Sales Trader Fixed Income Turkish Market

AFS Group; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unique workplace on the Stock Exchange floor

Internationally diverse team

Focus on personal and professional growth

Competitive compensation

27 paid days off per year

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Amsterdam is seeking an ambitious sales trader focusing on the Turkish and CIS markets. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills and be fluent in English and Turkish. This role involves client management, market research, and a proactive approach to business development within a diverse and driven team. Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in relevant sectors preferred.
• Eager, energetic, curious, and proactive by nature.
• Not afraid to cold-call potential clients and go on sale trips.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a client portfolio, focusing on end-accounts.
• Identify clients’ needs and close transactions.
• Conduct market research and analyze market trends.

Skills

Client management

Analytical skills

Market research

Fluency in English

Fluency in Turkish

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business or Sales

CFA Charter or ambition to obtain one

Job description

About the Role

AFS Group Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands. 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 Turkish and CIS market. The Fixed Income desk is active in various types of bonds, from government and SSA to corporates and financials, across 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. This role is suited for someone with solid market understanding, strong motivation to learn, and the drive to grow within the EM fixed‑income space. An in‑depth knowledge of the region and its institutions/market structure is preferred as well as the knowledge of the Turkish language – an additional language within the CIS region would be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a client portfolio, with a focus on end‑accounts and high potential markets.
• Identify clients’ needs, facilitate and close transactions, and proactively act to achieve best‑in‑market customer satisfaction.
• Actively look for new and cross‑selling opportunities within AFS Group departments.
• Conduct market research and analyze market trends, technological advancements, potential clients, and their industry trends, to help inform business decisions.
• Ensure brand awareness and build your network, also through participation in business events, fairs, and other occasions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Economics, Business or Sales.
• CFA Charter or ambition to obtain one.
• 0-2 years of experience in relevant sectors preferred.
• Able and willing to travel internationally.
• Experience in finance, broking, trading, or sales roles is preferred.
• Network in the financial and/or banking industry is a plus.
• Fluency in English and Turkish; other regional languages are a big plus.
• Eager, energetic, curious, and proactive by nature.
• Not afraid to cold‑call potential clients and go on sale trips.
• Accurate, excellent numerical and analytical skills.
• Team player, deal maker, and winner’s mentality.
• Good knowledge of financial products and various asset classes is a plus.

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.
• 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.

Application Process

• 1st interview with the Corporate Recruiter.
• 2nd interview with Seniors and an assessment at the office.
• 3rd interview 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 resume through the application link. For further questions contact Teije Veenstra, Corporate Recruiter by [e-mail].