Junior Sales Trader CEE Market

AFS Group; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

27 paid days off

Training and development sessions

Bi-annual performance-based bonuses

Unique workplace on the Stock Exchange floor

Opportunities to attend events and conferences

Job summary

A dynamic financial services company in Amsterdam is seeking a Junior Sales Trader focused on the Central Eastern European market. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing client relationships and identifying business opportunities. Candidates should be fluent in English and one local CEE language, possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, and have strong analytical skills. They will join a growing team within a unique workplace environment on the Stock Exchange floor, supported by professional development opportunities and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Preferred up to 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Willingness to travel internationally.
• Background in finance, brokerage, trading, or sales roles is an advantage.
• Existing network in financial or banking sector is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a strong client portfolio.
• Understand client needs and guide them through the process.
• Identify new business opportunities and cross-selling possibilities.
• Perform market research to support strategic decision-making.
• Strengthen brand visibility and expand professional network.

Skills

Fluent in English

Proficiency in a CEE language (e.g., Polish, Czech, Romanian)

Numerical and analytical capabilities

Detail-oriented

Team player

Sales-driven mindset

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Sales

CFA Charter holder or motivated to pursue

Job description

Junior Sales Trader CEE Market

AFS Group Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

Candidates must be fluent in English and speak at least one CEE language (e.g., Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Romanian, Albanian, etc.).

The AFS Interest Rates Division has roots dating back 175 years and continues to expand in both its core established markets and new ones. In total AFS Group counts close to 200 employees, with ambitious growth plans best 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.

We are looking to hire a talented and ambitious sales trader for the Fixed Income desk focusing on the Central Eastern European market, that speak English and one of the local languages (Romanian, Albanian, etc). The Fixed Income desk is active in various types of bonds, from government and SSA to corporates and financials, covering IG and HY space. The ideal candidate will support client development across the region, help build relationships with institutional end‑clients, and contribute to expanding AFS’s footprint in the Emerging Markets fixed‑income space.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a strong client portfolio, with particular attention to end clients and high‑growth markets.
• Understand client needs, guide them through the process, close deals, and proactively strive for best‑in‑class customer satisfaction.
• Actively identify new business opportunities and cross‑selling possibilities across AFS Group departments.
• Perform market research by analyzing market developments, technological innovations, prospective clients, and industry trends to support strategic decision‑making.
• Strengthen brand visibility and expand your professional network, including participation in business events, trade fairs, and similar initiatives.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree or higher (preferred) in Finance, Economics, Business, Sales, or a related field.
• CFA Charter holder or motivated to pursue the CFA qualification.
• Up to 2 years of relevant work experience is preferred.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally.
• Background in finance, brokerage, trading, or sales roles is an advantage.
• An existing network within the financial and/or banking sector is considered a plus.
• Full professional proficiency in English and one of the local languages (Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Romanian, Albanian, etc.). Additional regional languages are highly valued.
• Naturaly driven, enthusiastic, inquisitive, and proactive.
• Confident and persistent, comfortable with (cold) calling prospects and going on sales trips.
• Detail‑oriented with strong numerical and analytical capabilities.
• A true team player with a deal‑driven mindset and a strong desire to succeed.
• Solid understanding of financial products and multiple asset classes is an added benefit.

Benefits

• A unique workplace on the Stock Exchange floor.
• Working in an awesome, internationally diverse, 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.
• Competitive compensation and bi‑annual performance‑based bonus scheme.
• The opportunity to broaden your network and peak your sales by attending (inter)national events and conferences.
• 27 paid days off per year.
• Depending on where you live, an NS business card or bike lease options.

Interview Process

• 1st Interview (video call) with the Corporate Recruiter
• 2nd Interview (video call) with Seniors
• 3rd Interview (on‑site) with potential colleagues / MT
• Job offer.

Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.

Get in touch!

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

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Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Sales and Finance