The Economist - USA (2021-02-20)

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The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) is the leading international policy forum for securities regu lators and is recognized as the global

standard setter for securities regulation. The organization’s membership regulates more than 95% of the world’s securities markets in more than 115 jurisdictions

and its membership continues to grow.

IOSCO aims through its work to:

• promote the protection of investors;
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• reduce systemic risk.
  The Secretary General is IOSCO’s senior full-time executive, appointed by and accountable to the organization through the IOSCO Board, and is responsible for
  implementing IOSCO’s strategic priorities and leading the General Secretariat, which is based in Madrid, Spain.

The Role

You will be responsible for leading and managing the work of th e General Secretariat, which serves as the permanent base for the organization’s global

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to the Board, Board Committees and IOSCO’s work generally in pursuit of its aims and objectives; leading IOSCO’s regulatory ca pacity building initiatives; and

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tasks will be implementing the strategic Board Priorities and the organization’s bi-annual Workplan.

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Applications

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• Where the nomination is by an IOSCO member, a written assurance that the person nominated is interested in being considered for the role of
  the Secretary General.

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International Organization of Securities Commissions

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