Are you ready to shape the future of capital markets? We are looking for a Product Owner to join the Strategic Programmes team within the Derivatives and Post-Trade department. The position will be based in Paris, and start as soon as possible. You will report to the Product Owner Senior Manager.
You will primarily be responsible for:
- Interface with a broad range of stakeholders including engineers, designers, other product teams, project managers, sales representatives, marketing teams, business operations, suppliers and in some cases customers
- Engage with internal IT and design working groups to develop in-depth technical design and application features.
- Manage existing groups of products as well as the development of new ones in line with the roadmap to achieve business priorities
- Oversee the development of a new product and/or service for a particular business area in close cooperation with internal project teams, finance, regulation, surveillance and other key stakeholders. Draft clear and unambiguous requirements for new products and/or services, provide necessary clarifications for internal teams and clients.
- Lead P&L-driven business case development, seeking the most profitable balance between client needs and internal cost control
- Develop business cases and the go-to-market strategies for products, compile and evaluate research on the market’s requirements, and identify enhancement to features and functionality.
- Conduct competitor analysis for a particular product offering, functionality, pricing and market penetration to recommend improvements to enhance Euronext’s market position and to ensure we have accurate and up-to-date competitor intelligence and can properly manage any competitive risks.
- From time-to-time engage with external client base, in co-design of new features and in assisting sales team and parallel projects, in client overall satisfaction.
- Assure the competitiveness of pricing structures, monitor the impact of pricing initiatives on clients, and ensure compliance with regulatory and legal requirements (Pricing team(s))
- Maintain and develop relationships with business development and client services, ensure we have an accurate and detailed understanding of our client needs and opportunities to increase market share
- Produce documentation for external clients, to ensure clarity of services offered, necessary subscription forms and agreements are maintained up to date. Facilitate timely and clear client communication.
- Ensure new products are well documented for internal teams, and address operational needs to make follow-up and client support efficient and effective.
- Collect, coordinate, and prioritize bug fixes.
- Contribute to the internal and client-facing forward-looking roadmap.
The key accountabilities only describe the main activities and are not intended to be exhaustive. They evolve depending on the expertise level and ongoing projects.
For instance, if a PO has project management experience, they may work as a project manager on dedicated projects, as agreed by the PO and their manager.
Your profile:
- At least 4 years’ experience in the relevant financial market discipline;
- Past experience in an exchange and / or a CCP is a plus;
- Hand-on experience in projects with software delivery and management of changes and readiness of the clients;
- Autonomous and well organized;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills adequate for documenting complex business requirements clearly and unambiguously;
- Problem-solving and analytical skills;
- Highly motivated, willingness and ability to learn, ability to demonstrate initiative;
- Demonstrable ability to work under pressure to support demanding deadlines;
- Flexibility and ability to work within changing priorities environment;
- Ability to prepare reports, analysis and business correspondence;
- Mastering of English as a working language is a must;
- Any additional Business knowledge would be a plus;
- Any technical knowledge would be a plus (architecture, programming, network, protocols, recovery method, system failure handling, …);
- Good planning and estimating skills with a demonstrable track record in using these successfully in a high change, multi-discipline environment.
Join a company where market infrastructure is built on innovation – and where every innovation starts with a bold mind asking, “What’s next?”. At Euronext, we believe change is a starting point, not an obstacle. We look for people who see growth opportunities, think long term and want to help shape capital markets for future generations. Working with us means:
- Being part of a European, international and diverse team – Collaborate across borders with talented colleagues connected by a shared ambition and purpose.
- Learning as you grow – Develop your skills through continuous learning, real responsibilities and flexible career paths that evolve with you.
- Having an impact – Contribute to projects that matter, in an agile and dynamic environment where your ideas help drive progress.
- Driving sustainability – Play an active role in building transparent, responsible and sustainable capital markets for the long term. Together, we do not just support markets – we help shape their future.
Apply by submitting a CV in English
The Derivatives team designs and manages a broad range of futures and options derivative products (equity and fixed income), empowering clients to hedge risk and capture trading opportunities across European markets. Leveraging deep market expertise and advanced analytics, we work closely with clients and key internal stakeholders, including operations, IT, post-trade and legal, to deliver innovative solutions tailored to real trading needs. Serving a diverse client base, from retail brokers to institutional investors, we continuously develop new solutions that unlock trading opportunities and improve market quality. Join us to help shape the next generation of derivative products and be part of a dynamic team at the forefront of the financial market innovation.
Join Euronext – Shape capital markets for future generations Euronext is the leading European capital market covering the entire capital markets value chain, from listing, trading, clearing, settlement and custody, to solutions for issuers and investors. We operate seven national stock exchanges, handling 25% of European lit equity trading. Our products include equities, FX, ETFs, bonds, derivatives, commodities and indices. Euronext also provides clearing and settlement services through Euronext Clearing and our network of Euronext Securities CSDs. In addition, Euronext runs MTS, one of Europe’s leading electronic fixed income trading markets, and Nord Pool, the European power market. The company has a diverse domestic and international client base.
Find out more about us at: Euronext.com
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.
