Job description
The Corporate Actions & Listing Operations team (“CACL team”), located within Euronext Market Services department, is responsible for the day-to-day handling of listing operations and corporate actions across all cash asset classes (Equities, Bonds, ETFs & Structured Products) on Amsterdam, Brussels, Dublin, Lisbon, Oslo & Paris markets.
Member of the CACL team and reporting to the Cash Corporate Actions & Listing Operations Manager based in Paris, the Corporate Actions & Listing Operations Apprentice is responsible for the management of corporate actions and listing operations working with the entire Issuer’s ecosystem (Issuers, Advisors, CSDs, CCPs, Regulators, etc…) while also participating in the elaboration, specification and rollout of key internal initiatives launched by the CACL team.
The Corporate Actions & Listing Operations Apprentice is responsible for the below activities :
Manage corporate actions & listing operations :
- Actively monitor and address incoming corporate actions & listing queries, enforcing best practices and applicable procedures
- Contribute to the daily update of Euronext’s databases and trading engine by referencing listings of new securities and corporate actions events, ensuring correct setup and end-to-end consistency
- Liaise with Issuers and / or Issuers’ representatives to collect the necessary legal & technical documentation related to a given listing operation or corporate action
- Support & advise listed companies and their representatives in the implementation and communication of their listings or corporate actions operations on the different Euronext markets
- Review, assess & understand legal and offer / contract documentation established in the context of listing operations or corporate actions
- Ensure coordination with post trading partners or internal stakeholders such as Listing, Product Management, Legal or Compliance
Inform the market :
Draft, update and publish market announcements which contribute to the transparent, fair and orderly functioning of the marketProvide clients with clear, accurate and consistent information regarding instrument creations, updates and delistings by means of market announcementsPrepare and give presentations to internal and external stakeholders with regards to listing operations & corporate actions when relevantExplain complex or sensitive information in an accurate and effective way to internal and external stakeholders regarding listing operations and corporate actionsEmbrace client centricity :
Endorse the role of local expert towards the market community, developing relationships with listed companies, issuer representatives and other key external / internal stakeholdersProactively answers external / internal queries via telephone or email in a timely mannerCommunicate effectively and professionally with listed companies and their representativesEngage with issuers' account manager in the context of complex transactions, ensuring proper level of information is shared both internally and externallyAct as key point of contact and ambassador for the team both internally & externallyEnforce operational excellence & resiliency :
Enforce resiliency, technology enhancements, monitoring, standardization and harmonization of operational processes through the launch of digitalization or automation initiativesActively contribute to the continuous improvement of the team’s procedures and operational processesParticipate to the documentation and internal control of the team’s operational processesContribute to the team's KPI monitoring and overall quality improvementsSkills & Experience
A first experience in the Finance sector is highly appreciatedProven experience of client facing skills and ability to interact with demanding customersExcellent organizational capacitiesStrong relational skills supported by analytical and structured working styleTeam player with a proactive approach, pragmatic, customer oriented and data-drivenStrong and proactive communicator able to work in a fast-paced environmentGood understanding of Financial markets, markets structures and their evolution from a business, competition & regulatory perspectiveComputer literacy : MS office, VBA, notions in programming is a plusLanguages
Proficiency in written / oral French and English is mandatoryAny other European language (Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, etc…) is a plus but not mandatoryEducation
Preparation of a Master’s degree in Finance, Law, Economics, or a related fieldAdditional certifications in financial regulation or market analysis would be an advantageAdditional Information
This job description is only describing the main activities within a certain role and is not exhaustive. It does not prevent to add more tasks, projects.
Euronext Values
Unity
We respect and value the people we work withWe are unified through a common purposeWe embrace diversity and strive for inclusionIntegrity
We value transparency, communicate honestly and share information openlyWe act with integrity in everything we doWe don’t hide our mistakes, and we learn from themAgility
We act with a sense of urgency and decisivenessWe are adaptable, responsive and embrace changeWe take smart risksEnergy
We are positively driven to make a difference and challenge the status quoWe focus on and encourage personal leadershipWe motivate each other with our ambitionAccountability
We deliver maximum value to our customers and stakeholdersWe take ownership and are accountable for the outcomeWe reward and celebrate performanceWe 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.
Additional Information
This job description is only describing the main activities within a certain role and is not exhaustive. It does not prevent to add more tasks, projects.
