Euronext Clearing - IT & Cybersecurity Risk Officer Trainee

Are you ready to shape the future of capital markets? We are looking for an IT & Cybersecurity Risk Officer Trainee to join the Risk & Compliance team. The position will be based in Rome – Via Tomacelli 146, and start in September.

You will primarily be responsible for:

• Supporting the monitoring and analysis of the external ICT risk environment, including emerging cyber threats, AI-related risks and geopolitical developments.

• Contributing to the identification of risk scenarios and potential impacts, drawing on inputs from the Cyber Threat Intelligence team and internal/external working groups.

• Assisting in tracking evolving regulatory developments (such as DORA, NIS2 and ACN) and assessing their implications for ICT risk profiles.

• Assisting in the review and update of local ICT risk profiles across Euronext Securities entities, in close collaboration with local Risk Managers.

• Supporting ongoing monitoring of ICT risk exposures across cybersecurity, data, IT infrastructure, third-party and business continuity domains.

• Contributing to the implementation and maintenance of the ICT Risk Management Framework, ensuring consistent application across entities.

• Supporting the review and enhancement of ICT risk management processes, methodologies, templates and tools.

• Contributing to the preparation of internal and external reports, dashboards and presentations for management and governance forums.

• Assisting with the tracking of action plans and improvement initiatives, and supporting the sharing of best practices across the risk management community.

Your profile:

• Technical skills: Basic understanding of ICT risk, cybersecurity principles, risk management frameworks, and regulatory requirements (such as DORA, NIS2). Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word). Analytical and research skills.

• Soft skills: Proactive attitude, strong communication and teamwork skills, attention to detail, willingness to learn, and ability to manage multiple tasks.

• Number of years of experience: No prior experience required; previous internship or academic project in ICT risk or cybersecurity is a plus.

• Qualifications: Bachelor or Master's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Risk Management, Engineering or a related field.

• Fluency in English required; Italian 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

Within the Risk & Compliance department, a team of more than 40 talented professionals in Risk, Business Continuity Management, Internal Control and Compliance, spread across our various geographies, is ensuring to preserve the value assets and reputation of the company. Identifying and assessing risks, implementing mitigation actions, informing and raising staff and business awareness, monitoring and ensuring compliance with the appropriate regulations are the core activities embedded in our team.

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

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.