Euronext Securities Careers

Want to work in the heart of the financial industry with securities and tax?

Euronext Securities is the Central Securities Depository (CSD) network connecting European economies to global capital markets, Euronext Securities is one of the largest CSD operators in Europe. We provide secure and resilient settlement and custody solutions, as well as a comprehensive portfolio of services to support our clients across the entire value chain.

Euronext Securities Oslo (Verdipapirsentralen ASA) is a key institution when it comes to finance market in Norway. ES-OSL is one of four CSDs in Euronext Securities and as part of streamlining Euronext Securities  products and services, we are in a process of major changes that depend on our skilled colleagues in these ongoing projects.  One of our colleagues has decided to leave Euronext and therefore we need a new colleague to be a part of our Business Operations team (Nordic Safekeeping Operations). This team is  responsible for ensuring that our custody and tax systems run as expected.  The team is also 2nd line support for in helping our customers with their enquiries. 

We are looking for someone who has a great interest in securities and who likes to make use of technology to find the best solution for our customers.  You will work in a team that is heavily involved in ensuring that ES-OSL and our customers comply with their obligations, we are looking for you who want to assist our customers in the use of our solutions in addition to managing, operating and further developing ES-OSL's solutions.

Your most important tasks:

• You will participate in the work with answering customer inquiries related to custody, tax and surrounding areas

• You will be involved in customer follow-up, 2nd line support for the team's domain of responsibility and participate in relevant professional groups

• You will be involved in specifications and testing in connection with error correction and development of our solutions, either in projects or in daily run

• You will help ensure that ES-OSL services within custody and tax domain are secure, efficient and reliable

Background:

• Minimum of three years of higher education

• Experience in and/or knowledge of one or more of the following areas: financial markets, international tax regimes, custody and corporate actions.

• Preferably work experience with ES-OSL's systems, (custody) in banking or the securities market

• Technical understanding of how financial IT solutions work and are used

• Experience in preparing requirement specifications for IT solutions is an advantage

• Good communication skills in both Norwegian and English

Personal qualities:

• Ability to work under pressure, as well as to be a team player.

• Proven ability to prioritise your own workload as well as that of others, to work to their own initiative and to identify improvements on an ongoing basis.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including procedure writing in English.

• We assume that you have an interest and understanding of securities, finance and technology

• We believe you are a strong team player who is able to share knowledge and experiences with others, and who succeeds in communicating intentions and strategies

• Ability and willingness to quickly acquire knowledge 

• Reliability, high drive and strong execution ability are qualities we look for

• An analytical mindset and a systematic approach to complex issues are essential

What can we offer you?:

• An exciting workplace in development, with good, committed and skilled colleagues

• An exciting job with a high level of activity and the opportunity to be part of the Norwegian securities market from the "inside"

• Personal and professional development through challenging and varied tasks

• Close contact with key players in the Norwegian financial market

• Competitive terms and good pension and insurance schemes

• A good working environment in an inclusive and competence-driven workplace with many exciting professional opportunities

• Good career opportunities for the right person within the Euronext Group, nationally and internationally

Do you have questions about the position? Feel free to contact Head of Nordic Safekeeping Operations Sissel Bakker tel. +47 918 35853 or HR

The Product Manager/Product Owner participates in product planning and development at both a strategic and execution level. This includes managing one or multiple products in Acupay’s or Euronext Securities’ tax services portfolio throughout their lifecycle, gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements, defining the product vision, and working closely with technology and software engineering, to deliver winning products and meet external and internal customer demands. This role takes the lead working together with internal teams to design, document, plan and implement all processes and systems in accordance with requirements. They will also help to continuously improve systems and optimize processes to enhance efficiency.

For the right candidate this position can be located in any of our Euronext offices.

Key Responsibilities

• To analyse operational, legal, and technical information gathered by the Product Management team or provided by other teams.

• To document business and customer requirements at a high level (high level business requirements)

• To act as the Product Owner for the backlog:

• To manage and make visible the product backlog, or the prioritized list of epics and user stories for product development.

• To change the order of items in the product backlog.

