Upvest

Securities Operations Intern

Upvest
Posted 10/20/2026internshipRemote • FranceEntry LevelWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing securities transfers and settlements, with a strong focus on compliance and accuracy in financial operations. Proficient in analyzing discrepancies and coordinating resolutions while maintaining effective communication with stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Securities Operations ManagementKnowledge Of PEAFluent EnglishNative-Level FrenchStrong Command Of Excel

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Manage incoming and outgoing transfers of securities accounts (CTO and PEA) with banks and brokers in France and Europe
  • Process requests through to the settlement of securities and cash
  • Coordinate communication with banks, brokers, custodians, issuers, and clients
  • Manage the tracking of requests and follow-ups
  • Verify securities and cash positions and reconcile movements with the custodian
  • Analyze discrepancies, unsettled or rejected instructions, and coordinate their resolution
  • Review and integrate information statements to ensure continuity of the PEA’s tax history
  • Process transactions involving registered securities, including conversions, registrations, and deregistrations
  • Monitor SLAs and KPIs
  • Draft procedures and identify automation opportunities
  • Work as part of the Settlements & Transfers team on the launch of the PEA in France in 2027

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Currently pursuing a Master’s degree (first or second year) in finance, banking, economics, or law at a business school, engineering school, or university
  • Taking a gap year or a recent Master’s graduate
  • Must be eligible to sign an internship agreement
  • For first-year Master’s students: the institution must allow a six-month, full-time internship
  • Native-level French is essential
  • Fluent English
  • Previous experience in banking, back office, middle office, or securities operations is a strong advantage
  • Knowledge of the PEA, post-trade activities, or Euroclear France is a plus
  • Interest in capital markets and post-trade operations
  • Highly rigorous, detail-oriented, and motivated by solving complex problems
  • Strong command of Excel / Google Sheets
  • Knowledge of SQL/Python is a plus
  • Available to start on February 1, 2027

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Participation in company events such as UpFest, dinners, offsites, and the year-end party
  • Inclusive culture and employee resource groups
  • High-impact work on European investment infrastructure
  • Modern technology with no legacy systems
  • An environment committed to equal opportunity and inclusion

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Hard Skills
Securities TransfersSettlement ProcessingDiscrepancy AnalysisTransaction ProcessingData ReconciliationPost-Trade ActivitiesSQLPython
Soft Skills
Detail-OrientedProblem SolvingMotivated
Tools & Technologies
ExcelGoogle Sheets
Industry Keywords
Capital MarketsBankingBack OfficeMiddle OfficeEuroclear France