Hybrid Junior Fixed Income Sales – Debt & Credit

at Kepler Cheuvreux

• Job title: Junior Fixed Income Sales – Debt & Credit
• Job type: Contract
• Experience level: Junior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Paris, France

About the role

• Junior Fixed Income Sales contributing to revenue growth of Debt and Credit desk at Kepler Cheuvreux. Ensuring coverage of institutional investors and operational rigor within the desk.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Senior Salesperson, the Junior Fixed Income Sales actively contributes to the revenue growth of the Debt and Credit desk by ensuring daily coverage of a portfolio of institutional investors (Asset Managers, Private Banks, Hedge Funds).
• The Junior Fixed Income Sales is responsible for ensuring seamless execution flows, the quality of information transmitted to clients, and the operational rigor of the desk.
• Key Responsibilities: Market Monitoring and Intelligence: maintain daily monitoring of Fixed Income markets (rates, credit, primary/secondary), synthesize macro and micro news, and produce market updates for clients and the team.
• Business Development and Client Relationship Management: participate in identifying new clients (institutional, family offices, corporate treasuries), enrich the CRM database, and ensure regular follow-up with existing clients.
• Commercial Support and Execution: assist senior teams in preparing investment proposals, highlighting market opportunities, and coordinating the sales process.
• Investment Idea Generation: actively contribute to identifying opportunities within the bond markets and propose ideas aligned with market conditions and client needs.
• Development of Sales Tools and Materials: participate in creating differentiating materials (market updates, trade ideas, presentations) and improving market monitoring and commercial performance tools.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Top-Tier Business or Engineering School or a specialized Master’s degree in Capital Markets.
• Mandatory first significant experience (end-of-studies internship, gap year, or first job) in a Front Office environment on a Fixed Income desk (Sales, Trading, or Credit Research).
• Proficiency in Bloomberg terminals (functions: YAS, DES, CRPR, DDIS, CAST, CDSW, ALLQ, FIT).
• Fluent English is essential (daily working language); fluent French for domestic clientele.
• AMF Certification required (or the ability to obtain it within 6 months).
• Ability to work under extreme pressure and excellent stress management skills.
• Absolute rigor and meticulous attention to detail (operational risk management).
• Strong negotiation skills and high emotional intelligence.
• Team spirit and proactivity in solving complex problems.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements