Ordinary Job Opportunities at IOSCO

Department: Standards Implementation Department
Place of employment: Madrid, Spain
Start Date: As soon as possible
Type of Contract: Permanent, 6-month probation period
Deadline for applications: September 4, 2025

IOSCO

IOSCO is the international body that brings together the world's securities regulators and is recognized as the global standard setter for financial markets regulation. We develop, implement and promote adherence to internationally recognized standards for financial markets regulation and work closely with other international organizations on the global regulatory reform agenda.

Our Objectives and Principles of Securities Regulation are endorsed by both the G20 and the FSB and serve as the overarching core principles that guide us in the development and implementation of internationally recognized and consistent standards of regulation, oversight and enforcement. They also form the basis for the evaluation of the securities sector for the Financial Sector Assessment Programs (FSAPs) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank.

Job Description

The IOSCO General Secretariat is seeking to recruit a Head of Implementation Monitoring, to support the work of the Standards Implementation Department (SID). This role will lead the Implementation Monitoring team, which is responsible, amongst other things, for the work on monitoring the implementation of IOSCO standards. This consists of assessing and verifying whether and to what extent the IOSCO standards and recommendations are applied in different countries and jurisdictions within the IOSCO membership, which is an essential part for the advancement of IOSCO’s objectives and for better regulation for safer and more effective markets.

The successful candidate will work closely with IOSCO’s Assessment Committee, other international bodies, and stakeholders in the regulatory and financial sectors.

The SID integrates the standards’ implementation work of the Assessment Committee, the four Regional Committees, the Growth and Emerging Markets Committee, and the IOSCO’ program for capacity building, amongst other things.1

The Implementation Monitoring team within the SID assists IOSCO’s implementation work agenda through developing and delivering programs to monitor and assess implementation of IOSCO's Objectives and Principles of Securities Regulation ('IOSCO Principles') and other standards and policies set out in IOSCO reports or resolutions approved by IOSCO ('IOSCO Standards') across the IOSCO membership.

The specific projects the Head of Implementation Monitoring role will be responsible for may however change over time, in line with the organization’s demands.

The successful candidate will report to the Director of Standards Implementation and will be responsible for the daily supervision and coordination of all staff and activities related to implementation monitoring.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage the Implementation Monitoring team, consisting of 3-4 advisors, overseeing daily operations, workflow allocation, and delivery of high-quality, well-project managed, work (e.g., document drafting, project management, roundtables, implementation monitoring initiatives).
  • Supervise and support the work of relevant IOSCO committees and work streams.
  • Coordinate the presentation of the implementation monitoring work to the IOSCO Board and other relevant committees, ensuring appropriate discussion and effective implementation of decisions.
  • Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, representing IOSCO in relevant events and fora.
  • Monitor, project manage and support the preparation and evolution of, and contribute to, implementation monitoring initiatives.
  • Engage with international bodies (e.g., Financial Stability Board, International Monetary Fund, World Bank etc.) and contribute to IOSCO’s role in global implementation discussions.
  • Provide strategic advice and support to the IOSCO leadership, committee/task force chairs and the Director of Standards Implementation, in preparing briefing notes, reports, and meeting materials.
  • Any other responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time by the Director of Standards Implementation, Deputy Secretary General or Secretary General.
Relevant experience and skills

To be considered eligible, candidates must satisfy the criteria listed below:

a. Essential

  • A completed university degree in a relevant field, such as finance, economics, law, or public policy, ideally with a master’s degree.
  • Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in financial markets regulation, supervision, policy development, policy implementation or regulatory assessment.
  • Demonstrable experience and ability to build consensus in complex or member-based organizations, preferably with an international component.
  • Proven team management experience, with a demonstrated ability to effectively lead and coordinate teams, manage complex projects, and ensure successful outcomes.
  • Exceptional analytical skills, along with very strong written and verbal communication abilities in English.
  • Ability to develop strong working relationships and to liaise confidently with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
  • Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, delivering high-quality results within tight deadlines.
  • Team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate effectively in a multicultural and international setting.
  • Advanced skills in creating professional reports, policy briefs, presentations, and effective communication.

b. Desirable

  • Experience working within international policy-implementation processes or regulatory frameworks.
  • Technical competency in policy implementation, preferably with experience in financial market regulation.
  • Proven experience on securities or derivatives policy, regulation or supervision.
  • Demonstrated ability to thrive in dynamic environments, with a proven track record of adapting to new challenges and driving success in evolving circumstances.
Application process

Applicants must apply via email, by sending the following two documents to [email protected]:

  • Applicant's CV
  • Applicant's Motivation Letter
Indicating in the subject line: IOSCO_R-202408_ Head of Implementation Monitoring

The positions will be filled on a competitive basis.

