DETAILS :

Role: Intern - Middle & Back Office

Department: Middle & Back Office

Duration: 6 months

Start Date: December 2024

Location: Madrid

Salary: As per Kepler Cheuvreux’ s policy

KEPLER CHEUVREUX :

Kepler Cheuvreux is a leading independent European financial services company that specialises in Research, Execution, Fixed Income and Credit, Structured Solutions, Corporate Finance, and Asset Management.

The Group employs around 600 people and is present in 14 major financial centres in Europe, the US and the Middle East: Amsterdam, Brussels, Dubai (DIFC), Frankfurt, Geneva, London, Madrid, Milan, New York, Oslo, Paris, Stockholm, Vienna, and Zurich.

Group key figures:

• 1st independent European equity broker
• +EUR1.5bn of equities traded on average daily
• 1st Equity Research coverage in Continental Europe
• 1st Country Research (Institutional Investor 2023)
• 13 major financial centres in Europe and the US and one office in Dubai (DIFC) covering the MENA region
• 600 employees
• 1,300 institutional clients

YOUR TASKS:

Joining a young and dynamic team, you will undertake the following tasks:

• Transaction Management: Ensure the efficient and accurate processing of financial transactions, including validation, confirmation, and booking trades into appropriate systems.
• Settlement Monitoring: Collaborate with counterparties, custodians, and clearing platforms to ensure timely and compliant settlement of transactions, promptly resolving any issues that arise.
• Process Optimization: Actively participate in initiatives to improve operational efficiency and data enrichment.
• Reconciliation and billing: Compare trading positions between various systems, cash movements, payments, fees, and balances to ensure their accuracy and compliance.
• Analysis and Reporting: Producing regular reports on operational activities involves compiling and summarizing data to provide updates on ongoing tasks and processes.
• Interdepartmental Collaboration: Work closely with other departments to resolve operational issues, implement appropriate controls, and enhance existing processes (ex. Accounting/Risk/Compliance...)

YOUR PROFILE AND SKILLS:

The candidate should meet the following requirements :

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, accounting, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Interest in financial products and markets.
• Proficiency in computer tools, especially MS Office (Excel)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; French proficiency is a plus.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS:

Between 2 and 3 rounds of interviews: both fit and technical questions. You will need a flexible and creative approach in order to flourish in our international environment and succeed with our diverse client base. If you possess these qualities and would like to be part of Kepler Cheuvreux’s story, then come and join us!

Please note that Kepler Cheuvreux promotes equal opportunity. All applications will be given due consideration.