VIE Operational Readiness Analyst

Euronext; Porto; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International mobility opportunities

VIE programme

Job summary

Euronext Porto is seeking an Operational Readiness Analyst through its International Graduate Programme (VIE), starting August/September 2025 in Porto. You will support readiness by defining requirements, managing test data, and assisting with user acceptance testing in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.

The role offers exposure to multiple Central Securities Depositories across Europe, collaboration with SCRUM teams, and strong development opportunities with international mobility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field (business, finance, etc.).
• Fluency in English required; other European languages are a plus.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support the setup of business requirements based on product requirements with business owners.
• Create and maintain traceability matrices linking product and business requirements.
• Develop and validate user test cases with business owners.
• Maintain test data across testing environments in collaboration with business owners.
• Draft Test Strategies and Plans to guide testing processes.

Skills

English fluency

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Proactive mindset

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Teams

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Join us as an Operational Readiness Analyst in our International Graduate Programme (VIE)!

Are you ready to kickstart your career with the leading pan-European market infrastructure? Euronext is seeking a dynamic candidate to join Euronext Securities Porto team as an International Graduate (V.I.E) from August or September 2025 for an initial period of 12 months, in Porto.

This role, based at Euronext Securities Porto, offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to work in a fast-paced, innovative environment. You will support operational readiness by contributing to business requirements, managing test data and process, and assisting with user acceptance testing. Strong adaptability, technical skills, and effective communication are essential for success in this multicultural, multi-location role.

The Euronext Securities business consists of four Central Securities Depositories (CSDs) in Portugal, Denmark, Norway and Italy providing issuance, custody and settlement services to the capital markets.

As Operational Readiness Analyst, you will be primarily responsible for:

• Support the setup of business requirements based on product requirements, in close collaboration with business owners.
• Create and maintain traceability matrices, aligning product and business requirements.
• Develop and validate user test cases in partnership with business owners.
• Maintain test data in all testing environments, working with business owners.
• Support the drafting of Test Strategies and Plans to guide testing processes.
• Execute, supervise and coordinate the execution of user acceptance tests and share results with required stakeholders.
• Handle defect management and generate detailed test reports.
• Support SCRUM teams in their specific roles related to operational readiness.
• Address test maintenance needs through Change Requests (CRs).
• Identify opportunities of improvement on Quality Assurance, test automation and the evolution of tools for user acceptance testing.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment, promoting accountability and continuous improvement.

Your profile:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, preferably in business management, finance, or a related field.
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in any other European language is a plus.
• Ability to meet deadlines and deliver results in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks effectively.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a capacity to quickly understand complex operational and regulatory issues.
• A quick learner, with a proactive mindset and strong attention to detail.
• Proven experience working in international teams and a collaborative environment.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining team alignment and communication.
• High proficiency in MS Outlook, MS Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Previous experience in a similar role is advantageous.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Working with us means:

• An agile, innovative and dynamic company where you can make an impact
• A professional experience designed for young graduates with exciting potential for international mobility and development opportunities

Additional information:

• Expect start date: January 2027
• Check the eligibility criteria of this VIE Program, set by Business France

Euronext Values

Unity

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

Integrity

• 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

Agility

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

Energy

• 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

Accountability

• 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.