DORA JET Member

The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) is an independent European Union Authority established on 1 January 2011 by Regulation (EU) No. 1094/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 November 2010.

EIOPA is at the heart of insurance and occupational pensions in the EU.

Our mission is to contribute to a sound, effective and consistent level of regulation and supervision of insurance and occupational pensions sectors in Europe, and to promote transparency, simplicity and fairness in the market for consumer financial products or services across the internal market for the benefit of EU citizens. Through our activities we help protect insurance policyholders, pension scheme members, customers and consumers and other beneficiaries. We furthermore play a key role in supporting the stability of the financial system, transparency of financial markets and products, and we contribute to strengthening coordination among financial supervisors at the international level.

EIOPA is part of the European System of Financial Supervision (ESFS) which includes the European Banking Authority (EBA), the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) and the European Systemic Risk Board (ESRB).

Further information on EIOPA is available on EIOPA’s website: https://www.eiopa.europa.eu/

As an European Union Authority, EIOPA is committed to fostering an inclusive and dynamic working environment, providing equal opportunities to all its employees and applicants. EIOPA is committed to ensuring gender equality and to preventing discrimination on any grounds. EIOPA actively welcomes applications from all qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds, across all abilities, without any distinction on any ground such as sex, race, colour, ethnic or social origin, genetic features, language, religion or belief, political or any other opinion, membership of a national minority, property, birth, disability, age, marital status or family situation or sexual orientation.

Job Purpose

The European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs: EBA, EIOPA, ESMA) are looking for establishing a reserve list to support their oversight's mandate under the DORA regulation for the position of: DORA JET Member.

What is DORA?

The Digital Operational Resilience Act (i.e Regulation 2023/2554, or “DORA”), applicable from January 2025, establishes a comprehensive framework for fostering the digital operational resilience of all EU financial entities. It foresees, among others, that ICT third-party service providers that provide ICT services to financial entities and are identified as critical for the EU financial system (critical third-party providers - CTPPs) are subject to oversight at the EU level to minimise the risks they expose the EU financial sector to.

The CTPPs oversight is carried out by the three European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) responsible for the EU financial sector, namely the European Banking Authority (EBA), the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) and the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA). The ESAs exercise their CTPP oversight mandate in cooperation with the financial sector supervisory authorities (competent authorities) and the authorities responsible for the NIS2 Directive.

DORA requires a close cooperation between the three ESAs which exercise jointly their CTPP oversight mandate. The oversight work is organised in Joint Examination Teams (JETs), across the three ESAs. Staff recruited by the three ESAs for the DORA oversight activities work as one team under the leadership of the DORA Joint Oversight Director and closely liaise with colleagues responsible for other activities at the three ESAs. The JETs cover the various designated CTPPs according to the predominant technology domain in which they operate (cloud services, data centres, telecommunications, etc.).

WHY JOIN AN ESA?

You will contribute directly to shaping and maintaining financial stability within the European Union, at the heart of the European System of Financial Supervision. Your work will have a significant impact on the compliance with DORA, ultimately safeguarding consumers and investors. You will have the opportunity to expand your network across Europe and beyond working for EIOPA, the EBA and ESMA.

European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA)

EIOPA is at the heart of insurance and occupational pensions in the EU. Our mission, among other things, is to contribute to a sound, effective and consistent level of regulation and supervision of insurance and occupational pensions sectors in Europe, and to promote transparency, simplicity and fairness in the market for consumer financial products or services across the internal market for the benefit of EU citizens. Through our activities we help protect insurance policyholders, pension scheme members, customers and consumers and other beneficiaries. We furthermore play a key role in supporting the stability of the financial system, transparency of financial markets and products, and we contribute to strengthening coordination among financial supervisors at the international level.

Further information on EIOPA is available on EIOPA’s website: https://www.eiopa.europa.eu/

European Banking Authority (EBA)

EBA’s mission is to contribute to the stability and effectiveness of the European financial system through simple, consistent, transparent, fair regulation and supervision that benefits all EU citizens.

EBA’s five strategic objectives are: to finalise and implement an effective and proportionate Single Rulebook, to foster financial stability in an economy transitioning towards sustainability, to enable an integrated reporting system for enhanced assessment and disclosure, to implement the Digital Finances package with DORA oversight and MICAR supervision, and to focus on innovation for the benefit of consumers while ensuring a smooth transition of the anti-money laundering to the newly created Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA).

