Apprentice Back Office Controller

LCH SA DEPARTMENT : Operations

DIVISION : COO Office Operations

REPORTING LINE : Analysis and Control Manager

JOB ENVIRONMENT : LCH SA is one of the leading European Central Counterparties (CCPs). Based in Paris, it is part of the London Stock Exchange Group. Playing a key role in market risk management and a major player in financial market stability, LCH SA clears government bonds in euros from countries such as France, Italy, Spain, Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium, thus operating the largest Euro REPO activity in the world, as well as on the over-the-counter CDS index market.

MAIN MISSIONS : Scope / Organization: The apprentice will be attached to the Analysis and Control service within the Operations department. They will be responsible for ensuring daily second-level control of back-office activities on the markets cleared by LCH SA. They will also participate in various projects that may impact the service's activity.

Operational Tasks:

- Execution of daily controls on the core business’s relevant activities
- Analysis of accounting (Ensure accurate recording of settlement/delivery transactions and cash operations involving central depositaries and multiple banking institutions)
- Analysis of settlement/delivery issues (securities transactions, buy-ins, discrepancies, etc.)
- Work in close coordination with various internal departments back-office, treasury, and finance teams to ensure alignment and operational efficiency
- Maintain an organized reference archive to ensure data traceability and compliance
- Execution of statistics and various reports for internal or external auditors
- Liaise with internal and external auditors and provide information and documentation requests
- Development/update of user manuals and guide procedures

Project Tasks : Participation in projects impacting the control, reporting, and statistics scope:

- Impact study analysis
- Participation in the drafting/validation of functional specifications
- Preparation, drafting, and execution of test scenarios

PROFILE:

- Education level: Bac +5
- Essential English proficiency
- Good team spirit
- Knowledge of financial markets
- Knowledge of Power BI would be a plus
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally across all levels of the organization
- Able to work independently, curious, and proactive

LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.

Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.

Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas and are committed to sustainability across our global business. You will experience the critical role we have in helping to re-engineer the financial ecosystem to support and drive sustainable economic growth. Together, we are aiming to achieve this growth by accelerating the just transition to net zero, enabling growth of the green economy and creating inclusive economic opportunity.

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone’s race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.

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