Supervisor - Business Model, Capital and Crisis Division (ESCB/IO)

Banking Supervision & Entities Oversight

Horizontal Line Supervision

11227

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 30.10.2026

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.

Role specialisation Capital Adequacy, General Banking Supervision

Working time Full time

Place of work Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Closing date 12.02.2025

Your team You will be part of the Business Model, Capital and Crisis Division in the Directorate General Horizontal Line Supervision. Our Directorate General has around 200 staff providing expertise on horizontal risk and subjects relating to banking supervision. We are currently working on matters relating to financial and non-financial risks, crisis management and supervisory policy, among others.

The Division supports and contributes to firm-specific action by Joint Supervisory Teams (JSTs), who carry out the direct supervision of banks under the Single Supervisory Mechanism (SSM). This involves defining and promoting the execution of horizontal assessments focusing on viability, sustainability, recoverability and resolvability matters. We also provide expertise in capital planning and internal capital adequacy assessment processes, as well as guidance on the crisis management framework and toolkits to be implemented in crisis situations.

In your role as Supervisor, you will be part of a team that is responsible for providing subject matter expertise on crisis management topics, with a special focus on recovery planning and resolution. The 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 Business Model, Capital and Crisis Division, you will:

• support JSTs on topics related to recovery planning and resolution (i.e. resolution plan consultations);
• engage, collaborate and coordinate on topics and projects involving diverse stakeholders including divisions across the ECB as well as national competent authorities and the Single Resolution Board, establishing good working relationships with all parties;
• provide expert analysis and input on crisis management for banks;
• contribute positively to staff morale and support the Division as a whole.

We are seeking candidates for this role who demonstrate the potential for growth, and we will support the selected candidate(s) in their future development of the required knowledge, skills or competencies.

The position offers you an excellent opportunity to gain experience in crisis preparedness and response and to be part of the ECB’s horizontal function in banking supervision. You will network with experts in the field and be a catalyst for innovation within the 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 (other than as a trainee or intern) in the field of banking supervision;
• sound understanding of the Bank Recovery and Resolution Directive in relation to recovery planning, early intervention measures, the concept of “failing or likely to fail” and resolution-related topics;
• 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.

Desired:

• practical experience in recovery plan assessments and resolution plan consultation processes;
• experience with horizontal analysis (e.g. peer comparisons);
• sound understanding of banks’ balance sheets, profit and loss statements and financial projections.

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 18 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 the hiring manager, Stefan Wilmink, on +49 162 2132695 from Monday to Friday between 9:00 and 17:00 up to the application closing date.

Application and selection process The recruitment process for this role will be conducted remotely. It will include an online interview and a presentation.

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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