Consultative Working Group of Sustainability Standing Committee
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) issues a letter of intent for Consultative Working Group of Sustainability Standing Committee, with the aim of hiring talents.
The European Securities and Markets Authority states that it has incorporated sustainability factors into its regulatory activities and provided decision-making for Europe’s sustainable transition with the goal of protecting investors and stabilizing financial markets.
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Introduction to Consultative Working Group of Sustainability Standing Committee
The Sustainability Standing Committee is one of the standing committees of the European Securities and Markets Authority, responsible for considering how to incorporate sustainable activities into regulatory scope and providing recommendations in sustainable financial regulations in Europe. The European Securities and Markets Authority has stipulated in its 2023-2028 strategy that the Sustainable Standing Commission needs to consider how to promote market regulation, investor protection, technology innovations and sustainable financial development.
The Consultative Working Group is an important part of the Sustainability Standing Committee, responsible for providing professional advice to the committee. The consulting working group is composed of representatives from different industry institutions, who are closely related to the sustainable investment value chain and provide interdisciplinary insights into sustainable finance. Since the establishment of the Sustainability Standing Committee in 2023, the consulting working group will begin hiring talents this year.
Appointment Requirements for Consultative Working Group of Sustainability Standing Committee
The Consultative Working Group of Sustainability Standing Committee will hire approximately 20 members for a period of three years (from 2025 to 2027). Members will join the consulting working group in their personal capacity and are required to attend at least two annual working. Members will not receive financial compensation and cannot leave early or be replaced by others.
The European Securities and Markets Authority believes that appointments will be based on diverse backgrounds, with members coming from institutional investors, consumer associations, investment service providers, insurance companies, audit firms, rating agencies, data providers, market infrastructures, research institutions, etc. Interested individuals can submit applications through the website before September 2024, and the application results will be determined jointly by the Sustainability Committee, Investor Protection Department, and Sustainable Finance Department.
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Call for Expression of Interest: Consultative Working Group of Sustainability Standing Committee
