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VACANCY NOTICE SUMMARY: Head of the Consumer Protection Unit at EBA

Core Content

The European Banking Authority (EBA) is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Head of the Consumer Protection Unit at its London office. The vacancy notice outlines the eligibility criteria, selection process, employment conditions, and application requirements for the role.

Main Purpose

The main purpose of the position is to manage the EBA's efforts in promoting transparency, simplicity, and fairness in the market for consumer financial products and services across the EU internal market. The Head will be responsible for overseeing consumer trend analysis, financial literacy initiatives, training standards, guideline development, and representation in relevant committees and working groups.

Main Responsibilities

• Managing consumer trend collection, analysis, and reporting
• Overseeing financial literacy and education initiatives
• Developing training standards and common disclosure rules
• Monitoring financial activities and drafting guidelines
• Leading the EBA's work in the Standing Committee on Consumer Protection and Financial Innovation
• Chairing or participating in internal and external working groups
• Representing the EBA in external fora related to financial innovation and consumer protection

Requirements

1. Eligibility Criteria

• Language proficiency: Excellent knowledge of English; satisfactory knowledge of another EU language
• Nationality: Must be a national of an EU Member State, Iceland, Liechtenstein, or Norway
• Legal status: Full citizen rights and no criminal record
• Military service: Completed obligations
• Physical fitness: Required for the role

2. Qualifications

• Education: Completed university studies in business, economics, law, or a related field, with a diploma
• Education duration:
  • 3 years: At least 1 year of professional experience
  • 4 years or more: No additional professional experience required

3. Professional Experience

• Minimum 13 years (for 3-year education) or 12 years (for 4-year education) of relevant full-time professional experience
• At least 5 years in a comparable position in the consumer protection area

4. Language Knowledge

• Excellent English (written and spoken) is mandatory
• Knowledge of other EU languages is an advantage

5. Selection Criteria

• Proven knowledge of EU banking regulation and consumer financial products and services
• Ability to analyse market trends and financial instruments
• Experience in operational risk management
• Managerial experience of at least 5 years
• Strong people and process management skills
• Experience in dealing with stakeholders at national or international level

Competencies Required

• Flexibility to adapt to a dynamic environment
• Proactive attitude
• Ability to manage workload and support the team
• Team-player with strong interpersonal skills and time management

Equal Opportunities

The EBA is committed to equal opportunities and ensures no discrimination in its recruitment process.

Selection Procedure

• Shortlisting: Based on CVs and motivation letters
• Written tests: Conducted in English, with a total score of 10; minimum score of 6 to pass
• Interviews: Conducted in English, with a total score of 10; minimum score of 6 to pass
• Final selection: Candidates are ranked by merit; those scoring 12 or more are placed on a reserve list valid until 31 December 2012
• Confidentiality: The selection committee's work is strictly confidential; contact with members is prohibited

Appointment and Employment Conditions

• Contract type: Temporary agent fixed-term contract (3 years) with a probation period of 9 months and possible extension
• Expected start date: 1 October 2012
• Grade: AD 9
• Estimated monthly salary: €7,127.99
• Employment benefits:
  • Exemption from national tax
  • Community tax at source
  • Correction coefficient of 34.4%
  • Possible entitlements: expatriation, household, child, education, and installation allowances
  • Annual leave: 2 days per calendar month, plus additional days based on age, grade, and distance from origin
  • Pension scheme: EU Pension Scheme after 10 years of service
  • Insurance coverage: EU Joint Sickness and Insurance Scheme, accident, occupational disease, unemployment, and invalidity allowance
  • Travel insurance for missions

Application Submission

• Application deadline: 24 August 2012, 12:00 noon GMT
• Required documents:
  • Curriculum Vitae in Europass format
  • Motivation letter
  • Eligibility criteria grid
• Language: All documents must be in English
• Note: Supporting documents (e.g., ID, diplomas) should not be sent at this stage

Data Protection

• The EBA complies with Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 on data protection and ensures confidentiality and security of personal data.

Appeal Procedure

• Candidates may lodge a complaint within 3 months of the publication of the selection results
• Contact address:
  The Executive Director
  European Banking Authority
  Selection procedure: Ref. CPU TA 20/2012
  Floor 18 Tower 42
  London EC2N 1HQ
  United Kingdom