VIE Operational Readiness Analyst

Euronext Paris SA; Porto; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Euronext is looking for an International Graduate (V.I.E) to join the Porto team as an Operational Readiness Analyst. The role focuses on shaping business requirements, testing, and QA within a fast-paced, multicultural setting.

Based in Porto, you will collaborate with product owners, support test case development, maintain test data, and assist with test strategies while driving continuous improvement and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business, finance or related field.
• Fluency in English required; other European languages a plus.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proactive mindset and attention to detail.
• Experience in international or multicultural teams is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support setup of business requirements with product owners.
• Create and maintain traceability matrices linking product/business requirements.
• Develop and validate user test cases with stakeholders.
• Maintain test data across testing environments.
• Assist with Test Strategies and Plans guiding testing processes.
• Coordinate and report on user acceptance testing results.
• Manage defects and generate detailed test reports.
• Support SCRUM teams in operational readiness roles.
• Identify QA improvements and tool evolution opportunities.

Skills

Fluent English

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Proactive mindset

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business/finance or related field

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Teams

Word

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.

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.

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

Expect start date: January 2027

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. Euronext is the leading European capital market infrastructure, covering the entire capital markets value chain, from listing, trading, clearing, settlement and custody to solutions for issuers and investors. Euronext operates MTS, one of Europe's leading electronic fixed income trading markets, and Nord Pool, the European power market. Euronext also provides clearing and settlement services through Euronext Clearing and its Euronext Securities central securities depositories (CSDs) in Denmark, Italy, Norway and Portugal. Euronext's regulated exchanges in Belgium, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway and Portugal host a broad range of listed issuers, a strong blue-chip franchise and the largest global center for debt and fund listings. With a diverse domestic and international client base, Euronext is a major venue for European lit equity trading. Its products include equities, FX, ETFs, bonds, derivatives, commodities and indices. For the more information, please visit our career website.