4:107 Firms must identify the members of staff to whom specific requirements on remuneration apply (“identified staff”). These include in particular the categories of staff whose professional activities have a material impact on the firm’s risk profile.

4:108 This identification process must be carried out on the basis of the criteria set out in EBA/RTS/2021/02. In addition, pursuant to Article 9 §2 of the NBB Regulation of 1 April 2014, all staff members who are authorised to perform high-risk transactions and are employed in trading departments should in any case be considered identified staff.

4:109 The NBB recommends that at least 1% of all staff members be considered identified staff.