Junior DACH Rates Sales - Selby Jennings

Junior Institutional Sales - Fixed Income (German‑Speaking Clients)

Location: Paris, France

Overview

We are looking for a Junior Institutional Sales professional to join our Paris-based team, covering German-speaking institutional clients with a focus on Fixed Income - Rates products.

This position offers an excellent entry point into institutional markets within a growing international banking platform, currently undergoing a phase of expansion and transformation. It provides strong exposure, hands-on learning, and significant long-term career development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Support & Coverage
  • Support senior sales in managing relationships with German institutional clients (asset managers, insurers, pension funds, banks).
  • Assist in preparing client materials, trade ideas, and market updates.
  • Participate in client meetings, calls, and roadshows.
• Market & Product Support
  • Develop knowledge of Fixed Income Rates products (government bonds, swaps, interest rate derivatives).
  • Monitor market developments and contribute to daily market commentary and updates.
  • Assist in trade execution processes and follow-up with clients.
• Business Development
  • Help identify new client opportunities and support business origination efforts.
  • Maintain CRM systems and ensure accurate tracking of client interactions and pipeline.
• Internal Collaboration
  • Work closely with trading, research, and structuring teams to deliver solutions.
  • Contribute to internal projects linked to the growth and development of the platform.

Profile & Experience

• Experience
  • 1-4 years of experience in markets, sales, trading, or internships in fixed income.
  • Exposure to institutional clients or financial markets is preferred.
• Skills & Knowledge
  • Strong interest in financial markets, especially interest rate products.
  • Good analytical skills and attention to detail.
  • Eagerness to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Languages
  • Fluent German (mandatory)
  • Fluent English (mandatory)
  • French is a plus

Why Join

• Join a high-growth platform at an exciting stage of development
• Gain direct exposure to institutional clients and financial markets early in your career
• Work in an international, collaborative environment
• Strong potential for career progression within sales and broader markets roles