Supervisors in the Technology and Innovation Division (ESCB/IO) - DG/SGO

European Central Bank; Frankfurt; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The European Central Bank is seeking a Supervisor in the Technology and Innovation Division, joining a team responsible for advancing the SSM’s digital transformation. You will work on IMAS initiatives, shaping requirements and coordinating with NCAs and ECB stakeholders to drive harmonised supervision processes across Europe.

Applicants should hold a Master’s degree with at least four years in technology or banking supervision, strong English skills, and a track record in digital projects.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in business, economics, finance or IT.
• Minimum four years’ professional experience in technology or banking supervision.
• Experience with IT systems used for banking supervision and interest in new technologies.
• Experience in digital transformation or multi-stakeholder projects.
• Knowledge of banking supervision in the SSM context and supervisory data.
• Excellent drafting, presentation and moderation skills; able to present to high-level audiences.
• Advanced English (C1) and at least one other EU official language (B1).

Responsibilities

• Contribute to strategic evolution of IMAS and digitalisation of supervisory processes.
• Engage with NCAs and ECB stakeholders to identify priority needs and develop a shared vision.
• Define and prioritise business requirements and translate into technical specs.
• Assess options to harmonise supervisory processes and operating models.
• Plan and coordinate large-scale transformation with analyses and recommendations for senior management.
• Collaborate with supervisors, managers and IT specialists for alignment.
• Prepare presentations and briefing materials for diverse senior audiences.

Skills

English (C1)

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

IT systems knowledge

Digital transformation experience

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent

Tools

IT systems for banking supervision

Job description

General Information

Type of contract Short-term contract, which may be extended to up to 36 months subject to individual performance and organisational needs

Contract end date 31.10.2026

Who can apply? EU nationals working for national central banks of the ESCB, international governmental organisations or other employers performing central banking or banking supervision tasks within the framework of the Eurosystem

Salary F/G (bracket 1 - step 1) full time monthly net salary: €7,465 plus benefits, for further information see what we offer .

Working time Full time

Place of work Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Closing date 26.10.2026

Your team

You will be part of the Technology and Innovation Division in the Directorate General SSM Governance and Operations. Our Directorate General works with stakeholders across the Single Supervisory Mechanism (SSM) to ensure that they receive the right support in their decision‑making processes. We are responsible for assessing acquisition transactions in banks under European banking supervision and applications for new banking licences, ensuring the suitability of the senior management members of the institutions we supervise and independently investigating alleged breaches of prudential rules. We also deploy technological infrastructure, lead innovation and provide knowledge management and training activities.

You will join a team of supervisors working across the Technology and Innovation Division’s three sections. The Division comprises around 50 staff members and plays a central role in driving European banking supervision’s digital transformation agenda, including deploying frontier AI technologies across supervision, further digitalising supervisory processes, advancing the next‑level supervision project and strengthening collaboration across the SSM.

A key focus of the role will be the SSM Information Management System (IMAS) for less significant institutions (LSIs) initiative, one of our most strategic digital transformation programmes. The initiative seeks to extend common supervisory platforms to national competent authorities (NCAs) for LSI supervision, promote supervisory convergence, supporting a more integrated and efficient approach to European banking supervision.

You will work closely with stakeholders in various banking supervision business areas, the Directorate General Information Systems and NCAs. We are currently seeking experts to join our team as of January 2027.

The SSM is the system of banking supervision in Europe. It comprises the ECB and the national supervisory authorities of the participating countries.

The ECB is an inclusive employer and we strive to reflect the diversity of the population we serve. We encourage you to apply irrespective of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, race, religious beliefs, sexual orientation or other characteristics.

Your role

As a Supervisor in the Technology and Innovation Division, you will:

• contribute to a strategic initiative focused on the future evolution of IMAS and the further digitalisation of supervisory processes across the SSM;
• engage with NCAs and ECB stakeholders to assess business needs, identify common priorities and support the development of a shared vision for supervisory technology;
• help define, analyse and prioritise business requirements, translating supervisory needs into clear and actionable technological specifications;
• assess options for harmonising supervisory processes and operating models while taking into account differing national practices and requirements;
• contribute to the planning, governance and coordination of a large‑scale transformation initiative, including the preparation of analyses and recommendations for senior management and decision‑making bodies;
• liaise with supervisors, managers, business experts and IT specialists to ensure effective collaboration and stakeholder alignment across the SSM;
• prepare presentations, briefing materials and other communication products for a wide range of experts and senior‑level audiences.

The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to one of our largest digital transformation programmes. You will work at the intersection of banking supervision, technology and organisational change, interacting with stakeholders across the ECB and NCAs. You will be part of a multicultural team that strives for continuous inovation to make a positive impact on the lives of European citizens.

Qualifications, Experience And Skills

Essential:

• a master’s degree or equivalent in business administration, economics, finance, information technology or another relevant field (see How you can join us for details on degree equivalences);
• in addition to the above, a minimum of four years’ professional experience in the field of technology or banking supervision;
• experience of IT systems used for banking supervision and a keen interest in new technologies;
• experience in digital transformation or consulting projects or in a project‑based environment involving several stakeholders in which various tasks and processes are handled simultaneously;
• knowledge of banking supervision in the context of the SSM, including experience of working with supervisory processes and data, as well as a good understanding of the key challenges facing supervisors;
• excellent drafting, presentation and moderation skills and the ability to prepare presentations aimed at diverse high‑level audiences;
• an advanced (C1) command of English and an intermediate (B1) command of at least one other official language of the EU, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages .

You engage collaboratively with others. You pursue team goals and learn willingly from other people’s diverse perspectives. You signal any need for change by explaining it and proposing alternative solutions. You analyse complex information effectively and can evaluate different views to arrive at solutions. You know and anticipate stakeholder needs.

You are motivated to contribute to the ECB’s mission, to serve the citizens of the EU as a member of a public institution and to work with colleagues from all over Europe.You are motivated to be part of our team and to develop and use your skills and competencies to achieve the aims of this position.

Working modalities

Working for European banking supervision involves spending short periods of time abroad for on‑site visits or training. This important part of our work is complemented by an environment in which well‑being and a good work‑life balance are fostered. Playing a role in European banking supervision also entails collaborating in multinational and multicultural teams and operating in the context of different national frameworks, for which a strong ability to use different EU languages for business purposes is an asset.

Further information

The contract offered will be short‑term ESCB/IO, the appointment being for 12 months as of the exact starting date of the selected person, extendable to up to 36 months. Candidates must have a contract of employment with their home institution for a period of at least one year beyond the duration of the ECB contract being offered.

For additional information on this specific vacancy, you can speak to the hiring manager, Theodoros Mastrokostopoulos, on [phone] between 15:00 and 16:30 on 9 October 2026.

Application and selection process

The recruitment process for this position will be conducted remotely. It will include a written exercise and an interview.

If you are not selected for this position but are still considered suitable, you will be placed on a reserve list (see step 4 of How we hire ), from which you might be considered for similar positions within the ECB.