Key Skills

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, maintain, and expand the Public Debt desk client portfolio by identifying client needs, developing new business, and closing deals. Research market trends and specialize in short- and long-term debt funding and direct lending products.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree or higher is requested, and fluency in German, Dutch, and English is required. Candidates should be proactive and commercially minded, with strong numerical and analytical skills; experience in finance, broking, trading, or complex sales and a financial-industry network are preferred.

Benefits

• Performance-Based Bonus
• 27 Paid Days Off
• NS Train Travel Card or Bike Lease
• Free In-House Gym
• Sponsored In-House Lunch
• Training, Coaching, and Development
• Team and Company Events