Head of index product management

Position Overview
Euronext is seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Index Product Management to lead the product management function within our Index business. The Head of Index Product will directly report to the Head of Indices. This senior, strategic role is central to ensuring operational excellence, regulatory compliance, governance, operational client servicing and innovative product development. The successful candidate will oversee a team of two Index Product Analysts with the aim to drive initiatives that strengthen governance, improve operational efficiency, and deliver client-focused solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Business Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and expand a team of Index Product Analysts, set clear objectives, provide feedback and career progression opportunities
• Oversee operational and risk management aspects of the Index business, ensuring a robust control framework.
• Work closely with Index Operations / Implementations to ensure rulebooks are correctly implemented, maintained, and enhanced and index incidents are managed appropriately.
• Act as lead advisor to index committees, ensuring all quarterly reviews are carried out to market standards.
• Ensure client requests and escalations are handled promptly, with high levels of service and professionalism.
• Drive cross-functional initiatives in collaboration with Index Sales, Index Structuring, IT, Index Operations, and Compliance & Legal.

Governance & Regulatory Oversight

• Ensure full compliance with relevant regulations (EU BMR, IOSCO standards).
• Represent the Index business in external meetings with regulators and stakeholders.
• Serve as representative on internal and external committees, including the Independent Supervisor and Oversight Committee.
• Act as primary escalation point for complex corporate actions and operational queries.
• Maintain and enhance an efficient governance framework to support sustainable business growth.

Index Operations and Product Strategy

• Define and implement product strategy for index and market data offerings, including packaging, delivery, and client adoption.
• Lead consultations and methodology enhancements (e.g., corporate actions, free float definitions, others).
• Identify and deliver efficiencies in index implementation, operations, and design.
• Work closely with index operations to ensure methodology adherence, index implementation and smooth day-to-day functioning.
• Partner with engineering and index operations to automate workflows and strengthen operational infrastructure.
• Ensure new product rollouts are supported by robust operational infrastructure, documentation, and administration.
• Collaborate with product development to produce accurate and comprehensive methodology documentation for new index launches.
• Anticipate future operational capability needs and plan accordingly.
• Establish best-in-class processes for risk management, governance, and oversight across the index product lifecycle.

Candidate Profile

• Minimum 8 years of experience in in index product management, operations, or related financial services leadership roles.
• Deep understanding of regulatory frameworks governing indices (EU BMR, IOSCO).
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing teams.
• Demonstrated ability to lead governance processes and interact with regulators.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to drive cross-functional initiatives.
• Visionary thinker with a client-focused approach and passion for innovation in index design and operations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with fluency in English (additional languages a plus).

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.

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.