Sales (f/m/d)

HSBC; Paris; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development programs

Flexible working arrangements

Financial security benefits

Work-life balance initiatives

Well-being resources

Diversity and inclusion programs

Local benefits tailored for France

Diversity & inclusion

France benefits

Job summary

A global financial institution is looking for an Entry-level Sales and Business Development professional in Paris. The successful candidate will identify sales opportunities and assist in maintaining business relationships while marketing products to clients. A Master’s certificate or high school diploma is required, along with a good understanding of fixed-income markets and fluent English proficiency. This role offers a full-time employment opportunity with various benefits and a commitment to inclusivity.

Qualifications

• First experience in a similar role (or internship) required.
• First experience in a similar role (or internship)
• Good understanding of fixed-income, rates, and derivatives markets
• Strong team spirit and collaboration
• Willingness to interact with customers and stakeholders
• Fluent level in English

Responsibilities

• Identify sales opportunities and maintain client business relationships.
• Market products to the client base and achieve financial objectives.
• Support marketing of products to client base and help achieve financial and qualitative annual objectives.
• Share market, customer and counter-party intelligence across HSBC network.
• Assist with day-to-day desk operations and complete administrative tasks.
• Ensure fair outcomes and uphold risk and compliance standards across activities.

Skills

Understanding of fixed-income markets

Team spirit

Customer interaction willingness

Fluent English

Fluent English

Internship/entry-level experience

Education

Master’s certificate or high school diploma

Job description

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At HSBC, our purpose is opening up a world of opportunity and by joining our team, you can be part of something bigger! We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible.

Being part of HSBC in France, you’ll help evolve and grow our business.

What You Will Do

This role contributes to the identification of sales opportunities and maintenance of business relationships, focusing on specific customer requirements.

In This Role You Will

• Contribute to identification of sales opportunities that address specific needs for clients and manage from identification to point of sale
• Contribute to maintenance of business relationships with accounts in assigned area of responsibility
• Assist the team in the efficient marketing of products to their client base and in achieving both financial and qualitative annual objectives for their client base
• Share relevant market, customer and counter‑party intelligence with colleagues in the HSBC network, so the Group derives maximum benefit from its networking potential
• Support the day to day operations of the desk and own any administrative tasks for the desk

From a Risk / Conduct / Control Perspective

• Deliver fair outcomes for our customers and ensure our conduct maintains the orderly and transparent operation of financial markets
• Embed a core element of the Group strategy to prevent financial crime (e.g., Anti‑Money Laundering and Sanctions Controls) in all new and existing business solutions
• Ensure a thorough understanding of the front‑to‑back control environment and uphold the highest supervisory standards across the team, supported by risk, finance, operations and compliance controls
• Maintain knowledge of the global regulatory and conduct landscape, challenge others, and adapt the operating model to balance client needs and HSBC’s reputation
• Streamline a high‑capacity risk management infrastructure that meets internal control standards and advances HSBC’s vision as a leading international bank

You Should Apply If You Have

• A Master’s certificate or high school diploma (engineer / finance)
• First experience in a similar role (or internship)
• A good understanding of fixed‑income, rates, and derivatives markets
• A strong team spirit
• A willingness to interact with customers
• A fluent level in English

Even if you feel you do not meet 100% of our qualifications, we encourage you to apply if you believe this role is right for you.

What You’ll Get In Return

HSBC has been certified “Top Employer 2025” in Europe. This recognition from the Top Employers Institute rewards our HR practices and recognises HSBC as an HR Leader in France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Spain and Switzerland. HSBC in France has also been certified with LinkedIn Top Employer 2024 for Finance, recognising our team as a great place to work within the finance industry.

Benefits & Opportunities

• Progress your career with access to development programmes, HSBC University and the Degreed platform
• Flexibly work together with your team, deciding when, where and how you work
• Financial security benefits such as a company savings plan (PEE), collective retirement plan, mutual insurance, loyalty bonus, and a time‑savings account to monetize untaken off days
• A Work Council offering ticketing, travel, sports, legal aid, Christmas vouchers, summer break vouchers, and more
• Family‑focused benefits including family events days off, additional maternity or breastfeeding leave, birth bonus, partial childcare reimbursement, and support for employees caring for a relative with disability
• Resources for well‑being such as yoga, sophrology, and a mindfulness app
• International opportunities across HSBC offices worldwide
• A work environment that promotes diversity & inclusion with Employee Resource Groups
• Local benefits in France: refund of transport fees at 50%, 5 weeks paid vacation & RTT, meal voucher card or corporate restaurant depending on location

Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, we’re dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces and removing barriers to ensure careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible for everyone.

If you have a need that requires accommodations or changes during the recruitment process, please let us know.

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For further information on building your career at HSBC, please visit: www.hsbc.com/careers

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Sales and Business Development