Supervisor - Supervisory Technologies (ESCB/IO)

Analysis and Policy Advice, Banking Supervision & Entities Oversight

SSM Governance & Operations

11054

General Information
Type of contract Short-term contract, which may be extended to up to 36 months subject to individual performance and organisational needs

Contract end date 31.03.2026

Who can apply? EU nationals working for national central banks of the ESCB, international governmental organisations or other employers performing central banking or banking supervision tasks within the framework of the Eurosystem

Salary F/G (bracket 1 - step 1) full time monthly net salary: €6,909 plus benefits, for further information see what we offer.

Working time Full time

Place of work Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Closing date 16.01.2025

Your team You will be part of the Supervisory Technology Section within the Technology and Innovation Division in the Directorate General SSM Governance and Operations. Our Directorate General works with all stakeholders across the Single Supervisory Mechanism (SSM) to ensure that they receive the right support in their decision-making processes. We are responsible for assessing acquisition transactions in SSM banks and applications for new banking licences, ensuring the suitability of the senior management members of the institutions we supervise and independently investigating alleged breaches of prudential rules. We also deploy technological infrastructure, lead innovation and provide knowledge management and training activities for European banking supervision.

In your role as Supervisor in the Supervisory Technology Section, you will be part of a team of 17 members of staff responsible for driving the SSM tech agenda by developing, promoting and implementing supervisory technologies. You will work closely with stakeholders in various SSM business areas, the Directorate General Information Systems and national competent authorities (NCAs). We are currently seeking an expert to join our team as of March 2025.

The Single Supervisory Mechanism (SSM) is the system of banking supervision in Europe. It comprises the ECB and the national supervisory authorities of the participating countries.

The ECB is an inclusive employer and we strive to reflect the diversity of the population we serve. We encourage you to apply irrespective of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, race, religious beliefs, sexual orientation or other characteristics.

Your role As a Supervisor in the Supervisory Technology Section you will:

• advance the SSM tech agenda;
• help identify and prioritise solutions to business problems and shape innovation projects from ideation and proof-of-concept through to implementation;
• assess business requirements and the added value of different technological solutions for banking supervision;
• work on flagship initiatives, such as the Olympus project, to develop a shared modern IT landscape for the SSM;
• liaise with management and supervisors from business areas at the ECB, NCAs and IT experts on the definition of requirements and integration with relevant IT applications;
• engage and collaborate with leading academic institutions, peer authorities, big tech and start-ups to establish partnerships and strengthen the SSM innovation ecosystem;
• help prepare and deliver presentations and other communication materials for a diverse audience.

The position offers you an excellent opportunity to gain experience in emerging technologies and to be part of the “next big thing” in supervision. You will network with experts in the field and be a catalyst for innovation in SSM. You will be part of a multicultural team that strives for continuous innovation to make a positive impact on banking supervision and the lives of European citizens.

Qualifications, experience and skills Essential:

• a master’s degree or equivalent in business administration, economics, finance, information technology or another relevant field (see How you can join us for details on degree equivalences);
• in addition to the above, a minimum of five years’ professional experience in the field of technology or banking supervision;
• experience in digital transformation or consulting projects or in a project-based environment involving several stakeholders in which various tasks and processes are handled simultaneously;
• experience in IT systems used for banking supervision and a keen interest in new technologies such as artificial intelligence;
• knowledge of banking supervision in the context of the SSM, including experience of working with supervisory processes and data, as well as a good understanding of the key challenges facing supervisors;
• excellent drafting, presentation and moderation skills, and the ability to prepare presentations aimed at diverse high-level audiences;
• an advanced (C1) command of English and an intermediate (B1) command of at least one other official language of the EU, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

You engage collaboratively with others. You pursue team goals and learn willingly from other people’s diverse perspectives. You signal any need for change by explaining it and proposing alternative solutions. You analyse complex information effectively and can evaluate different views to arrive at solutions. You know and anticipate stakeholder needs.

You are motivated to contribute to the ECB’s mission, to serve the citizens of the EU as a member of a public institution and to work with colleagues from all over Europe.

You are motivated to be part of our team and to develop and use your skills and competencies to achieve the aims of this position.

Working modalities Working for European banking supervision involves spending short periods of time abroad for on-site visits or training. This important part of our work is complemented by an environment in which well-being and a good work-life balance are fostered. Playing a role in European banking supervision also entails collaborating in multinational and multicultural teams and operating in the context of different national frameworks, for which a strong ability to use different EU languages for business purposes is an asset.

Further information The contract offered will be short-term ESCB/IO, the appointment being for 12 months as of the exact starting date of the selected person, extendable to up to 36 months. Candidates must have a contract of employment with their home institution for a period of at least one year beyond the duration of the ECB contract being offered.

For additional information on this specific vacancy, you can speak to Vítor Rodrigues on +49 (0)162 213 8784 between 10:00 and 12:00 on Monday, 6 January 2025.

Application and selection process The recruitment process for this position will be conducted remotely. It will include a written exercise, a presentation and an interview.

If you are not selected for this position but are still considered suitable, you will be placed on a reserve list (see step 4 of How we hire), from which you might be considered for similar positions within the ECB.

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