Location: Paris, France (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: €100,000–€200,000 base salary (depending on experience)

About the Opportunity

Our client is a global financial services organization with a strong international presence, delivering institutional-grade trading, investment, and risk management solutions across global markets. With operations spanning multiple continents and a reputation for innovation and client excellence, the company provides professionals with the opportunity to work alongside industry experts while supporting some of the world's leading institutional investors.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Institutional Sales professional to develop and expand relationships with institutional clients across Germany and Austria, focusing on Fixed Income products and solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and strengthen relationships with institutional clients across Germany and Austria.

• Identify new business opportunities and drive revenue growth within the assigned client portfolio.

• Prepare and deliver commercial presentations, client proposals, and business development meetings.

• Structure and market fixed income investment and interest rate hedging solutions tailored to client needs.

• Collaborate closely with Trading, Research, and Client Solutions teams to deliver value-added investment strategies.

• Maintain and grow rates flow business in partnership with Sales Trading colleagues.

• Stay informed on regulatory developments (including EMIR, Solvency, and Basel frameworks) and advise clients on relevant market implications.

• Translate complex client challenges into effective financial market solutions.

• Represent the business at client meetings, industry events, and prospect engagements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Economics, Finance, Business, or a related discipline.

• CFA qualification or equivalent professional certification is highly desirable.

• 5–7 years of experience within Financial Markets, ideally in Institutional Sales.

• Demonstrated experience covering institutional clients within Germany and Austria.

• Strong understanding of Fixed Income markets, derivatives, and structured solutions.

• Knowledge of financial market regulations including EMIR, Solvency II, and Basel.

• Experience working with institutional investors such as insurance companies, asset managers, or pension funds is highly advantageous.

• Proven track record of generating revenue and developing long-term institutional client relationships.

• Strong analytical and commercial mindset with excellent problem-solving skills.

• Entrepreneurial attitude with the ability to work independently while collaborating across international teams.

• Fluent German and English, both written and spoken.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary of €100,000–€200,000.

• Hybrid working model based in Paris.

• Opportunity to work with a globally recognized financial markets business.

• Exposure to sophisticated institutional clients and complex financial products.

• Collaborative, international environment with strong opportunities for career growth.

• Access to market-leading research, trading expertise, and innovative financial solutions.

Equal Opportunity

Our client is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued. Applications are welcomed from all qualified candidates regardless of background, identity, or personal characteristics.