Euronext

Euronext is the leading pan-European market infrastructure, shaping capital markets for future generations. Its mission is to connect European economies to global capital markets, to accelerate innovation and sustainable growth. The company has released its latest strategic plan “Innovate for Growth” in November 2024, with a focus on innovation and organic growth. Euronext is located in 21 countries across Europe, US and Asia, with regulated exchanges in Belgium, France, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway and Portugal. The group has expanded organically and externally, with a revenue growing from €458 million in 2014 to €1.6 billion in 2024, with 2,500 employees and 66 nationalities.

Primary Markets

The Primary Markets department covering Equity, Debt and Funds securities is notably in charge of the business relationship with listed companies and those considering an IPO on Euronext markets. Our mission is to promote Euronext markets, explain the benefits of listing to business leaders, and help companies make the best possible use of financial markets once publicly listed. In addition, we support funding mechanics by creating and promoting new services and financing instruments, fostering the development and growth of the pool of investors active on Euronext markets, and actively promoting transparent public markets with stakeholders in the financial industry and with public authorities.

Job Description

Within the Primary Markets department, the Business Development team drives market intelligence and strategic initiatives across all listing venues. The Business Development Manager plays a key role in leading strategic projects that enhance Euronext’s market position, regulatory engagement, and client value proposition.

This role requires strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with regular engagement with external partners, regulators, and issuers to deliver tangible business impact.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and deliver strategic initiatives including:
  • Euronext Tech Leaders: Enhance visibility of Euronext’s tech listing franchise through dedicated services.
  • Issuer Journey Project: Optimize the end-to-end client experience for listed companies in collaboration with client-facing teams.
  • MyESG Profile & ESG Initiatives: Drive ESG-related projects such as the ESG Trends Report and Sustainability Week.
  • Regulatory Advocacy: Harmonize regulatory frameworks and promote measures to strengthen European equity capital markets.
  • Aerospace & Defence (A&D) Initiatives: Support financing needs of European A&D companies through innovative tools.
  • Commercial Coverage Model: Improve value proposition for existing and prospective issuers.

• Coordinate cross-functional and cross-country teams to deliver strategic projects from inception to completion.
• Provide market intelligence and competitive analysis to support strategic planning and senior management decision-making.
• Support Listing Sales teams on an ad hoc basis with high-stakes prospects, clients, and partners.

Profile

• Education & Experience
  • Master’s degree in business, finance, engineering, or political science.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in strategy consulting, investment banking, or strategic/business development in financial services or capital markets.

• Skills & Attributes
  • Strong understanding of financial services and capital markets.
  • Excellent project management and organizational skills.
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to grasp complex strategic, operational, and regulatory matters.
  • Proven communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Ability to articulate strategy and communicate key decisions clearly.
  • Entrepreneurial, proactive, and pragmatic approach.
  • Results-driven with a hands-on execution style.
  • Fluent in English (oral and written); French is a plus.

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.