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Euronext is looking for an apprentice to support the office of the Group COO and Euronext Paris COO Business Manager, for 1 to 2 year(s).

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title

COO Office Apprentice

Permanent or Fixed Term

Apprentice

Dept and Location

COO Office , Paris

Reports to

COO Business Manager

Job Profile

Euronext – COO (Chief Operating Officer) Office

The COO Office  currently comprises 3 people, based in Paris. It overall all operational and technical activities part of Euronext. As such, the COO Office is the Head of the IT for Markets, IT for Clearing, IT for CSD, Digital, and Markets Services and IT-Transversal activities.  The Operating office is a key actor within the company as the provider of technological framework, and the gate-keeper of resiliency. It offers a multidimensional exposure part of ecosystem surrounding financial markets (issuers, French Tech companies, financial institutions, high-frequency traders, regulators) and a better understanding of the inner workings of an ambitious, growing pan-European company across functions (Sales, Strategy, M&A, HR, Marketing, Communications).

The team support the Group’s strategy, operating operational activities. As part of the Operating office, this internship is a unique opportunity to get involved in a variety of strategic initiatives with direct impact on the growth and development of the company with a focus on IT, while achieving concrete impact on the organization through processes’ enhancements, and communications. As part of the role, you will work directly with the Business Manager of the Group COO.

Key Accountabilities

COO Business Manager Assistant is part of the Corporate and Project job family gathering all transversal strategic roles which exist either in the various Euronext countries and/or in the various departments of the organization.

The successful candidate will focus particularly but not exclusively to:

• Monitor and enhance  COO performance, and strategy by :

• Defining and tracking KPIs aimed at improving COO departments’ performance ;
• Contributing in process optimization that will improve overall productivity within the department, working closely with external departments (Finance, Infrastructure, Information Security, IAM, End User Services, Market Operations, etc.) ;
• Identifying and assessing potential innovations that could be relevant for COO scope ;
• Participating in the design of the future strategic plan, and budget for the Group COO ;
• Supporting the continuous enhancement at COO level in the areas of straight through processes, project stakeholders’ skills management, quality of reporting & tools ;
• Monitoring both key projects’ progress across the portfolio and the underlying data quality, in particular via the monthly reporting cycle and following up with relevant stakeholders.

• Support, and empower the Group COO in their communications : conferences, regulators meetings, Group meetings with Managing Board  by :

• Writing fact-based, concise presentations, presentations for internal or external meetings, liaising with relevant experts and stakeholders within the organization;

• Supporting the organization of corporate events that are of critical importance for the organization such as the Townhall
• Securing the preparation of monthly  reports for the key governance bodies, including reports to the Managing Board by liaising with the relevant departments and colleagues.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

• Final or penultimate year student from a business school, engineering school, or university with strong academic credentials ;
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint) and in data analysis ;
• Excellent written & spoken English language is essential ;
• Excellent interpersonal skills – working with teams from various locations and departments, and interacting with varying levels of seniority across the organization ;
• A hard-working autonomous team-player who brings energy, is proactive, and is keen to learn ;
• Superior ability to navigate within virtual teams and multicultural environments ;
• Attention to detail, and sense of confidentiality is critical given the severity of the information that will be shared with the successful candidate.
   

Euronext Finance department

The Finance department supports the Euronext organization and its management and it is accountable for the accurate financial representation of Euronext operations. It is in charge of keeping the books of the company, produces the budget and forecast as well as all financial indicators necessary for the effective management of the company. The financial information is made available internally (management reporting) and externally (annual report, quarterly communication to the analysts, ..).

We are looking for an executive assistant to support our Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and our Chief Communication and Investor Relation Officer (CCIRO).

As a crucial element of support for Senior Executives in the Finance department, to ensure the management of all administrative and secretarial tasks with minimal guidance, liaising regularly with senior-level internal and external staff, the Executive Assistant to the Chief Financial Officer is also supporting the Chief Communication and Investor Relations Officer and their respective teams.

