Innovation and AI Apprentice

Are you ready to shape the future of capital markets? We are looking for an Innovation and AI Apprentice to join the Innovation Department. The position will be based in Paris, and start in September. You will report to the Innovation Manager.

You will primarily be responsible for:

• Supporting strategic innovation initiatives through competitive and technological monitoring, helping to maintain Euronext's awareness of industry trends

• Assisting in the identification and prioritisation of use cases and projects, meeting with internal business units to understand operational needs and design transformative AI-driven solutions

• Facilitating idea generation sessions, collecting and prioritising innovative concepts for scalable implementation

• Collaborating with technical teams to develop projects from conception to deployment, including requirements gathering, prototyping, and tracking key performance indicators

• Helping to organise and execute innovation events such as hackathons and workshops, and developing demonstrators to showcase new technologies

• Supporting the design and delivery of training sessions and educational content on artificial intelligence and emerging technologies

• Building relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners, and communicating project progress and outcomes to senior leadership

Your profile:

• Technical skills: Understanding of artificial intelligence technologies and their applications, familiarity with agile and iterative development methodologies, basic knowledge of blockchain and emerging financial technologies, proficiency in Microsoft Office and collaborative tools

• Soft skills: Excellent communication and presentation skills, ability to translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences, strong organisational and teamwork abilities, proactive and creative mindset, eagerness to learn and drive change

• Number of years of experience: Previous internship or academic project experience in innovation, project management or technology is a plus but not mandatory

• Qualifications: Currently enrolled in a relevant higher education programme (engineering, business, computer science or related field), proficiency in English required; French or another Euronext market language is a plus

Join a company where market infrastructure is built on innovation – and where every innovation starts with a bold mind asking, "What's next?". At Euronext, we believe change is a starting point, not an obstacle. We look for people who see growth opportunities, think long term and want to help shape capital markets for future generations.

Working with us means:

• Being part of a European, international and diverse team – Collaborate across borders with talented colleagues connected by a shared ambition and purpose.

• Learning as you grow – Develop your skills through continuous learning, real responsibilities and flexible career paths that evolve with you.

• Having an impact – Contribute to projects that matter, in an agile and dynamic environment where your ideas help drive progress.

• Driving sustainability – Play an active role in building transparent, responsible and sustainable capital markets for the long term. Together, we do not just support markets – we help shape their future.

Apply by submitting a CV in English

The Innovation Department at Euronext collaborates with internal business units to test and develop cutting-edge solutions using technologies like artificial intelligence, driving digital transformation across Euronext's operations. We foster an innovation culture, deliver training and workshops, and keep the organisation informed about the latest technological trends. Join us to help lead the way in innovation and empower Euronext teams to embrace the future.

Join Euronext – Shape capital markets for future generations Euronext is the leading European capital market covering the entire capital markets value chain, from listing, trading, clearing, settlement and custody, to solutions for issuers and investors. We operate seven national stock exchanges, handling 25% of European lit equity trading. Our products include equities, FX, ETFs, bonds, derivatives, commodities and indices. Euronext also provides clearing and settlement services through Euronext Clearing and our network of Euronext Securities CSDs. In addition, Euronext runs MTS, one of Europe's leading electronic fixed income trading markets, and Nord Pool, the European power market. The company has a diverse domestic and international client base.
Find out more about us at: Euronext.com

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.