• To be always available to the development team to answer any questions team members have regarding the customer’s needs and the customer’s views of how the team is implementing a product feature.

• To identify and match the company’s existing products (and define and create new products) to serve customers, synchronize with partners and support internal user demands.

• To manage internal and external projects and initiatives involving the design of solutions that support customer requirements and needs or internal requests.

• To coordinate with the QA department on the preparation of internal and external test plans and cases and implementation of test plans both internally and externally, including the liaison with internal teams and clients.

• To support interactions with prospective clients in relation to product demos, presentations, and projects proposals.

• To report external and internal project status updates to stakeholders and to highlight possible risks and issues to each relevant Project Lead or Manager.

• To proactively identify business and performance improvement opportunities of the department, flagging these up to department management in a timely manner.

• To work diligently to achieve their own and the division’s key performance indicators and targets.

• To maintain professional competence by complying at all times with the training and competence procedures of the company.

Skills and Experience

ESSENTIAL

• Bachelor’s Degree in IT, science, or management-related discipline with at least 2:1 (or analogous result) achieved.

• At least 5 years work experience in Product Management or Business Analytics.

• Agile or SCRUM Product Owner certification.

• Experience in and/or knowledge of one or more of the following areas: financial markets, international tax regimes, custody and corporate actions.

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.

• Ability to work under pressure, as well as to be a team player.

• Ability to assist in operational planning in the short, medium and long-term business environments.

• Proven ability to prioritise their own workload as well as that of others, to work to their own initiative and to identify improvements on an ongoing basis.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including procedure writing in English.

• Ability to effectively analyse information quickly, approach challenges creatively and work to find innovative solutions.

DESIRABLE

• Tax knowledge specific to Belgian, French and/or Dutch investment markets.

• Certification(s) in project management, product management and/or software development lifecycle.

• Working knowledge of multiple languages.

Role profile

Within the Risk & Compliance department, a team of more than 40 talented professionals in Risk, Business Continuity Management, Internal Control and Compliance, spread across our various geographies, is ensuring to preserve the value assets and reputation of the company. Identifying and assessing risks, implementing mitigation actions, informing and raising staff and business awareness, monitoring and ensuring compliance with the appropriate regulations are the core activities embedded in our team.

In this department, Operational Risk & Business Continuity Management (BCM) team is covering the second line of defense function on Risk for IT, Cybersecurity, Human Resources, Procurement and other transversal departments, as well as maintaining the appropriate ICT Risk Management and digital Operational Resilience maturity in the group. The stakeholders are located in all Euronext entities (Paris, Porto, Milan, Oslo, New York, Dublin, Copenhagen…).

Working as IT & Cyber Risk officer, the successful candidate will be engaged in all areas of the business part of Euronext group and will mainly focus in IT and Cybersecurity resilience across the Group.

He/She will support the Risk team in the monitoring and deployment of the ICT Risk Management Framework as well as the Digital Operational Resilience Strategy (DORS - in line with DORA regulation). The candidate  will work closely with Euronext Risk Management community, and IT and Cybersecurity teams to insure good level of ICT risk management toward the organisation and its entities.

Key Accountabilities

ICT Risk Management

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify, assess, and monitor ICT risks, ensuring alignment with company policies and regulatory frameworks (e.g., DORA, ISO 27001).
• Assist in conducting ICT asset risk assessments, including the evaluation of criticality, exposure, and dependency risks.
• Support the creation and maintenance of ICT risk registers and dashboards, ensuring accurate documentation and reporting.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of ICT risk mitigation strategies and action plans.
• Participate in change management and project management Risk oversight
• Participate to LOD2 review on Third Party Risk assessment
• Participate to development of Operational Risk Indicators

IT and Cybersecurity monitoring support

• Assist in reviewing IT and cybersecurity measures to safeguard ICT assets and operations.
• Contribute to the development of ICT Risk awareness programs and training initiatives.

Reporting

• Act as a junior PMO for ICT risk and resilience initiatives, ensuring tasks are well-coordinated and deadlines are met.
• Prepare summaries and presentations for ICT risk management activities to share with senior stakeholders.
• Contribute to periodic reporting on ICT risk posture, incidents, and key metrics.

