• 1.To assist in identifying key trends of the Mainland financial market and updates on the major Mainland cities’ development plans;
• 2.To provide research support on specific topics, for example, matters related to Mainland financial development;
• 3.To assist in the liaison with appropriate Mainland media platforms for promoting relevant initiatives and formulating promotion strategies;
• 4.To assist in the liaison with the Mainland authorities; and
• 5.To perform any other duties as directed by senior officers.

The hours and venues of work may be varied having regard to the operational needs of the bureau. The successful candidate may be required to

• (a)work irregular hours and overtime, including evenings, weekends and public holidays; and
• (b)work outdoors.

The applicant should have –

• 1.a bachelor degree from a Hong Kong university or equivalent, major in economics, finance, business administration, accounting or other related subjects; AND
• 2.at least 5 years’ full-time post-qualification experience in financial institutions, public bodies, think tanks, media or other equivalent; and with experience in research or public policy would be an advantage; AND
• 3.meet the language proficiency requirements of Level 3 or above in both Chinese Language and English Language in HKDSEE or HKCEE, or equivalent [see Note]; AND
• 4.effective research skills; AND
• 5.good knowledge and understanding of financial policy would be preferred; AND
• 6.proficiency in both written and spoken Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin) and English, and possessing good presentation skills.