Securities Operations Intern

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in France.

📋 Description

• Oversee the management of both incoming and outgoing transfers of securities accounts (CTO and PEA) with financial institutions and brokers across France and Europe.

• Handle requests through to the completion of securities and cash settlements.

• Facilitate communication with banks, brokers, custodians, issuers, and clients.

• Supervise the tracking of requests and ensure timely follow-ups.

• Confirm securities and cash positions and reconcile movements with the custodian.

• Investigate discrepancies, unresolved or rejected instructions, and oversee their resolution.

• Review and incorporate information statements to maintain the continuity of the PEA’s tax history.

• Execute transactions involving registered securities, including conversions, registrations, and deregistrations.

• Monitor service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs).

• Create procedural documentation and identify opportunities for automation.

• Collaborate with the Settlements & Transfers team for the launch of the PEA in France in 2027.

⛳️ Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Master’s program (first or second year) in finance, banking, economics, or law at a business school, engineering school, or university.

• Engaged in a gap year or a recent graduate of a Master’s program.

• Must have the eligibility to sign an internship agreement.

• For first-year Master’s students: the institution must permit a six-month, full-time internship.

• Native-level proficiency in French is required.

• Proficient in English.

• Prior experience in banking, back office, middle office, or securities operations is highly advantageous.

• Familiarity with the PEA, post-trade activities, or Euroclear France is a plus.

• Strong interest in capital markets and post-trade operations.

• Highly detail-oriented, rigorous, and driven by solving complex issues.

• Excellent command of Excel / Google Sheets.

• Knowledge of SQL/Python is a plus.

• Available to commence work on February 1, 2027.

🏝️ Benefits

• Involvement in company events such as UpFest, dinners, offsite gatherings, and the year-end celebration.

• An inclusive culture along with various employee resource groups.

• Opportunity to engage in high-impact work on European investment infrastructure.

• Access to modern technology without any legacy systems.

• A commitment to equal opportunity and inclusion within the work environment.