Required Skills & Experience

Education and Experience

Euronext Securities stands at the forefront of providing innovative services across Norway, Denmark, Italy, and Portugal. As part of our strategic plan, we are focusing on the Ancillary Services within our Products division to achieve organic growth and strengthen our market position within Issuer, Tax and Data Services. To support this ambition, we are seeking a Business Developer who will be instrumental in driving our initiatives and enhancing our commercial strategies.

The Role:

This role is designed for an individual who can blend strategic thinking with effective execution. The Business Developer will work closely with several departments and business domains in the Group, and report to Head of Data Services. The position will play a pivotal role in identifying and developing new business opportunities, as well as leading initiatives to foster growth. This position is perfect for someone who possesses a blend of analytical skills and project leadership abilities, without necessarily being a traditional Project Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Craft and implement strategies together with relevant teams to drive organic growth within Data Services.
• Lead initiatives to enhance product offerings and penetrate new markets.
• Analyse market trends and identify opportunities for business expansion.
• Work collaboratively with team members to align efforts and achieve business objectives.
• Develop compelling presentations and detailed financial analyses to support business cases and decision-making.
• Engage with clients to gather feedback and tailor solutions to meet their needs.
• Commercialization of new products and services.

Requirements:

• A master’s degree in business administration, finance, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in business development, preferably with exposure with leveraging on large datasets and similar environments.
• Strong analytical skills, with proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities, capable of fostering relationships with team members and clients alike.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage initiatives independently with a proactive approach.
• Willingness to travel frequently to support business needs.

What We Offer:

• A key role in a reputable company during a pivotal phase of growth and strategic redirection.
• The chance to work on a variety of projects with both strategic and operational impacts.
• Exposure to an international business environment and opportunities for professional development.
• A competitive compensation package.

Join Euronext Securities and contribute to shaping the future of our Ancillary Services division, leveraging your skills to drive growth and innovation in an exciting and dynamic environment.

uronext 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. 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.  

Euronext Securities is looking for a talented IT Integration Engineer to join our dynamic team, supporting entities across Europe. With team members based in Porto, Denmark, Norway, and consultants in Poland, this role offers the opportunity for occasional international travel.

About the Role:

As an IT Integration Engineer, you will be vital in maintaining and enhancing our messaging integration platform, which processes millions of transactions daily using international standards and proprietary formats. Our microservices-oriented platform ensures stability, scalability, and high performance.

We are looking for candidates with a willingness to grow and learn in a DevOps culture, utilizing CI/CD practices for continuous improvement and with hands-on experience in some of these technologies: SWIFT, OpenShift, Linux, IBM MQ, ActiveMQ Elasticsearch, Java, React, PostgreSQL or Incentage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Innovation and Improvement: Suggest and implement enhancements to automation, technical platform, functionality, and stability.

• Project Development: Collaborate on projects to expand and optimize the platform for evolving business needs.

• Cost-Effective Solutions: Help deliver a cost-effective and stable messaging integration platform for all Euronext Security entities.

• Operational Support: Act as a subject matter expert, assisting the Operations team in resolving production incidents.

Profile and Skills:

• Education/Experience: Relevant IT master’s degree or equivalent level obtained through working experience. At least 5 years of relevant working experience.

• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with SWIFT messaging and other relevant technologies is an advantage, but not a requirement.

• Team Collaboration: Ability to work in complex and regulated environments and cooperate in an international team using English as the work language.

Personal Attributes:

• Structured

• Analytical

• Responsible

• Impactful

• High energy level

• Team player

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against individuals based on 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.

We are excited to welcome a dynamic and strategic leader to our team as Head of Issuer Services. In this role, you will be instrumental in defining and executing Euronext Securities’ strategy for value added services towards issuers across Europe. You will also be part of our strategic projects and our ambition to build a strong European capital market for the future.

You will collaborate closely with clients and internal cross-functional teams to understand and address issuers pain points and needs, driving improvements to existing products and leading the innovation of new offerings. 

For the right candidate this position can be located in any of our Euronext offices.

