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Broker Public Debt Desk - German & Dutch

AFS Group B.V.

Amsterdam
Full-time
0-2 years experience
On-site

Key Skills

Financial markets
Public debt
Sales
Client relationship management
Market research
Numerical analysis
Analytical skills
Cold calling
German language
Dutch language
English language
Fixed income
Capital markets
Treasury bills
Structured bonds
Private placements

Job Description

The AFS Interest Rates Division has roots dating back 175 years and continues to expand in both its core established and new markets. In total AFS Group counts close to 200 employees, with ambitious growth plans centered on how to best serve our customers in this dynamic, ever-changing, and fast-paced markets. The AFS Interest Rates Division consists of a group of 40+ ambitious and motivated professionals across Money & Capital Markets and Fixed Income providing best in class solutions to serve a variety of public sector, corporate, banking, and institutional clients.

At AFS Group, our values drive how we work and grow together. We are committed to being knowledgeable in our field, collaborative in our approach, entrepreneurial in our mindset, accurate in our execution, and ethical in all our dealings.

We are looking for talented or aspiring brokers to develop new and further develop existing relationships with (European) corporates, governments, and various public and financial institutions, with the support of AFS’ core product offering and the network and expertise of our various colleagues. The Public Debt desk intermediates deposits, CPs, CDs, and other short-term interest rate products, as well as loans, MTNs and Private Placements in the capital market on behalf of our core clients.

Overall, the Interest Rates Division is active in the following products:

  • Interbank and Non-banking Deposits

  • Certificates of Deposits (CD) & Commercial Paper (CP)

  • Repurchase Agreements

  • Arbitrage

  • Foreign Exchange (mainly FX-Swaps)

  • Treasury Bills

  • Medium Term Notes & Structured Bonds

  • Private Placements & (Structured) Loans

Within the European market alone, there remain numerous opportunities for expansion. We can increase our focus on markets where we already have a presence and explore new markets where we have not yet established activities. We are therefore seeking talents with diverse linguistic abilities and backgrounds who are interested in a commercial role within the financial sector.

In this role you will be focusing on:

  • Managing, maintaining, and expanding the Public Sector desk client portfolio, with a focus on new business and high potential clients and markets

  • Identify clients’ needs and proactively act to achieve best-in-market customer satisfaction and close deals

  • Actively looking for new and cross-selling opportunities within AFS Group departments

  • Conduct market research where you will research and analyze market trends, technological advancements, potential clients, and their industry trends, to help inform business decisions

  • Becoming a sub-sovereign and corporate debt product specialist focusing on short- and long-term funding and direct lending


  • Bachelor degree or higher

  • Candidates with experience in finance, broking, trading, or complex sales roles are preferred

  • Fluent in German and Dutch, and English

  • Candidates with a network in the financial industry are a plus

  • Eager, energetic, curious, and proactive by nature

  • You are steady and not afraid to (cold) call (potential) clients and go on sales trips

  • Good knowledge of financial products and the money and capital market is preferred

  • Accurate, excellent numerical and analytical skills is a must

‍What we offer

  • A unique workplace on the historic Stock Exchange floor in the city center

  • Working in an awesome, internationally diverse (35+ nationalities), continuously growing, and highly driven team

  • An organization where there is room for your refreshing ideas and to be entrepreneurial

  • Focus on your personal and professional growth with support through training, coaching and development sessions

  • Semi-annual evaluations including performance-based bonus scheme

  • The opportunity to broaden your network and peak your sales by attending (inter)national events and congresses

  • 27 paid days off per year

  • Depending on where you live, an NS train travel card or bike lease options

  • Free in-house gym

  • Sponsored in-house lunch facilities

  • Regular fun team and company events & the AFS Friday afternoon drinks

Get in touch!

Are you ready for a new challenge and do you want to become a member of this motivated and international team on the Amsterdam Stock Exchange? Please send your resumé through the application link. For further questions contact Teije Veenstra, [email protected]

We would like to receive your CV and cover letter describing your motivation for this role.

Interview Proceed

  • 1st get-to-know with the Corporate Recruiter online.

  • 2nd Interview with Team Directors and an assessment at the office.

  • 3rd Interview with potential colleagues.

  • Job offer.

Core Responsibilities

Manage and expand the Public Sector desk client portfolio by identifying client needs and closing deals in short-term interest rate products. Conduct market research to analyze trends and provide specialized funding solutions to corporate and public sector clients.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor degree or higher and possess fluency in German, Dutch, and English. Experience in finance, broking, or trading is preferred, along with strong numerical and analytical skills.

Benefits

  • Performance-based bonus scheme
  • 27 paid days off per year
  • NS train travel card
  • Bike lease options
  • Free in-house gym
  • Sponsored in-house lunch facilities
  • Team and company events
  • Friday afternoon drinks

About AFS Group B.V.

Industry: Financial Services

Company size: 51-200 employees

AFS Group is an independent European multi-asset class broker, primarily operating as an intermediary for Financial Institutions, Corporate Clients and (semi) Government bodies. With offices in Amsterdam, London, Zurich and Frankfurt, AFS offers a range of Fixed Income, Interest Rates, Energy / Environmental, Exotics, Equity and Equity derivatives products. AFS also offers a variety of market information, data services and dedicated research. AFS has 150 employees.

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