Chair of the Central Counterparty Supervisory Committee and Director for CCPs

ESMA is organising a selection procedure for the post of “Chair of the CCP Supervisory Committee and Director for CCPs”. The Chair of the CCP Supervisory Committee is a full-time independent professional, member of ESMA staff, based in Paris (France). The Chair’s term of office is five years and may be extended once for another 5 years. The Chair of the CCP Supervisory Committee will lead ESMA’s activities in line with ESMA’s work programme in relation to (i) the recognition and supervision of TC-CCPs and (ii) promotion of supervisory convergence between national competent authorities in relation to EU-CCPs. In particular, the selected candidate will among others: o Chair the CCP Supervisory Committee and ensure ESMA fulfils its tasks and responsibilities related to the work of the Committee; o Develop the strategy of ESMA in relation to CCPs and ensure the timely submission of draft decisions concerning TC CCPs and draft opinions on draft decisions of national competent authorities in relation to EU-CCPs, to be taken by the Board of Supervisors; o Chair ESMA’s third-country CCP college and represent ESMA in CCP supervisory colleges established under article 18 of EMIR; o Participate in meetings with EU and third country authorities related to the activities of the CCP Supervisory Committee, in agreement with the ESMA Chair; o Contribute to the development of ESMA’s work programme, objectives and priorities and ensure their implementation with respect to CCP matters in agreement with ESMA’s Executive Director. In addition, in her/his capacity as Director for CCPs, the successful candidate will in particular: o Lead the ESMA staff dedicated to the CCP Supervisory Committee and coordinate the work of the two Directors for CCPs; and o Manage the relationship with national competent authorities, central banks of issue and relevant national and EU bodies both public and private, that are relevant for CCP supervision and supervisory convergence.