Further information on the EBA is available on the EBA website: www.eba.europa.eu

European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA)

ESMA’s mission is to enhance investor protection and promote stable and orderly financial markets.

The Authority has published its ESMA Strategy 2023-2028 identifying for the coming years three strategic priorities: fostering effective markets and financial stability; strengthening supervision of EU financial markets; enhancing protection of retail investors; and two thematic drivers: enabling sustainable finance; and facilitating technological innovation and effective use of data.

ESMA exercises direct supervision over a number of financial market participants, established in the EU or offering financial services in the EU from third countries.

For further information, please refer to ESMA’s website: www.esma.europa.eu

Major purpose

The JET member will contribute to the delivery of the ESAs’ mandate for the oversight CTPPs under the DORA Oversight Framework.

As part of a multidisciplinary and cross-sectoral team, the JET member will contribute to the assessment of the resilience, reliability and systemic relevance of CTPPs and of the risks they may pose to the financial sector.

The role involves working collaboratively with colleagues from the three ESAs and with relevant competent authorities, bringing together expertise from different regulatory and supervisory perspectives.

The JET member will contribute to developing a common understanding of the risks arising from the provision of critical ICT services to financial entities and to strengthening the consistency of the ESAs’ oversight approach.

The position offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of ICT risk oversight in the European financial sector, in a rapidly evolving technological environment, including developments in areas such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure.

The role therefore combines technical and supervisory expertise with analytical judgement, teamwork and the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

The successful candidates selected for appointment will be assigned to the DORA Oversight unit based in Frankfurt-am-Main. A reserve list may be established following this selection procedure. Candidates included on the reserve list may be invited to take up a similar position in Paris, if vacancies arise there and in accordance with the applicable recruitment procedures. Inclusion on the reserve list does not guarantee an appointment.

Main Responsibilities

The DORA JET Member will contribute to the oversight activities for the assigned CTPPs. His/her core tasks will be to:

Conduct analyses of the technologies, configurations, and solutions used by CTPPs to determine if they fit with state-of-the-art standards and pose no risks to the digital resilience of the financial entities relying on them;
Perform and document risk assessments, identifying risks and analysing their potential implications;
Contribute to the annual risk assessment and the development of the annual oversight plan for CTPPs;
Support additional relevant JET activities as needed.

In addition, the DORA JET Member will exercise core tasks in the context of on-going monitoring, general investigations (remote review) or on-site inspections (requiring business travel to CTPP premises), by performing:

Desk-based reviews of CTPPs’ documentation, which can be of various types (technical documentation, data samples, but also policies, procedures, contractual arrangements, and other relevant information;
Interviews of CTPPs’ officials.

The main engagement activities will involve a broad range of stakeholders, including but not limited to:

CTPPs’ officials, through regular dialogue and meetings with the CTPP;
All JET members from the assigned JET, and those from other JETs led by other ESAs;
ESAs’ senior management.

Eligibility Criteria

Thorough knowledge of one of the languages of the Union and a satisfactory knowledge of another language of the Union;
Be a national of a Member State of the European Union, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein;
Be entitled to their full rights as a citizen;[1]
Have fulfilled any obligations imposed by the applicable laws on military service;
Be physically fit to perform the duties linked to the post.[2]

[1] Prior to the appointment, the successful candidate will be asked to provide a Police certificate confirming the absence of any criminal record.

[2] Before being engaged, a candidate shall be medically examined by one of the institution’s medical officers in order that the institution may be satisfied that he fulfils the requirements of Article 12 (2)(d) of the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Communities.

Essential Skills and Knowledge

· Qualification: a level of education, which corresponds to completed university studies preferably in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) or related fields (such as

computer science, computer engineering, engineering, information security, software engineering, data analytics, audit, control, compliance, finance and accounting, business

administration) when the normal period of university education is three years or more;

· Knowledge and/or expertise gained, preferably within the financial services industry, in at least one of the following areas:

o Assessment of ICT risks (identifying, analysing, and/or mitigating ICT risks such as cybersecurity threats and/or operational weaknesses).

o Development of ICT solutions or operations (such as cloud computing, telecommunication infrastructure, cybersecurity, data centre operations and/or data analytics solutions).

o Governance and internal control frameworks for operational resilience, including risk mitigation strategies.

o Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) – evaluating and monitoring TPRM strategies, including assessing concentration risks, systemic dependencies, and the adequacy of exit plans for CTPPs.

