Graduate Analyst - Institutional Sales FX & EM

About BNPP

BNP Paribas is the European Union’s leading bank and key player in international banking. We operate in 63 countries and have nearly 183,000 employees globally.

Our mission is to contribute to a responsible and sustainable economy by financing and advising clients according to the highest ethical standards. We offer secure, sound and innovative financial solutions to individuals, professional clients, corporates and institutional investors while striving to address the fundamental challenges of today with regard to the environment, local development and social inclusion.

About BNPP in the Nordics

We have close to 900 employees based locally in the Nordics and offer our clients a wide range of services through various business units. BNP Paribas Global Markets offers a broad range of products and services in the global interest rates, credit, currency, equities & commodity markets. Global Markets has the scale and reach to conduct business anywhere in the world and deliver products denominated in almost all of the world’s currencies.

About this opportunity

The FX & EM Institutional Sales- Nordics & Netherlands – Graduate program analyst role is based in Copenhagen and offers two years’ experience across a range of asset classes covering institutional clients such as pension funds, asset managers, and hedge funds. This will give you an immense opportunity to learn about a variety of products, clients and markets over the course of the program.

The program starts in August with a three-week EMEA Graduate Induction event in London. For the right candidate, this Induction event can alternatively be rescheduled for a later date.

Main scope of the role

In this role, you will concentrate on developing deep product expertise in FX and EM Rates while building a comprehensive understanding of the Nordic and Dutch markets. You will be responsible for the seamless execution of client requests, acting as a vital link between external clients and internal trading desks. Working closely with Strategy and Trading teams, you will support client outreach through the distribution of tailored market insights and the development of trade ideas, while actively building long-term relationships with your institutional client base . While managing essential operational and administrative workflows, you will focus on building a robust professional network across internal risk, structuring, and back-office teams to ensure efficient trade lifecycles.

What you will do

• Facilitate the execution of FX and EM Rates products by acting as the primary point of contact between clients and traders.
• Collaborate daily with Strategy and Trading desks to deliver expert insights during client calls.
• Stay abreast of market trends and the house view on currencies, volatility, rates, and bonds to provide timely advice.
• Deliver personalized trade ideas and market updates to a diverse client base across the Nordics and the Netherlands.
• Optimize internal liquidity by matching trader interests with client demand.
• Foster strong internal partnerships across Trading, Risk, Structuring, and Operations to ensure efficient trade flow.
• Represent the firm at client events and meetings across Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Netherlands, and the London trading floor.
• Research and develop independent trade ideas for client outreach.
• Support operational excellence by managing client onboarding, scheduling, and settlement tasks.

Relevant experience and requirements

• Prior experience or a strong interest in FX, Rates, derivatives, and macro economics in general
• An university degree in a relevant field (Economics, Finance, Business Administration, etc.)
• Fluency in English and in either a Nordic language or Dutch
• Strong interest to built long-term client relationships
• Proven ability to handle precise tasks in a fast-paced setting accurately while managing shifting priorities
• Ability to synthesize financial news and house views into actionable insights for clients

If this position sounds interesting, please send your CV and include a cover letter (both in English).

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