"Looking for candidates with a reputation": government announced a competition for the head of ARMA

The Cabinet of Ministers 26 announced in October the competition for the position of the new head of ARMA. Candidates with managerial experience and an impeccable reputation are invited to participate.

The selection was announced by Koretsky. According to the prime minister, the agency needs a leader whom society and international partners will trust.

Responsibilities of the new leader

ARMA is involved in the identification, search, and management of assets seized from corruption and other crimes.

“I invite all those with managerial experience, an impeccable reputation, and a desire to serve their country to participate. During wartime, every seized asset must work in the interests of the state,” noted Koretsky.

During wartime, every seized asset must work in the interests of the state.

— emphasized Koretsky.

The competition will run until 26 November 2026 of this year. It should be noted that a candidate for the head of ARMA must have a higher legal or economic education, at least 5 years of professional experience, and 3 years of experience in managerial positions.

For the next stage, candidates who score more than 55 points on the cognitive abilities test will be selected. Based on the results of both tests, a ranking will be formed, and the first ten participants will undergo interviews.

Yaroslava Maksymenko has been fulfilling the duties of head of the Asset Recovery and Management Agency (ARMA) since 13 August 2025, following the dismissal of Olena Duma.