In addition, candidates that clear all the different stages of the selection process but are not offered the position would be placed in a “reserve list” and could also be considered for other positions in the Secretariat in different areas (including Standards Development, Standards Implementation, Legal & Corporate Affairs) that could arise in the future.

IOSCO accepts all eligible candidates without discrimination on any grounds, such as sex, gender, race, colour, ethnic or social origin, religion or belief, membership of a national minority, disability, age or sexual orientation.

If you have any questions, including the application deadline, financial and administrative considerations and/or required documentation, please do not hesitate to reach out to the Secretariat’s HR Team at [email protected]

Summary of conditions of employment
Compensation

Competitive salary and benefits package. The salary range is 90-105K EUR year gross plus a private pension contribution of 10% of the salary. Salaries are exempted from Spanish income tax for those employees that are neither Spanish nor resident in Spain at the time of being hired by IOSCO.

1 https://www.iosco.org/v2/about/?subsection=about_iosco

Position: Policy Advisor, Standards Development Division
Place of employment: Madrid, Spain
Start Date:
Type of Contract: Permanent, 6-month probation period
Deadline for applications: 4th of September

IOSCO

IOSCO is the international body that brings together the world's securities regulators and is recognized as the global standard setter for financial markets regulation. We develop, implement and promote adherence to internationally recognized standards for financial markets regulation and work closely with other international organizations on the global regulatory reform agenda.

Our Objectives and Principles of Securities Regulation are endorsed by both the G20 and the FSB and serve as the overarching core principles that guide us in the development and implementation of internationally recognized and consistent standards of regulation, oversight and enforcement. They also form the basis for the evaluation of the securities sector for the Financial Sector Assessment Programs (FSAPs) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank.

The Role

To support the work of the Organization, the IOSCO General Secretariat is seeking a policy advisor to support the work of the Standards Development Division (SDD).

The SDD integrates the policy work of the IOSCO Board’s eight Policy Committees, the Financial Stability Engagement Group, the Fintech Task Force, the Sustainable Finance Task Force, the Retail Investor Coordination Group, the Committee on Emerging Risks (CER), and the Affiliate Members Consultative Committee amongst other things.1

The Standards Development Division is structured in 4 teams:

  • Financial Stability and Emerging Risks
  • Innovation and Retail Protection
  • Markets
  • Post-trading
The Role and responsibilities

The Markets team covers policy work across several critical areas, including:

  • Issuer Accounting, Auditing, and Disclosure (IOSCO Committee 1, the Primary Markets Network, the Monitoring Board of the IFRS Foundation, and the Monitoring Group)
  • Secondary Markets (IOSCO Committee 2)
  • Derivatives and Commodities (IOSCO Committee 7)

The role will also involve collaboration with IOSCO’s market infrastructure and post-trading team and relevant workstreams in cooperation with CPMI and BCBS.

As a permanent member of staff, you will be expected to take a leading role in managing specific committees and/or project areas. You may also be asked to subsequently move to another committee, take on multiple committees simultaneously, or engage in cross-team projects depending on evolving resource needs and division priorities.

The tasks assigned to the successful candidate would typically include:

  • Leading the management of the work of a committee/taskforce and specific work stream(s). For example by providing thought leadership and strategic guidance to the committee and/or workstream leadership, and through providing high quality project management capabilities.
  • Competently represent the organisation at IOSCO meetings and other international fora. This includes leading Secretariat support to relevant IOSCO meetings and actively participating in senior international meetings, representing IOSCO’s interests.
  • As a small organisation, the candidate would also be expected to pro-actively contribute to consultation and report drafting, the preparation of agendas, documentation, and minutes and following-up on outcomes agreed by the group.
  • Conducting research and analysis, including literature reviews and gathering information from IOSCO members and surveying stakeholders on specific subjects.
  • Largely independently, lead the preparation of policy consultations and final reports, drafting Board memos, and scoping notes for policy projects.
  • Support to the Committee/Taskforce/Working Group Chair, Vice Chair(s), the IOSCO Chair, and the Secretary General and Deputy Secretary General, including in the preparation of briefing notes for meetings, conferences and speaking engagements.
  • Supporting external facing engagements (including possible working-level representative duties) at the Financial Stability Board, the Standard Setting Bodies and other international organisations (e.g. OECD, FATF).
  • Following economic and regulatory developments of interest for IOSCO and its members.
  • Coordination with other Secretariat colleagues to ensure the flow of information across the various areas of Secretariat work.
Skills and qualifications

