Euronext’s purpose is to shape capital markets for future generations. As such, Euronext has a special position in the financial ecosystem. It serves the real economy by bringing together buyers and sellers in transparent, efficient and reliable trading venues. 

Euronext is the leading pan-European market infrastructure, connecting European economies to global capital markets, to accelerate innovation and sustainable growth. Euronext operates regulated and transparent equity and derivatives markets, one of Europe’s leading electronic fixed income trading markets and is the largest centre for debt and funds listings in the world. Its total product offering includes Equities, FX, Exchange Traded Funds, Warrants & Certificates, Bonds, Derivatives, Commodities and Indices. The Group provides a multi-asset clearing house through Euronext Clearing, and custody and settlement services through Euronext Securities central securities depositories in Denmark, Italy, Norway and Portugal.

Euronext Securities, the leading CSD network connecting European economies to global capital markets, is Euronext’s Central Securities Depositories business. It includes 4 CSDs across Denmark, Italy, Norway and Portugal, represents in total +6 trillion euros of assets under custody and 250 million euros of revenues in 2023.

For Euronext Securities, convergence consists of rolling out a common service, supported by a common information technology system, starting for instance with Corporate Actions. Its purpose is to provide financial institutions with a single client experience, thus reducing the cost, risk and complexity of post-trade fragmentation in Europe.  

The Programme covers the full project lifecycle including design, definition of requirements, build of the IT system, testing, migration of the 4 CSDs, regulatory approvals when appropriate.  It is sponsored by the Group Chief Operating Officer and the Head of Central Securities Depositories, both members of Euronext’s Executive Committee.

The Convergence Change and Transformation Manager is responsible to lead strategic business change initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions and sustainable improvements. He/She will drive organizational transformation, manage Convergence change program, and foster a culture of agility and continuous improvement.

He/She will work closely with the Programme Executive to ensure smooth programme implementation, alignment with strategic goals, and efficient resource management. This role requires strong leadership, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.

Key Accountabilities

As Change and Transformation Manager, you will:

The key accountabilities only describe the main activities and are not exhaustive. It evolves depending on the expertise level and ongoing projects.

Programme Management & Execution

•    Organize clear and operational reporting on the Programme progress, allowing to align all internal and external stakeholders (clients and regulators) on where we stand on the Programme, and Euronext decisionmakers to take quick and efficient decisions.

• Oversee programme timelines, deliverables, and milestones to ensure successful execution.

• Identify risks and challenges, implementing mitigation strategies as needed in collaboration with Programme Executive and IT director.
•    Identify gaps between deliverables and ability of our resources to deliver, and propose solutions to bridge the gap where needed
 

Change Management

• Develop and implement change management strategies to maximize employee adoption and minimize resistance.

• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation plans to ensure smooth transitions.

Transformation Strategy & Implementation

• Collaborate with senior leadership to define objectives, scope, and success metrics for transformation projects.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, including executives, department heads, and frontline employees.

• Develop clear and compelling communication plans to ensure transparency and engagement in collaboration with CEOS, HR and Programme Executive.

• Prepare reports and presentations for senior leadership and funding bodies.

Performance Monitoring & Continuous Improvement

• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure success.

• Gather feedback and make data-driven adjustments to change strategies.

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by identifying lessons learned and best practices.

Operational & Financial Oversight

• Monitor budgets and ensure financial efficiency in programme execution.

Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination

• Liaise with internal teams, external partners, and key stakeholders to drive programme success.

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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.