Junior Data Analyst

Axians Portugal; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Axians Portugal is seeking a Junior Data Analyst to join its Securities Settlement team within the banking and financial operations domain in Lisbon. You will support settlement activities, perform reconciliations, and coordinate with internal teams and external custodians on a global scale.

The role emphasizes risk mitigation, operation excellence, and post-trade activities, offering opportunities to contribute to cost reductions and process improvements while developing your career in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Up to 2 years of experience in Banking Operations, Financial Operations, Securities Settlement, or related areas.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, including PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Understanding of reconciliation processes and financial market operations is highly valued.
• Fluent English (minimum C1 level).

Responsibilities

• Monitor and ensure the successful settlement of securities transactions and related products.
• Perform cash and position reconciliations across internal systems and local custodians.
• Follow up on client instructions in international markets until final settlement.
• Investigate and resolve reconciliation breaks and settlement discrepancies.
• Manage stock forecasting activities, including cross-border operations and fail coverage borrow processes.
• Maintain and update reference data in coordination with relevant teams.
• Respond to operational queries and stakeholders in a timely and professional manner.
• Ensure procedures, checklists, and operational documentation remain up to date.
• Contribute to the reduction of settlement costs and operational risks.
• Escalate issues when appropriate and support the overall success of the settlement function.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Teamwork

Client-focused

Communication

Adaptability

Risk awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics/Finance/Accounting or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Join Axians, where innovation thrives on trust and autonomy, and where every challenge is an opportunity to create technology with impact.

JUNIOR DATA ANALYST

We are looking for a Junior Data Analyst to join a Securities Settlement team within the banking and financial operations domain. In this role, you will support settlement activities related to securities transactions, ensuring operational accuracy, timely execution, reconciliation processes, and effective coordination with internal stakeholders and external custodians. You will contribute to risk mitigation, operational excellence, and the smooth execution of post-trade activities in international markets.

What You Will Do On a Daily Basis

• Monitor and ensure the successful settlement of securities transactions and related products.


• Perform cash and position reconciliations across internal systems and local custodians.


• Follow up on client instructions in international markets until final settlement.


• Investigate and resolve reconciliation breaks and settlement discrepancies.


• Manage stock forecasting activities, including cross-border operations and fail coverage borrow processes.


• Maintain and update reference data in coordination with relevant teams.


• Respond to operational queries and stakeholders in a timely and professional manner.


• Ensure procedures, checklists, and operational documentation remain up to date.


• Contribute to the reduction of settlement costs and operational risks.


• Escalate issues when appropriate and support the overall success of the settlement function.

Your Key Skills

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.


• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.


• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.


• Collaborative mindset with strong teamwork capabilities.


• Client-focused approach and commitment to service quality.


• Effective verbal and written communication skills.


• Ability to understand, explain, and support operational changes.


• Awareness of operational and risk management principles.

Your Main Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.


• Up to 2 years of experience in Banking Operations, Financial Operations, Securities Settlement, or related areas.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.


• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, including PowerPoint and Outlook.


• Understanding of reconciliation processes and financial market operations is highly valued.


• Fluent English (minimum C1 level).

What We Offer

Stable professional career

Working with Axians projects becomes an asset to those of us who want to offer stability through a secure career.

Prospects for career advancement

You can access training and new certifications that will further elevate your skills. The 360 evaluation from managers and peers will also allow you to evolve.

Work Life Balance

By collaborating with Axians, you will be able to reconcile work and family requirements without neglecting either area.

Attractive, Evolving Compensation

When working with Axians, you will have access to performance bonuses in addition to an attractive salary pack (base salary + benefits). You are also entitled to health insurance and an employee assistance program for you and your family (Psychological, Legal, Psychosocial, and Financial support).

Axians is the VINCI Energies brand dedicated to Information Technology and Digital Transformation. With an international presence and a people-to-people approach, we combine technology, innovation, and proximity to create real impact for organizations and society.

Join Axians

At Axians, we believe that talent does not fit a single profile. We value diversity and promote an inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to grow and contribute. If you have a disability or impairment, we are committed to ensuring equal opportunities throughout the recruitment and onboarding process. Whenever needed, we provide reasonable accommodations so that you can participate on an equal basis. If you require any accommodation, please let us know by contacting us at [e-mail].