The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, has launched the selection procedure for the position of ESMA Chair. This key leadership role offers the opportunity to shape the future of Europe’s financial markets and steer the organisation through an evolving regulatory and supervisory landscape.

As a full‑time, independent professional based in Paris, the Chair leads ESMA’s strategic direction and represents the Authority at the highest institutional level. The successful candidate will chair both the Board of Supervisors and the Management Board, ensuring effective governance, strategic oversight and the delivery of ESMA’s priorities.

Role and Responsibilities

In line with the ESMA Regulation, the Chair’s main responsibilities include:

• Chairing meetings and setting the agendas of the Board of Supervisors and the Management Board.
• Preparing the work of the Board of Supervisors.
• Acting as ESMA’s main external representative.
• Developing ESMA’s long‑term strategy and ensuring delivery on its objectives.
• Implementing tasks and decisions assigned by the Board of Supervisors.
• Ensuring accountability and representing ESMA before the European Parliament in annual hearings on ESMA’s performance.
• Leading ESMA through potential changes arising from the European Commission’s legislative proposal on market integration and supervision, including adjustments to ESMA’s governance framework.

A Strategic and Multicultural Working Environment

The position offers the opportunity to contribute to the effective functioning, stability and integrity of EU financial markets. ESMA provides a dynamic, multicultural and inclusive working environment, bringing together professionals from across the EU committed to investor protection and orderly markets.

Applications

Applications are open until 3 March 2026.For further details on the role and application process, please consult the vacancy notice.Source: ESMA