil Service Bureau’s Internet Website (http://www.csb.gov.hk).Completed application form stating the position applied for, together with a full curriculum vitae, copies of certificate of academic qualifications and documentary proof of working experience should reach the below address no later than 7 February 2025 (Friday) by 6:00 p.m. Please mark on the envelope “Application for the position of Financial Policy Analyst”.Applicants should ensure that correct address is clearly printed or written on the envelope and sufficient postage is affixed before posting to avoid unsuccessful delivery of application. Any unpaid mail items will be returned or disposed of by the Hongkong Post.Applications submitted by email or fax, or not made in the prescribed form, or incomplete, or not signed, or without the required documents or late will not be considered. Online applications are not accepted for this recruitment exercise. Applicants are encouraged to provide their email addresses on the application forms. Candidates who are selected for interview will normally receive an invitation in about four to eight weeks from the closing date for applications. Those who are not invited for interview may assume that their applications are unsuccessful.Contact Address: Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (The Treasury Branch), 24/F, Central Government Offices, 2 Tim Mei Avenue, Tamar, Hong Kong (Attn: Personnel Unit)
Enquiry Telephone: 2810 3793
Closing Date(dd/mm/yyyy): 07/02/2025 18:00:00
Web Site of Department: https://www.fstb.gov.hkGeneral Notes:(a) Candidates must be permanent residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region at the time of appointment unless specified otherwise.
(b) As an Equal Opportunities Employer, the Government is committed to eliminating discrimination in employment. The vacancy advertised is open to all applicants meeting the basic entry requirement irrespective of their disability, sex, marital status, pregnancy, age, family status, sexual orientation and race.
(c) Non-civil service vacancies are not posts on the civil service establishment. Candidates appointed are not on civil service terms of appointment and conditions of service. Candidates appointed are not civil servants and will not be eligible for posting, promotion or transfer to any posts in the Civil Service.
(d) The entry pay, terms of appointment and conditions of service to be offered are subject to the provisions prevailing at the time the offer of appointment is made.
(e) Where a large number of candidates meet the specified entry requirements, the recruiting department may devise shortlisting criteria to select the better qualified candidates for further processing. In these circumstances, only shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend recruitment examination and/or interview.
(f) It is Government policy to place people with a disability in appropriate jobs wherever possible. If a disabled candidate meets the entry requirements, he/she will be invited to attend the selection interview/written examination without being subject to any further shortlisting criteria. Applicants who have declared disabilities found suitable for appointment may be given an appropriate degree of preference over other applicants whose suitability for appointment is considered comparable to that of the former. The Government policy and other related measures on employment of persons with disabilities are set out in the booklet “Employ People Based on Their Abilities – Application for Government Jobs by Persons with Disabilities” which is available for reference on the Civil Service Bureau’s website at https://www.csb.gov.hk under “Administration of the Civil Service – Appointments”.
(g) Holders of academic qualifications other than those obtained from Hong Kong institutions/Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority may also apply but their qualifications will be subject to assessments on equivalence with the required entry qualifications. They should submit copies of their official transcripts and certificates by mail to the below contact address.

Expected salary: HKD64780 per month

Location: Hong Kong

Job date: Thu, 06 Feb 2025 08:34:33 GMT

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