Key accountabilities

The candidate will:

• Manage diary, scheduling across multiple time zones and business travels and handle the organization of the meetings, extensive and complex travels with multilocation and tight schedule (especially for investor/analyst roadshows).

• Manage day-to-day communications as the main point of contact, representing as such the CFO and CCIRO, for internal teams and external clients/stakeholders like banks, regulators, investors, analysts...

• manage day-to-day administrative tasks (calendar, phone calls, writing letters, emails, purchase requests and expenses).

• use knowledge of the organization to work with limited direction from the senior executives to ensure efficient secretarial support

• Review monthly invoices and expenses processes for accuracy and timely payment.

• Coordinate investor roadshows and meetings with brokers, and organise all the logistics (transfer, hotel, flights / train, printing documents).

• Populate the IR Manager CRM with investors meetings, prepare roadshow itineraries and documents back up .

• Coordinate local investors events (welcoming, sending of presentation to the venue,...) 

• Liaise closely with other Managing Board Executive Assistant located in other Euronext Offices, and primarly those from our Paris office to ensure smooth activity for the CFO when he works from Paris, and for the CCIRO based in Paris.

Profile and skills

The Candidate must be a strong team contributor with a deep experience as an executive assistant to C-Level in multinational environment. The key attributes of the candidate will be:

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Reliability, rigour with a sense of flexibility

• Strong attention to details and respect of deadlines

• A high level of self-organization

• Ability to handle emergencies and assess situations, to understand requirements and to prioritise tasks

• Tact, discretion, high sense of confidentiality and the ability to manage “VIP” type of contacts

• Dedication to operational excellence, great sense of initiative, team spirit

• Demonstrated quality of writing skills

• Team-player and collaboration skills

• Fluent in English; while French, Italian are a plus

Key accountabilities • Align the objectives for defined and agreed activities with business change objectives and authorise the selection and planning of all related projects and activities • Plan, direct and co-ordinate activities to manage and implement complex projects from contract/proposal initiation to final operational stage • Plan, schedule, monitor and report on activities related to the project • Lead the project teams in determining business requirements and translating requirements into operational plans • Determine, monitor and review all project economics, including costs, operational budgets, staffing requirements, resources and risk • Evaluate changes to project management practices and initiate improvement to organisation practices The key accountabilities only describe the main activities and are not exhaustive. It evolves depending on the expertise level and ongoing projects. Your profile • Experience of working in a matrix management environment and coordinating resources • Stakeholder management and leadership skills, with the ability to inform business decisions to achieve shared objectives • Organisational skills – structured approach, rigorous analysis and follow-up. • Strong analytical/problem solving mindset with the ability and willingness to get into the details to find solutions • Strong-customer focus with the ability to understand and anticipate the customer needs • Fluent in English; while French, Italian and Deutch are a plus

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

• Strong desire to build a career as an Personal Assistant
• Fluent in Portuguese, English and French (spoken and written) with excellent communication and writing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to perform well and meet deadlines in a fast-paced and results driven environment
• Strong organizational skills with ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks
• Experience in working with international teams is an advantage
• Strong proficiency in MS Outlook, MS Teams, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationship with stakeholders including staff, board members and external partners
• Ability to conduct research and present data in a succinct and well-written manner
• Ability to work independently
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion

Euronext

Euronext is the leading pan-European market infrastructure, shaping capital markets for future generations. Its mission is to connect European economies to global capital markets, to accelerate innovation and sustainable growth. Euronext is located in 18 countries across Europe, US and Asia, with regulated exchanges in Belgium, France, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway and Portugal. The group has expanded organically and externally, with a revenue growing from €458 million in 2014 to €1.5 billion in 2022, with 2,200 employees and 55 nationalities.

