Operational Project Manager Trainee

Posted:
7/1/2026, 12:21:00 AM

Location(s):
Porto, Portugal

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level

Field(s):
Operations & Logistics

As an Operational Project Manager Trainee, you will play a key role in ensuring the quality and timely delivery of activities and projects within the Operations scope. You will work closely with Team Leads and Senior Leadership, tracking project progress and supporting the organization and delivery of operational initiatives. Expect to be part of a collaborative team, engaging with colleagues across Euronext Market Services, Euronext Securities and Euronext Clearing locations.

Key Accountabilities

You will be primarily responsible for:

  • Acting as the point of contact for various project-related topics and new initiatives.
  • Organizing and lead regular meetings to safeguard internal organization and day-to-day project execution.
  • Tracking and monitoring project deliverables to ensure adherence to schedules and quality standards.
  • Supporting project management activities, including oversight, risk identification and mitigation, and change request management.
  • Monitoring technical and quality compliance and assessing project financial performance.
  • Communicating effectively with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and progress.
  • Contributing to the implementation of best practices and the continued success of Euronext businesses.
  • Gaining exposure to financial markets, including trading, clearing and settlement, and IT infrastructure at a high level.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

  • Degree in a related field.
  • Good communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
  • Affinity with Microsoft Office applications.
  • Interest in financial markets is desirable.
  • Knowledge of ITIL or Agile methodologies and experience with the Kanban framework is a plus.
  • Hands-on mentality and structured approach to work
  • Ambition and potential to develop a successful IT career
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work both independently and as part of a team
  • Strong awareness and interest in technology and project management.
  • Problem-solving oriented.
  • Fluency in English (used daily to communicate with other teams and stakeholders).
  • Eligible for an IEFP Level VI Internship.

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.