ESMA launches a call for candidates to establish a reserve list for the Securities and Markets Stakeholder Group

29/07/2022

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s securities markets regulator, today launched a call for expression of interest to create a reserve list of candidates who can be appointed to the current Securities and Markets Stakeholder Group (SMSG) when a vacancy arises.

The call for expression of interest is open to applicants representing stakeholders active in the European Union. The reserve list created will be valid for the remainder of the current term of the SMSG, until 30 June 2024. 

The relevant documents for the application can be found here:

The application should be accompanied by a CV, in Europass format, together with a letter of motivation clearly stating the reasons for the application as well as main expectations as to the candidate's future contribution to the work of the SMSG.

The SMSG facilitates ESMA’s stakeholder consultation by providing technical advice on ESMA’s policies under development. In particular, the SMSG is consulted on actions concerning regulatory technical standards and implementing technical standards and, guidelines and recommendations, to the extent that these do not concern individual financial market participants. More here.

Next steps

Interested parties are invited to apply by 16 September 2022, no later than 23.59 CEST. The reserve list is expected to be established in Q4 2022.

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