Chief of staff and head of special projects

Job title:

Chief of staff and head of special projects

Company:

Euronext

Job description

Overview of EuronextEuronext is the leading pan-European market infrastructure, shaping capital markets for future generations. Our mission is to connect European economies to global capital markets, accelerating innovation and sustainable growth. With the strategic plan “Innovate for Growth” launched in November 2024, Euronext continues to expand its scope and capabilities.Euronext operates regulated exchanges in Belgium, France, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway and Portugal, and serves the real economy by bringing together buyers and sellers in transparent, efficient and reliable trading venues. With over 1,800 listed issuers representing €6 trillion of aggregated market capitalisation as of December 2024, Euronext boasts an unparalleled blue-chip franchise and a diverse domestic and international client base.Euronext is a central player in the financial ecosystem, engaging with customers, European and local public authorities, and policymakers to shape regulatory and policy issues impacting the financial sector and empowering sustainable finance. Our comprehensive product offering includes Equities, FX, Exchange Traded Funds, Warrants & Certificates, Bonds, Derivatives, Commodities and Indices. We provide multi-asset clearing through Euronext Clearing and custody and settlement services via Euronext Securities in Denmark, Italy, Norway and Portugal. Euronext Corporate Solutions provides innovative and integrated software solutions to its clients, supporting compliance, governance and investor relations.With a presence in 21 countries across Europe, the US and Asia, Euronext has grown both organically and through acquisitions, increasing revenue from €458 million in 2014 to €1.6 billion in 2024. As of May 2025, Euronext’s market capitalisation is c. €15 billion. Our team of 2,500 employees represents 66 nationalities, reflecting our commitment to diversity and global presence.Key Responsibilities

• The Chief of Staff works under the direct supervision of the Group CEO. He/she is involved in a large variety of strategic decisions and initiatives with direct impact on the growth and development of the Group.
• The Chief of Staff coordinates the interactions of the Group CEO with the Supervisory Board, Reference Shareholders, College of Regulators, key clients and partners, local stakeholders, and all the senior contacts involved in the development of Euronext.
• The Chief of Staff is responsible for special projects and sensitive matters that are assigned to him/her by the Group CEO for particular confidentiality reasons. This can include a broad range of corporate projects (support of specific internal initiatives, events or business priorities) or projects directly embedded in the ecosystem of Euronext (with public administrations, through communication and public relations campaigns, etc.).
• The Chief of Staff supports the Group CEO by producing background and position papers, briefing materials and presentations for internal or external meetings, in coordination with internal subject matter experts.
• The Chief of Staff is the Secretary to the Managing Board, in charge of coordinating the overall decision-making process within the top management team, including planning, preparing and minuting the meetings of the Managing Board, as well as monitoring implementation of top management decisions.
• The Chief of Staff is uniquely positioned to gain a deep understanding of the financial industry, operations of a high-end technology company, management of a listed multinational large cap firm and end-to-end M&A transaction processes from early due diligence to full integration.
• The Chief of Staff is also in charge of monitoring the execution of Euronext’s strategic plan, and the business owner of the Client Centricity program of Euronext, which consists of a client satisfaction survey in all of the Group’s businesses.

Profile

• Master degree, ideally in business, finance, engineering or political science.
• 5 to 10 years of successful experience in a top consultancy or investment banking firm, or in a demanding industrial company with strong exposure to strategic or top-management decision-making processes.
• Good understanding of the financial industry.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities; ability to quickly gain a deep understanding of a wide span of complex strategic and regulatory matters.
• Impeccable oral and written communication skills, with superior attention to details.
• Fast learner, proactive behaviour and entrepreneurial mindset (pragmatic, hands-on in execution, ability to take decisions under uncertainty).
• Ability to deliver results and make things happen quickly from project inception to completion with limited oversight.
• Good interpersonal skills to handle a wide network of senior stakeholders internally and externally.
• Interest in cross-cultural management situations and in European issues.
• Fluency in English and French.

Euronext ValuesUnity

• 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.Euronext ValuesUnity

• 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 InformationThis 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.

Expected salary

Location

Paris

Job date

Thu, 15 May 2025 23:44:01 GMT

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