ESMA Chair H/F

The ESMA Chair is a full time , independent professional, employed by ESMA and based in Paris (France). They are a voting member and a chair of both the Board of Supervisors and the Management Board. In this role, they represent the Authority and provide strategic leadership by defining ESMA's long term direction and ensuring the delivery of its key priorities. The Chair's term of office shall be five years and may be extended once. Main duties: The ESMA Chair will be responsible for the tasks laid down in the Regulation establishing ESMA[1], and in particular: -Chairing the meetings and setting the agenda of ESMA's Board of Supervisors and the Management Board; -Preparing the work of ESMA's Board of Supervisors; -Acting as the head and external representative of ESMA; -Developing ESMA's strategy and ensuring the achievement of ESMA's objectives; -Fulfilling certain clearly defined tasks and decisions of the Board of Supervisors; -Ensuring accountability and representing ESMA before the European Parliament in annual hearings on ESMA's performance; -Preparing ESMA for and leading it through potential future changes in the financial regulatory landscape The role and responsibilities are likely to evolve with view to the European Commission's legislative proposal on market integration and supervision, which includes changes to ESMA's governance framework. [1] Regulation (EU) No 1095/2010. Candidates are invited to send their applications to the provided email address by 23h59 (CET) on the closing date. Only complete applications will be accepted and considered, i.e.: -A curriculum vitae in English, preferably in European format, clearly indicating how the candidate acquired the required knowledge and experience, how they meet the selection criteria and giving specific examples. Links to external platforms or profiles will not be examined. Desired naming format: ESMA_VAC01_Family name_First name_CV AND -A motivation letter in English (max 2 pages). Desired naming format: ESMA_VAC01_Family name_First name_Motivation.