Junior Internal Auditor

Internal Audit at Euronext - general overview

The Internal Audit team supports Euronext in achieving its objectives by providing independent, objective assurance and advisory services to help management evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes.

Euronext operates seven national regulated securities and derivatives markets in Amsterdam, Brussels, Dublin, Lisbon, Milan, Oslo and Paris, a regulated derivatives market in Bergen, a leading fixed-income trading platform, MTS, as well as four central securities depositories (CSDs), a clearing house and services across Europe.

The Euronext Internal Audit Team is composed of 15 auditors located across Europe. The Internal Audit function is pursuing its substantial transformation in order to adapt to the recent growth of Euronext. Euronext is strengthening its audit function by building a strong audit community as part of the matrix organization of the Euronext federal model. Internal Auditors are working both locally and across the geographical locations where Euronext is established. They are covering all group entities including Markets, CSDs and the Clearing House, as well as other group entities and support functions such as IT, Compliance, Risk etc.

We are looking for a Junior Internal Auditor to join our Paris office.

The Internal Audit on business side is responsible for assisting a Senior team member in performing audits on business activities and special projects on a risk-based approach throughout the entire group, covering the diversity of topics that may arise in the complex and dynamic environment of Euronext. Responsibilities include reviewing the design, effectiveness and efficiency of financial and operational processes, procedures and internal controls to identify risks and determine compliance with Group policies and industry best practices.

Key Accountabilities

Under the supervision of a senior team member (e.g. Supervising Auditor):
- Assist in the performance of the annual Risk Assessment exercise and consequently the development of a risk-based, current and relevant annual audit plan.- Conduct business and financial reviews. This includes documenting, analyzing, and assessing related risks and controls, assisting in designing tests to assess the effectiveness of controls, evaluating compliance with Group and local procedures, and identifying issues that warrant management’s attention.- Communicate issues to stakeholders in a clear and precise manner, offering recommended solutions relevant to business and Risk.- Ensure that audit activities follow applicable standards and is documented in line with defined methodologies in the organisation’s internal audit tool- Contribute to Internal Audit’s recommendation follow-up process and liaise with management on progress in implementing improvement and development items- Identify and actively support the best practices for Internal Audit.- Develop and maintain positive stakeholders relationships.- Ensure adherence with professional standards at all times.- Ensure adequate focus on personal professional growth relevant to taking on more challenging assignments, in line with standard audit career progression - proactively seek relevant education and training opportunities.- Perform other related duties assigned.

Experience- 0-2 years relevant internal or external audit experience required

Education & Knowledge- Bachelors / Master’s degree in accounting or Finance or a related field

Profile- Knowledge of financial industry/Euronext markets, operations and / or IT is an advantage- Excellent analytical skills.- Ability to effectively elicit information from within and outside Euronext and professionally substantiate findings and conclusions.- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills- Ability to work in teams.- Strong prioritization skills. Must have the ability to multi-task on varying projects and initiatives.- Flexibility to travel.- Fluency in English is a must - French, Italian, Norwegian, Danish, Portuguese, Dutch is a plus but not mandatory.

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

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