· Excellent English written and oral communication skills

· Working knowledge of MS Office, in particular Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Desirable Skills and Knowledge

· Knowledge and/or experience in regulatory provisions (such as DORA and/or other frameworks governing ICT or general risks);

· Professional certifications and/or qualifications in the field of the vacancy notice (such as ICT security, operations, audit and/or internal control);

· Experience in drafting high quality documents (such as assessment reports, policies and/or procedures);

· Proven experience in a multicultural environment;

· Knowledge of a third EU language.

Behavioural Competencies required

For the above position, the following behavioural competencies have to be fulfilled:

Flexibility in terms of openness to taking over other tasks within the ESAs in view of the dynamic and evolving institutional environment;
Excellent team player sharing relevant information and supporting team members without taking over responsibility for their work, able to work in different teams with different levels of stakeholders in a multicultural environment;
Being able to have and express a critical view towards own performance and open to learn from experience;
Communication: Being able to frame clear communication messages in line with audience experience, background and expectations, in an engaging manner; stand ground when needed; adopt appropriate influencing styles;
Being able to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with staff and management at all levels, both inside and outside the organisation; understand who the internal and external stakeholders are as well as their needs and expectations;
Very good organisation and prioritisation skills and ability to handle large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner;
Analytical and problem-solving skills;
Show a positive mindset: See obstacles as challenges and approach them with a can-do attitude; set high levels of quality and productivity for yourself; and demonstrate self-motivation.

Contractual conditions

Place of employment

Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

Function group and grade

AD 5

Monthly basic salary

Step 1: 6,152.64 EUR

Step 2: 6,411.17 EUR

plus specific allowances where applicable*.

Envisaged start date

Starting from Q1 of 2027.

Contract type and duration

Successful candidates may be offered an employment contract for three years as a Temporary Agent. The contract may be renewed for a second fixed-term period, and upon its second renewal converted into a contract of indefinite duration.

Reserve list

Possibility of reserve list with validity until 31 December 2027 with possibility for extension. Please note that the reserve list may be shared with the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) and the European Banking Authority (EBA). Upon establishment of the reserve list and upon request for access, EIOPA shall seek the consent of all candidates included on the reserve list.

*Summary of Conditions of Employment

EIOPA (Frankfurt am Main, Germany)

1. Successful external candidates will be classified either in step 1 or 2.

Function Group/ Grade - Step ^[1]

Minimum requirements for classification in step

Monthly basic salary ^[2]

Monthly net salary, after tax

Monthly net salary, after tax, with expatriation allowance

Monthly net salary, after tax, with expatriation, household and one dependent child allowance ^[3]

AD 5 Step 1

3 years university degree

6,152.64

4,858.96

5,869.95

7,068.02

AD 5 Step 2

3 years university degree + 3 years’ experience

6,411.17

5,042.15

6,095.64

7,309.76

[1] Implementing rules concerning the use and engagement of contract agents

[2] The basic salary weighted by the current correction coefficient for Germany (102.7%)

[3] An estimation of net salary, including the deduction for tax and social security and adding the allowances (this estimation has been calculated with expatriation allowance, household allowance and with one dependent child allowance). Allowances depend in any case on the personal situation of the candidate.

EBA - ESMA (Paris, France)

Successful external candidates will be recruited in the grade AD5 and classified in step 1 or 2.

Function Group/ Grade - Step

Minimum requirements for classification in step

Monthly basic salary ^[1]

Monthly net salary, after tax

Monthly net salary, after tax, with expatriation allowance

Monthly net salary, after tax, with expatriation, household and one dependent child allowance ^[2]

AD 5 Step 1

3 years university degree

6,152.64

5,374.66

6,492.96

7,818.17

AD 5 Step 2

3 years university degree + 3 years’ experience

6,411.17

5,577.29

6,742.59

8,085.57

[1] The basic salary weighted by the current correction coefficient for France (113.6%)

[2] An estimation of net salary, including the deduction for tax and social security and adding the allowances (this estimation has been calculated with expatriation allowance, household allowance and with one dependent child allowance). Allowances depend in any case on the personal situation of the candidate.

2. Salaries are subject to a Union tax deducted at source and are exempt from national taxation.

3. Depending on the individual family situation and the place of origin, the successful jobholder may be entitled to: expatriation allowance (16% of the basic salary), household allowance, dependent child allowance, education allowance, pre-school allowance, installation allowance, reimbursement of removal costs, initial temporary daily subsistence allowance, and other benefits.

