Ordinary Job Opportunities at IOSCO
Currently there are the following vacancies at the IOSCO General Secretariat:
Job Advertisement
International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO)
Call for Applications: IOSCO Secretary General
IOSCO is the leading international policy forum for financial markets regulators and the global standard setter for financial markets regulation. It develops, implements and promotes adherence to internationally recognized standards for financial markets regulation and works closely with other international organizations on the global regulatory reform agenda.
The organization's membership regulates more than 95% of the world's financial markets in some 130 jurisdictions. By providing high quality technical assistance, education and training, IOSCO supports its members to come together to achieve its three objectives:
- enhancing investor protection,
- ensuring markets are fair and efficient, and
- promoting financial stability by reducing systemic risk.
The Secretary-General is a full time executive, appointed by and accountable to the organisation through the IOSCO Board and Board Chair and is responsible for supporting the pursuit of IOSCO's strategic objectives and for heading the General Secretariat under the leadership of the Board Chairman.
The General Secretariat, which is based in Madrid, Spain, is around 40 full time staff strong – comprising c. 25 permanent staff and c. 15 secondees from IOSCO members.
The Role
You will be responsible for leading and managing the work of the General Secretariat which serves as the permanent base for the organisation’s global membership, and is staffed by a multinational team. Your main responsibilities will focus on coordinating with the Board Chair in managing IOSCO’s internal and external relationships, while raising IOSCO’s global standing and profile; ensuring that the General Secretariat provides quality technical support to the Board Chair, the IOSCO Board, Board Committees and IOSCO’s work generally in pursuit of its aims and objectives; leading IOSCO’s regulatory capacity building initiatives. One of your key tasks will be implementing the strategic Board Priorities and the organisation’s bi-annual Workplan.
The Candidate
You possess outstanding managerial, leadership, diplomatic, analytic and communication skills. You are an experienced securities markets professional with a strong background in financial market regulation. You will need to be fluent in English.
Applications
For any queries please contact Tim Pinkowski at [email protected] or the IOSCO Board Chairman at [email protected]. Applications should be submitted to the Nominations Committee at [email protected] by close of business on 5 September 2024 (CEST).
Applications must be accompanied by:
- A full curriculum vitae;
- Any other information about the person needed to adequately brief the Nominations Committee on their credentials for the role, such as relevant references;
- Compelling track-record of people management and managerial skills, drawing on the individual’s experience in leading an organisation or relevant team through change; and
- Where the nomination is by an IOSCO member, a written assurance that the person nominated is interested in being considered for the role of the Secretary General and has the adequate profile and credentials to occupy the position.