Markets Analyst (12-month contrat)

Join Euronext Market Services (EMS) as a Market Analyst within the Cash Market Operations team in Paris. EMS is the front line in ensuring fair and orderly markets across Amsterdam, Brussels, Lisbon, Dublin, Oslo and Paris, with operational centres in Amsterdam and Paris. In this role, you will help safeguard the integrity, transparency and smooth operation of trading activities on Euronext’s financial markets.

Market Surveillance Officers are spread across Amsterdam and Paris, and are cross-trained on Cash & Derivatives to mainly:Key missions :Monitor all trading activities across Euronext financial markets (equities, bonds, derivatives, etc.) in real-time to identify potential market abuse, manipulation, or violations of trading rules.

Analyze market anomalies, price fluctuations, trading volumes, and other key indicators to detect risks of malfunction or non-compliance with market rules.

Review activity reports and alerts generated by surveillance systems, performing in-depth investigations to understand the underlying causes of incidents or irregularities.

Perform all necessary functional checks throughout the day to ensure a smooth running of the market.

Collaborate with compliance teams and external regulators to investigate potential breaches of market rules and assist in implementing corrective actions.

Prepare detailed reports on detected incidents, provide recommendations for improving surveillance processes, and contribute to periodic regulatory reports.

Stay up to date with the latest financial regulations and standards (e.g., Mi

FID II, MAR) and ensure surveillance practices are aligned with regulatory changes.

Continuously look to improve & optimize our processes and various operational activities to increase the effectiveness and value we deliver to clients.

Key Accountabilities

Is autonomous, resourceful and continuously seeking to improve and contribute to the EMS Team

Has good knowledge in Cash and Derivatives of common tasks and basic level 0/1 technical tasks

Has good knowledge of the processes, procedures and specifications of the EMS Markets

Has good knowledge of relevant Pricing Theory, Models, Trading strategies and EMS Tools

Prevent, detect, and manage any issue potentially adverse for the fairness and orderliness of markets, and any conflict of interest with its own (or its shareholders’) interests

Works in a virtual team across two locations to achieve a common goal and to ensure effective monitoring of markets across both centers

Provides functional expertise; advises on impacts and improvements to the EMS trading platforms; confirms end-user acceptance and ensure the necessary operational readiness

Background / Education

Master’s degree in Finance, Law, Economics, or a related field. Additional certifications in financial regulation or market analysis would be an advantage.

At least 2 years of experience in a similar role within a financial institution, exchange, or market regulatory authority.

Fluent in French and English (spoken and written) - a 3rd language, while not mandatory, would constitute an advantage

Skills and Experience

Proficiency in market surveillance tools (specialized software, anomaly detection tools, etc.).

In-depth knowledge of financial regulations and compliance standards (Mi

FID II, MAR, etc.).

Strong ability to analyze financial data and market behaviors.

Good understanding of Financial markets, markets structures and their evolution from a business, competition, regulatory perspective

Learning capacities with regards to basic technical IT knowledge

Computer literacy: MS office, VBA, notions in programming is a plus

Attention to detail and strong observational skills.

Self-motivated and pro-active

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially in a client facing context

Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Team-oriented with a collaborative approach to working with various internal and external stakeholders.

Working with us means

You will join a pan-European team operating in a highly regulated environment, playing a critical role in market integrity and operational excellence. You will contribute to continuous improvement of tools, processes and client experience, and be part of a culture that values unity, integrity, agility, energy and accountability.

Apply by submitting a CV in English.

Description of the company

Join Euronext – Shape capital markets for future generations.

Euronext is the leading European capital market covering the entire capital markets value chain, from listing, trading, clearing, settlement and custody, to solutions for issuers and investors. We operate seven national stock exchanges, handling 25% of European lit equity trading. Our products include equities, FX, ETFs, bonds, derivatives, commodities and indices. Euronext also provides clearing and settlement services through Euronext Clearing and our network of Euronext Securities CSDs. In addition, Euronext runs MTS, one of Europe’s leading electronic fixed income trading markets, and Nord Pool, the European power market. The company has a diverse domestic and international client base.

Equal opportunity statement

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.

Euronext Values

• We respect and value the people we work with We are unified through a common purpose We embrace diversity and strive for inclusion

• We value transparency, communicate honestly and share information openly We act with integrity in everything we do We don’t hide our mistakes, and we learn from them

• We act with a sense of urgency and decisiveness We are adaptable, responsive and embrace change We take smart risks

• We are positively driven to make a difference and challenge the status quo We focus on and encourage personal leadership We motivate each other with our ambition

• We deliver maximum value to our customers and stakeholders We take ownership and are accountable for the outcome We reward and celebrate performance

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.

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.

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