Markets Analyst (18 months contrat)

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., MiFID 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 (MiFID 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.