Key Accountabilities

Leadership: 

• Manage the Issuer Services team across Euronext Securities’ locations, including people management and task coordination. 

• Ensuring necessary competences in the team and supporting employees in skill development. 

• Building a strong team with the necessary competences, product management skills and right values.

• Motivate employees and maintain good team spirit. 

• Promote cooperation across locations and teams. 

• Responsible for revenues, price models and price adjustments. 

• Actively engage in the Services Management team, positively contribute to the success of the full Services team. 

• Supporting the success of Euronext Securities’ strategic plan, transformation and ways of working. 

With the team - manage and grow the Issuer Services portfolio: 

• Understanding the industry, trends, regulations, clients and competitors. 

• Managing our business, services offerings, price models, volumes and revenues. 

• Maintaining a competitive and relevant portfolio of value-added products, of both existing products and new products, aligned with our strategy. 

• Defining and executing the delivery roadmap, in collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders. 

Qualifications

Leadership Profile: 

• Strong interpersonal skills for working across locations and hierarchy levels. 

• Experience from matrix organization, matrix management and resource coordination. 

• Management skills to lead teams, prioritize tasks, manage risks, and leverage skills. 

• Ability to leverage internal and external relationships and drive projects forward with autonomy. 

• Excellent communication and presentation skills; fluent in English.

• Collaborative, pragmatic, client-oriented, and numbers-driven approach. 

Functional Knowledge: 

• Insights into financial markets, infrastructure, post-trade, and relevant regulation.

• Proven experience in product management, ideally related to general meetings, shareholder register, or other services towards the issuer segment.  

• Knowledge of the full product development lifecycle. 

• Strong commercial acumen and strategic awareness. 

• Strong stakeholder management. 

• Preferred knowledge of Euronext Securities’ products and services. 

• Master's degree in relevant business subject preferred (extensive work experience may compensate). 

The compliance function shall contribute to ensure compliance of the Company with the applicable regulation and identify, assess and manage compliance risks, also in line with Group compliance requirements.

As The Chief Compliance Officer you will be responsible for maturing and developing a strong, business-oriented compliance function and framework. The overall goal of the Compliance function is that Euronext Securities Copenhagen and Norway have a mature and effective compliance function that constantly seeks to bring value to the business. This also includes developing and implementing the policies and procedures to ensure the company complies with requirements and standards imposed by external national or international regulations and practices, and in particular the core CSDR Regulation applicable to the core business.

We also ask of you the support to maturing Euronext Securities compliance by harmonising processes and reporting as well as contributing to Euronext Group compliance best practises and standards.

Organisational reference

You will report functionally to the Euronext Head of CSDs Compliance based in Milan and to the Chief Executive Officer of Euronext Securities Copenhagen and Norway in application of Euronext's matrix policy.

As The Chief Compliance Officer you will also have a direct access to the Board of Directors.

This role can be performed from either Copenhagen or Oslo and would require some regular travelling.

• Responsible for the local compliance function

• Implement a compliance framework, aligned with Euronext Securities

• Execute a compliance risk assessment: given laws, rules and regulations perimeter, identify and assess compliance risks and relevant mitigating measures and controls

• Ensures a compliance culture and awareness of the compliance risks

• Develop and execute annual compliance plans detailing all compliance activities to be performed within the framework on annual basis

• Perform thematic reviews and controls on compliance topics with a risk-based approach

• Advise the Board of Directors and the senior management on any relevant compliance topics, also in the context of strategic projects and organizational changes

• Periodic reporting to the Board of Directors on compliance activities status compared to annual plan and on the effectiveness of the company's compliance measures

• Keep up to date on new and upcoming standards, practices and regulatory changes and trends and ensure that potential consequences of these changes are assessed.

• Plan, manage, review and ensure implementation of compliance policies and procedures

• Act as point of reference with National Competent Authorities on CSDR related compliance topics

• Contribute to Group Compliance projects and interactions

Compliance certification will be a plus.

