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Intern Securities Operations (f/h/d)

Upvest

InternshipGerman needed: not said
Still open on 1 Nov

What you'll do

  • Incoming and outgoing transfers: Handle transfers of securities accounts (CTO) and PEA with banks and brokers in France and Europe, from receipt of request to settlement of securities and cash.
  • Counterparty and client relations: Ensure smooth communication with counterparties (banks, brokers, custodians) and our clients, and manage the tracking of requests and follow-ups.
  • Controls and reconciliations: Verify securities and cash positions, reconcile movements with our custodian, and analyze discrepancies.
  • Management of suspense items and anomalies: Analyze unsettled or rejected instructions, identify their origin, and coordinate resolution with counterparties and internal teams.
  • PEA taxation: Control and integrate information slips (BI) to ensure continuity of the plan's tax history.
  • Registered securities: Process operations on registered securities (conversions, registrations, deletions).
  • Reporting and continuous improvement: Actively monitor SLAs and KPIs, write procedures, and identify automation opportunities.

What you need

  • Education: Master 1 or 2 in finance, banking, economics, or law (business school, engineering school, or university), in a gap year or recent Master's graduate, with the possibility of signing an internship agreement. For M1: your institution must allow a 6-month full-time internship (integrated semester or course exemption).
  • Languages: French native language (essential) and fluent English.
  • Experience: A first experience in banking, back-office, middle-office, or securities operations is a real asset, as is knowledge of PEA, post-trade, or Euroclear France.
  • Motivation: A genuine interest in capital markets and post-trade operations.
  • Analytical mindset: Rigor, attention to detail, and a taste for solving complex problems.
  • Tools: Good command of Excel / Google Sheets; knowledge of SQL/Python is a plus.

What you get

  • High-impact work: We are building the infrastructure that will power the future of investing in Europe. It's complex, ambitious, and meaningful. You will work with modern technologies and create something entirely new, without legacy systems and without limits.
  • Team moments: Participate in company events like UpFest, dinners, offsites, and the year-end party to connect with colleagues and celebrate successes.
  • Inclusion: We are committed to a culture where everyone has their place and thrives. Our employee resource groups foster inclusion and connections, such as Upfem Black at Upvest, Up&Out, and UpVergent.
  • Our values: Make it easy for others. We simplify the complex and act with the best intentions. Own the outcome. We are proactive, fast, and confident to move things forward: progress over perfection. Rise to the challenge. We aim high and push boundaries. We stay curious, learn, and celebrate successes together. Tell the story. We start with the 'why'. We are transparent and share our knowledge to inspire others.

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