The required skills and experience for this varied and challenging role, at Policy Advisor include:

a. Essential

  • A completed university degree in a relevant field, such as finance, economics, law, or public policy.
  • A minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in financial markets, regulation or policy development.
  • Demonstrated knowledge in at least one of the areas of responsibilities within the team – primary markets, secondary markets, with a strong preference for knowledge in international financial reporting and auditing standards.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills combined with excellent written and verbal communications abilities in English.
  • An understanding of international policy making processes, regulatory frameworks, and a familiarity with IOSCO’s structure, membership, and agenda.
  • Proven technical competency in policy development, preferably with experience in financial market regulation or examination.
  • Excellent time-management skills, to thrive in fast-paced environments delivering high-quality results under tight deadlines.
  • Excellent project management and internal reporting skills.
  • An ability to develop strong working relationships and to liaise confidently with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
  • Ability to work cooperatively as a team player in a multicultural international environment.
  • Diplomatic skills and the ability to drive consensus.

b. Desirable

  • Communication skills and the ability to make effective oral presentations
  • The ability to think and act creatively in difficult situations
  • An advanced degree or experience in accounting and/or auditing.
Application process

Applicants must apply via email, by sending the following two documents to [email protected]:

  • Applicant's CV
  • Applicant's Motivation Letter

Indicating in the subject line: IOSCO_R-202509_ Policy Advisor

The positions will be filled on a competitive basis.

In addition, candidates that clear all the different stages of the selection process but are not offered the position would be placed in a “reserve list” and could also be considered for other Policy Advisor positions in the Secretariat in different areas (including Standards Development, Standards Implementation, Legal & Corporate Affairs) that could arise in the future.

IOSCO accepts all eligible candidates without discrimination on any grounds, such as sex, gender, race, colour, ethnic or social origin, religion or belief, membership of a national minority, disability, age or sexual orientation.

If you have any questions, including the application deadline, financial and administrative considerations and/or required documentation, please do not hesitate to reach out to the Secretariat’s HR Team at [email protected]

Summary of conditions of employment
Compensation

Competitive salary and benefits package. The salary range is 75-85K EUR year gross plus a private pension contribution of 10% of the salary. Salaries are exempted from Spanish income tax for those employees that are neither Spanish nor resident in Spain at the time of being hired by IOSCO.

1 About IOSCO

Position: Advisor, Enforcement and Cooperation
Place of employment: Madrid, Spain
Start Date:As soon as possible
Type of Contract: Permanent
Deadline for applications: 4 September 2025

About IOSCO

IOSCO is the international body that brings together the world's securities regulators and is recognized as the global standard setter for financial markets regulation. We develop, implement and promote adherence to internationally recognized standards for financial markets regulation and work closely with other international organizations on the global regulatory reform agenda.

Our Objectives and Principles of Securities Regulation are endorsed by both the G20 and the FSB and serve as the overarching core principles that guide us in the development and implementation of internationally recognized and consistent standards of regulation, oversight and enforcement. They also form the basis for the evaluation of the securities sector for the Financial Sector Assessment Programs (FSAPs) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank.

The IOSCO MMoU (see https://www.iosco.org/v2/about/?subsection=mmou) and IOSCO EMMoU (see https://www.iosco.org/v2/about/?subsection=mmou) are important provisions for Cooperation among IOSCO members relating to enforcement. The IOSCO MMoU, established in 2002, has become the global benchmark for international cooperation in the enforcement of securities and derivatives laws and regulations.

The Role

To support the work of the Organization, the IOSCO General Secretariat is looking to recruit, on a permanent basis, an Advisor on Enforcement and Cooperation.

The focus of this role is to support the work of the MMoU Team in the Enforcement and Cooperation Department.

The MMoU Team leads on matters relating to international enforcement cooperation, information sharing and compliance with IOSCO’s cooperation agreements, the MMoU and EMMoU. Amongst other things, the team supports and coordinates the work of the IOSCO committees focussed on this area, including Committee 4, Screening Group, the Monitoring Group, Monitoring Group Steering Committee (MGSC), Compliance Triage Group (CTG) and the Anti-Money Laundering Network. The team also assists on technical and legal matters related to the IOSCO MMoU and EMMoU, including applications from IOSCO members looking to become signatories.