• From 5 to 7 years of sound experience in compliance mainly concerning the operation and development of financial enterprises

• Knowledge of compliance (and to some extent risk) methods and tools

• Understanding and knowledge of IT and processes in financial enterprises

• Knowledge and understanding of how financial markets work – including securities custody and trading

• Knowledge of the EU and local legislative processes

• Open minded

• Quality conscious

• High integrity

• Good at prioritizing

• Analytical skills

• Quick learner

Euronext Career Paths are rich and diversified. We are continually inspired to grow with you rewarding your previous experiences, successes, and skills.

The Tax & Issuer Services Functional Analyst team is responsible for providing business and functional analysis for all enhancements and new implementations of Euronext Securities services related to Tax & Issuer Services topics for the four Central Securities Depositories (CSDs) within Euronext Securities, located in Milan, Copenhagen, Porto, and Oslo. The TIS - FA has a comprehensive view of the business process and interacts with all relevant stakeholders, including developers, clients, end-users, and management. He/she also serves as the Proxy Product Owner in the Scrum teams dedicated to developing products for both Euronext Securities and other group companies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, analyse, and document business requirements.
• Translate business needs into functional specifications for system improvements or new features.
• Conduct detailed gap analysis and provide recommendations for solutions;
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and recommend solutions to enhance system efficiency and effectiveness.
• Assist in the development and implementation of new business processes and workflows;
• Ensure timely and successful completion of project milestones.
• Act as a liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams to ensure clear communication and understanding of requirements.
• Facilitate meetings and workshops to gather input and feedback from stakeholders.
• Provide regular updates on project status and deliverables to stakeholders.
• Maintain comprehensive and up-to-date documentation of functional requirements, system designs, and configurations.

Your Profile:

• Significant existing knowledge and experience with business and functional analysis
• Deep and extensive knowledge of the post trade – securities area
• Possess strong knowledge of financial products, business processes within the Central Securities Depository scope
• 3+ year experience in similar position
• Knowledge of Tax area
• Knowledge of Asset and Corporate Action management
• Knowledge of Issuer services Process
• Knowledge of Shareholder Directive
• Preferably certification or knowledge of Scrum and Lean Six Sigma
• Team working, problem solving, proactive
• Excellent knowledge of English (both written and spoken),
• Italian language skills are preferred
• Strong teamwork, problem-solving, and proactive skills
• Experience working in an international context.

Working with us means:

• A vibrant international and diverse team where you'll collaborate with a network of 2,200+ talents across Europe, USA and Asia.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment that fosters professional growth with flexible career paths, learning and development opportunities
• An agile, innovative and dynamic company where you can make an impact
• Wellbeing programme, equal opportunities, work environment open to diversity in all its forms…

Join Us in Enhancing Risk Management at Euronext CSDs

Are you passionate about risk management and eager to contribute to the stability and security of financial markets? Euronext Central Securities Depositories (CSDs) are committed to maintaining robust risk management practices that safeguard transactions and protect stakeholders.

Why Support Risk Management at Euronext CSDs?

• Innovation: Contribute to the development of innovative solutions that enhance risk assessment and mitigation processes.
• Collaboration: Work alongside industry leaders and risk management experts to develop and implement strategies that address emerging challenges.
• Growth: Gain valuable experience and insights in a dynamic environment that fosters professional development and growth.

Your Role:

As an intern, you will play a crucial role in supporting  the Risk Management  team with the following activities:

• Risk Analysis: Examine processes and activities to identify and assess strategic and operational risks, contributing to a forward-looking control system.
• Risk Profile Contribution: Assist in updating the Risk Profile for legal entities within the Euronext CSDs perimeter.
• Operational Risk System Maintenance: Ensure the Operational Risk System is up-to-date by completing key information requirements and maintaining high-quality data.
• Risk Indicators Project Support: Aid in enhancing the quality of risk indicators, their collection, and reporting.

Candidate Profile:

We are looking for candidates who possess:

• A degree in Economics, Management, Finance, or a related field.
• Fluency in both written and spoken English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• A proactive approach and strong collaborative skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural team environment.
• Precision and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, essential for interacting with senior management.

Get Involved:

This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in risk management within a leading financial organisation. You will work alongside industry experts, develop valuable skills, and contribute to projects that have a real impact on the stability and security of financial markets.