The Group Head of Cyber Defence is responsible for leading and managing the organization’s cyber defence strategy and operations. This role involves overseeing the development and implementation of robust security measures to protect the company’s digital assets, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and responding to security incidents. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cyber security, strong leadership skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across various departments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a comprehensive cyber defence strategy aligned with the organization’s goals and objectives.
• Team Management: Lead and mentor a team of cyber security professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
• Threat and Vulnerability Management: Oversee the identification, assessment, and mitigation of cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
• Incident Response: Coordinate and manage the response to security incidents, ensuring timely resolution and minimal impact on business operations.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards related to cyber security.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, including IT, legal, and compliance, to ensure a cohesive approach to cyber security.
• Technology Oversight: Evaluate and implement advanced security technologies and tools to enhance the organization’s cyber defence capabilities.
• Reporting: Provide regular updates and reports to senior management on the status of the organization’s cyber security posture

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field. A master’s degree or relevant certifications (e.g., OSCP, CISSP, CISM) is preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in cyber security, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Skills:
  • Strong understanding of cyber security principles, practices, and technologies.
  • Excellent leadership and team management skills.
  • Ability to think strategically and develop long-term plans.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, gender, age, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or any other legally protected factor. We value the unique talents of all our people, who come from diverse backgrounds with different personal experiences and points of view and we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect.

As Group Compensation and Benefits Specialist your key accountabilities will be:

Compensation

• Support the delivery of the annual compensation review, including developing proposals and monitoring implementation of recommendations.
• Collaborate with HR colleagues and managers to ensure all reward elements are being applied consistently and appropriately.
• Participate to new compensation guidance for internal management and external reporting.
• Ensure fair transparency in all compensation and benefits related matters, and contribute in the design and implementation of the requirement of pay transparency EU directive.
• Support the communication, training and information sharing to the HR team across the group.
• Support the implementation of Euronext strategy related to the recent evolution linked to EU directive Pay transparency, in particular related to the monitoring of our gender pay gap.

Benchmark & Career Framework

• Coordinate the job level/career framework policy roll-out for the Group and ensure it is implemented according our internal guidelines.
• Ensure the data reliability with HR teams in our HRIS.
• Strongly contribute to annual compensation survey preparation and result analysis and delivery.
• Provide recommendations on various pay actions (job offers, promotions, etc.) using salary survey sources, market references and internal equity.
• Manage day-to-day interaction with providers (AON, Mercer) and ensure the proper application for Euronext requirements.

Compensation Data analysis

• Conduct regular analysis of our internal and external competitivity making recommendations for improvements of our C&B policies and processes based on findings.
• Support on any C&B / data analysis and reporting required by management and ensure these analysis and reporting are performed with a great attention to data quality and operational excellence.

The key accountabilities only describe the main activities and is not exhaustive. It evolves depending on the expertise level and ongoing projects.

We are looking for the following profile:

• High level of analytical skills.
• Rigorous, organized and dynamic. Results and deadline driven.
• Proven experience in a C&B role and responsibilities
• Strong International background and experience.
• Excellent command of spoken and written English. 
• Ability to work both in the detail and at a conceptual level.
• Ability to translate expertise language into clear and concise non-expert business language.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and fully proficient in PowerPoint
• Ideally over 5 years’ experience in a C&B function.
• Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant subject
• Expertise on workday systems / a workforce planning tool, job grading methodologies would be beneficial.

About Euronext

Euronext is the leading pan-European market infrastructure, connecting European economies to global capital markets, to accelerate innovation and sustainable growth. It operates regulated exchanges in Belgium, France, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway and Portugal. With nearly 1,900 listed issuers and around €6.5 trillion in market capitalisation as of end June 2024, it has an unmatched blue-chip franchise and a strong diverse domestic and international client base. Euronext operates regulated and transparent equity and derivatives markets, one of Europe’s leading electronic fixed income trading markets and is the largest centre for debt and funds listings in the world. Its total product offering includes Equities, FX, Exchange Traded Funds, Warrants & Certificates, Bonds, Derivatives, Commodities and Indices. The Group provides a multi-asset clearing house through Euronext Clearing, and custody and settlement services through Euronext Securities central securities depositories in Denmark, Italy, Norway and Portugal. Euronext also leverages its expertise in running markets by providing technology and managed services to third parties. In addition to its main regulated market, it also operates a number of junior markets, simplifying access to listing for SMEs. 