Following the IOSCO Board’s approval of the MMoU Compliance Handbook (Handbook) in May 2024, the Team is also responsible for managing the implementation of this project. The Handbook sets out a roadmap of actions and outcomes to encourage compliance with the MMoU.

The Role and responsibilities

The primary focus of the role of the Policy Advisor will be to project manage the ongoing implementation of the Handbook. As a permanent member of staff, you will also be expected to take a leading role in managing and supporting the wider work of the MMoU team, including specific committees and/or project areas, technical assistance and providing training and support to signatories.

Key aspects of the role are likely to include:

  • Project management of the ongoing implementation of the Handbook, actively driving the project forward with a focus on practical outcomes and meeting the objectives of the Handbook. This includes delivery of all stages of the Handbook, developing the necessary processes and procedures, working closely with internal and external stakeholders, identifying and mitigating risks in the implementation process, resolving tricky legal and technical issues, relationship management, updating and advising senior management on progress and the mitigation of potential risks.
  • Conducting mediation between authorities in the early stages of the compliance process with a view to resolving cases, involving technical and legal issues.
  • Leading work to support the CTG and MGSC. This includes considering all new reports of non-compliance and preparing reports for the CTG to make decisions on next steps, including analysis and presentation of complex facts, legal and technical issues.
  • Actively managing open cases, providing advice and support to the MGSC investigative subgroups and advising the subgroups and Committee leadership on technical and procedural matters.
  • Building relations with key international counterparts and internal stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of team projects.
  • Using technical and analytical expertise to contribute to enforcement and compliance committee projects.
  • Supporting the Team Manager in the coordination of the work of the MMoU team and management of more junior colleagues in the team.
  • Work as part of the team to support and progress other projects and work of the team. Providing technical and legal advice to the team where specific expertise may be needed.
  • Support the development and delivery of training and capacity building programmes for MMoU signatories and new applicants, including on aspects of the MMoU/EMMoU and the Enforcement Technology Conference.
  • Largely independently, drafting Board memos, reports and notes as well as preparation of briefings for senior management and other organisational documents.
  • Coordination with other Secretariat colleagues to ensure the flow of information across the various areas of Secretariat work.
  • General support to IOSCO members in the relevant area of work.
  • Following regulatory developments of interest for IOSCO and its members.
Skills and qualifications

The required skills and experience for this varied and challenging role include:

a. Essential

  • A university degree in the areas of Law, Economics, Public Administration, International Affairs, or similar ones, with a preference for strong training in Law.
  • A minimum of 4 years post-qualification professional experience, preferably in the financial sector.
  • Experience of international enforcement cooperation or international investigations.
  • Demonstrable experience of the successful management and delivery of large and complex projects.
  • Exceptional analytical thinking and problem-solving skills combined with excellent written and verbal communications abilities in English.
  • Proven ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders to resolve complex issues in multicultural and international environments.
  • Skilled in handling challenging situations with tact and sensitivity, using diplomacy to build consensus.
  • Highly flexible and adept at managing time effectively to deliver high-quality results under pressure and shifting priorities in fast-paced environments.

b. Desirable

  • Deep knowledge and understanding of the IOSCO MMoU and EMMoU and how these agreements operate in practice.
  • In-depth understanding of financial markets, securities regulatory frameworks, and IOSCO’s structure, membership, and strategic agenda.
  • Experience of negotiation and mediation.
  • Experience of handling a complex caseload involving legal and technical issues.
Application process

Applicants must apply via email, by sending the following two documents to [email protected]:

  • Applicant's CV
  • Applicant's Motivation Letter

Indicating in the subject line: IOSCO_R-202508_Role

The positions will be filled on a competitive basis.

In addition, candidates that clear all the different stages of the selection process but are not offered the position would be placed in a “reserve list” and could also be considered for other Policy Advisor positions in the Secretariat in different areas (including Standards Development, Standards Implementation, Legal & Corporate Affairs) that could arise in the future.

IOSCO accepts all eligible candidates without discrimination on any grounds, such as sex, gender, race, colour, ethnic or social origin, religion or belief, membership of a national minority, disability, age or sexual orientation.

If you have any questions, including the application deadline, financial and administrative considerations and/or required documentation, please do not hesitate to reach out to the Secretariat’s HR Team at [email protected].

Summary of conditions of employment
Compensation

Competitive salary and benefits package. The salary range is 75-85K EUR year gross plus a private pension contribution of 10% of the salary. Salaries are exempted from Spanish income tax for those employees that are neither Spanish nor resident in Spain at the time of being hired by IOSCO.