Senior Index Product Manager

Euronext; Paris; Sur place; EUR 80 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading financial services provider in Paris is seeking a Senior Index Product Manager to oversee the product management function in its Indices team. The role involves driving governance, improving operational efficiency, and enhancing client-focused solutions. Candidates should have 5-8 years of experience in index product management or ETFs, excellent project management skills, and strong communication abilities. Join a dynamic environment dedicated to shaping the future of capital markets.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 to 8 years of experience in index product management or related financial services roles.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with fluency in English.
• Excellent project management skills to drive cross-functional initiatives.

Responsabilités

• Oversee operational and risk management aspects of the Index business.
• Work closely with Index Operations to ensure rulebooks are maintained and enhanced.
• Act as advisor to index committees ensuring quarterly reviews are carried out.

Connaissances

Time Management

Data Analytics

Analytical

Agile

Requirement Gathering

Strategic Thinking

Communication

Problem Solving

Market Research

Cross-Functional Teams

Description du poste

Join us as a Senior Index Product Manager!

Are you ready to shape the future of capital markets? We’re seeking a results-driven Senior Index Product Manager to join our Indices team in Paris.

About the Department

With decades of experience in the index space, Euronext is one of the leading index providers in Europe. The company has over 1200 indices of all sizes and profiles that are designed, calculated and published in house. This includes over 45 ESG indices and 8 major blue‑chip indices in Europe namely our national flagship indices: AEX, BEL 20, CAC 40, CAC 40 ESG, ISEQ 20, OBX and PSI 20 MIB ESG. More than 15,000 ETFs, funds, warrants, certificates, futures and options are associated with the Euronext indices and over €100 billion of assets are benchmarked.

The Euronext Indices team is the strategic business unit responsible for the development, management and licensing of all Euronext indices and for the partnerships with data vendors. Besides our ESG and national blue‑chip indices, our product offering also consists of indices tailored to meet the demands of the world’s largest issuers of financial products and investors looking for specific or enhanced market exposure at lower costs.

Position Overview

Euronext Indices is seeking an experienced Senior Index Product Manager to lead the product management function within our Index business, reporting directly to the Head of Indices. The team is central to ensuring operational excellence, regulatory compliance, governance and client servicing for our Index Business. The successful candidate will oversee a team of two Index Product Analysts and will drive initiatives that strengthen governance, improve operational efficiency and deliver client‑focused solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee operational and risk management aspects of the Index business, ensuring a robust control framework.
• Work closely with Index Operations / Implementations to ensure rulebooks are correctly implemented, maintained and enhanced and that index incidents are managed appropriately.
• Act as advisor to index committees, ensuring all quarterly reviews are carried out to market standards.
• Ensure client requests and escalations are handled promptly with high levels of service and professionalism.
• Drive cross‑functional initiatives in collaboration with Index Sales, Index Structuring, IT, Index Operations and Compliance & Legal.
• Ensure full compliance with relevant regulations (EU BMR, IOSCO standards).
• Serve as representative on internal and external committees, including the Independent Supervisor and Oversight Committee.
• Act as primary escalation point for complex corporate actions and operational queries.
• Maintain and enhance an efficient governance framework to support sustainable business growth.

Index Operations and Product Strategy

• Lead consultations and methodology enhancements (e.g., corporate actions, free‑float definitions).
• Identify and deliver efficiencies in index implementation operations and design.
• Work closely with index operations to ensure methodology adherence, index implementation and smooth day‑to‑day functioning.
• Partner with engineering and index operations to automate workflows and strengthen operational infrastructure.
• Ensure new product rollouts are supported by robust documentation and administration.
• Collaborate with product development to produce accurate and comprehensive methodology documentation for new index launches.
• Anticipate future operational capability needs and plan accordingly.
• Establish best‑in‑class processes for risk management governance and oversight across the index product lifecycle.

Candidate Profile

• Minimum 5 to 8 years of experience in index product management, ETFs operations or related financial services leadership roles.
• Understanding of regulatory frameworks governing indices (EU BMR, IOSCO).
• Demonstrated ability to lead governance processes and interact with regulators.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to drive cross‑functional initiatives.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with fluency in English (additional languages a plus).

Euronext Values

• Unity – We respect and value the people we work with, are unified through a common purpose, and embrace diversity and inclusion.
• Integrity – We value transparency, communicate honestly, share information openly, act with integrity, and learn from mistakes.
• Agility – We act with urgency, are adaptable and responsive, embrace change, and take smart risks.
• Energy – We are positively driven, challenge the status quo, encourage personal leadership, and motivate each other with ambition.
• Accountability – We deliver maximum value to customers and stakeholders, take ownership, and are accountable for outcomes.

EEO 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 are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect.

Additional Information

This job description outlines the main activities within this role and is not exhaustive. It does not prevent the addition of more tasks or projects.

Key Skills

Time Management, Data Analytics, Analytical, Agile, Requirement Gathering, Strategic Thinking, Visio, Communication, Problem Solving, Market Research, UML, Cross-Functional Teams

Employment Details

• Employment Type: Full‑Time
• Vacancy: 1