The opportunity

The position is opened within the Euronext M&A team. The team has a strong track-record of executing value-accretive acquisitions, with a broad range in terms of size, geography and deal structure, as well as successful divestments. It is a unique opportunity to join a well-experienced team in an ambitious group and in a very dynamic sector.

Day-to-day responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive company and industry research
• Sector watch and screening in order to identify acquisition targets in line with Group strategy
• Preparation of memos / presentations for the top management and the board / strategic committees
• Perform and maintain financial models
• Participate in due diligence organization / management and post-closing processes

Who are we looking for

Profile

• Final or penultimate year student from a Tier 1 business or engineering school, with strong academic credentials
• Successful internship experience in Corporate Finance, preferably in M&A, Investment Banking, Strategy Consulting or equivalent experience within a financial institution or corporate
• Fluent in French and English. A third language (“fluent” level) would be a plus

Desired skills

• Good understanding and curiosity for the financial and technology industry
• Strong command of Office tools (Excel, Powerpoint, Word)
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem solving skills
• Fast learner, proactive behavior and entrepreneurial mindset
• Attention to detail, reliable and precise
• Team player

Key accountabilities

• Design, develop, and run automated tests as a Senior Test Engineer with test automation expertise, to guarantee the best quality in Euronext Clearing software products, which include Clearing, Settlement, Risk Management and other business processes.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, product owners, business analyst and other QA engineers, to identify test requirements and implement automated testing solutions. 

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Node.js and JavaScript. 

• Utilize Microsoft Playwright for browser/API automation. 

• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins. 

• Collaborate with development teams to ensure code quality and promote best practices. 

• Manage and maintain version control using Git. 

• Track and report defects using Jira. 

• Test and validate Restful APIs and GraphQL endpoints. 

• Perform database testing on MySQL and DB2. 

• Conduct performance and load testing as needed. 

• Mentor junior QA engineers and provide guidance on best practices. 

Your profile
• Experience with the Agile project management methodology a plus
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Flexibility and ability to work in environments with changing priorities
• Ability to interface with different project teams from the IT side to the business side

Job Description

As a Systems Engineer – Trainee, you will:

• Respond to customer inquiries and provide timely resolutions to technical issues via ITSM or remote assistance.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot Office Applications, like Outlook, OneDrive
• Maintain accurate records of all tickets.
• Create and update technical documentation and knowledge base articles for common issues and resolutions.
• Interact with clients in a professional and courteous manner, ensuring a positive customer experience.
• Communicate technical information to non-technical users in a clear and understandable way.

In addition, you'll need the following key skills:

• BSc/ MSc in IT-related-fields - IEFP Level VI
• Microsoft O365
• Windows Server
• Strong relationship and interpersonal skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure, prioritizing effectively.
• A collaborative approach to your work;
• Fluency in English.

The Head of Digital Products is responsible for:

• Managing a team of Proxy Product Owners (PPOs): each PPO is responsible for the functional maintenance and evolution of one or more digital applications
• Define the Digital Framework vision to meet the client needs, both in terms of evolution of the current portal and the extension to new client base.
• Create a strong collaboration with the Digital Department Change Team to guarantee:
  • the best in class User Experience
  • a client support service throughout the production rollout lifecycle.
• Secure the delivery roadmap on an yearly basis interacting with the Digital department Product Manager office and the Digital Department Delivery team.
• Act as a senior Proxy Product Owner to manage the backlog and secure the delivery of critical project

–       Must have:

¨     Previous experience in a Manging role (2+ years)

¨     Previous experience as a Product Owner (5 + years)

¨     Experience of working on the full IT project lifecycle

¨     Higher education (preferably on STEM area)

¨     Good verbal and written communication and persuasion skills

¨     Fluent English (both spoken and written)

¨     Passion for technology product development

–       Nice to have:

¨     Previous experience as a Technology Business Analyst

¨     Exposure to Web / digital technologies applied Fintech

¨     French