4. Annual leave entitlement of two days per calendar month plus additional days for grade, distance from the place of origin and in addition on average 15 EIOPA holidays per year.

5. EU Pension Scheme (after 10 years of service).

6. EU Joint Sickness and Insurance Scheme (JSIS), accident and occupational disease insurance coverage, unemployment and invalidity allowance and travel insurance.

7. General and relevant technical training plus professional development opportunities.

8. Modern and flexible working conditions, combining presence in the office and teleworking opportunities (some geographical restrictions apply).

Equity, diversity and inclusion

The ESAs are equal opportunities employers, dedicated to recruit, develop and retain a diverse and talented workforce by upholding principles of equal opportunity and impartiality. To this end, the ESAs warmly welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or identity, disability, ethnic or social origin, religion or belief, and cultural background. All ESAs staff members are committed to fostering an open and inclusive workplace culture. The ESAs encourage the applications of women for positions where they are currently under-represented.

If you require any special arrangements during the selection procedure related to a physical, mental, intellectual or sensory disability, please indicate it in your application, and HR will contact you for any adjustments or arrangements needed relating to your disability, so that your full and equal participation in the selection process can be ensured.

The ESAs, as EMAS registered organisation, are committed to continuously improving its environmental performance and reducing its carbon footprint.

Ethics obligations

ESAs staff members act as ambassador, and actively promote, the highest ethical, integrity and good administration principles.

In accordance with Articles 11 and 11a of the Staff Regulations (SR) and Articles 11 and 81 of the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union (CEOS) the successful candidate will be required to make a declaration of any conflict of interest before recruitment.

Selected candidates who are offered a position undergo a conflict-of-interest check before they can be effectively recruited by one of ESAs. Similarly, before leaving, a conflict-of-interest check is performed on staff’s prospective employment and former staff remains under an obligation to notify the Agency of new employment positions for two years after leaving.

Strict professional secrecy duties apply while working at ESAs and after leaving.

Information reserved for applicants employed under Article 2(f) of the CEOS, in EU Agencies other than EIOPA:

According to EIOPA Management Board decision EIOPA-MB-15-072 adopting the implementing rules on the procedure governing the engagement and use of temporary staff under Article 2(f) of the CEOS, and in particular Article 12 (2), if a successful applicant from this external procedure, on the closing day for applications, as well as on the day of taking up duty at EIOPA:

· is a member of temporary staff under Article 2(f) of the CEOS, and

· is employed within their agency in function group and grade within the range “AD5-AD6”,

EIOPA shall offer the applicant, in writing, the opportunity either:

a) to be assigned to the post by means of internal mobility, as per Article 10 of EIOPA-MB-15-072. In this case the contract at EIOPA will be in continuity with the contract of the previous agency (namely with regard to grade, step, seniority in step, and duration)

b) in case the eligibility, qualification and professional experience requirements for the grade indicated in this external vacancy notice, (AD5) are met, to be assigned to the post on the basis of a new contract (first fixed-term) of three years duration, subject to the probationary period of 9 months, at the grade indicated in the external vacancy notice (AD5).

Recruitment procedure

The recruitment process will include a panel interview and a written test. In addition, there may be a pre-screening exercise.

Applicants are required to act with the highest standards of integrity through the whole selection procedure.

The online application form should be submitted in English language.

(1) Curriculum Vitae clearly indicating (among all):

Qualifications (please list exact dates of your academic qualifications gained)

Responsibilities, experience and skills gained in previous positions (please list exact dates of your work experience gained)

Nationality/Citizenship

Language skills

(2) Motivation explaining why you are interested in the post and what would be your added value you would bring to EIOPA if selected.

Applicants will be assessed on the basis of the eligibility and selection criteria specified in the vacancy notice and these must be met by the closing date of the vacancy notice.

Only information included in the Curriculum Vitae or in the Motivation are assessed.

Deadline for application is 23:59 CET on 09 November 2026.

The successful candidate will be required to make an annual declaration in respect of any interests which might be considered prejudicial to his/her independence. Before recruiting a member of staff, EIOPA’s Executive Director will examine whether the successful candidate has any personal interest which may impair his/her independence or any other conflict of interest. To that end, the successful candidate, using a specific form, shall inform the Executive Director via the Ethics Officer of any actual or potential conflict of interest.

For more information on the selection process of contract agents and on the contractual and working conditions, please, refer to: