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