ETF Sales Associate- France

Susquehanna International Group Llp ,
London, Greater London

Overview

Job Description

Overview SIG is looking to expand its sales operation in order to interact with a larger number of European buy-side entities actively trading in ETFs and options. The role will have a regional focus in Europe, concentrating on France. As a SIG Sales Associate you will be expected to seek out potential new counterparties through a variety of means and develop those openings into actively trading clients. Assisting to maintain the client relationships will also be a key part of the role. The role will involve a significant amount of travel to visit existing and prospective counterparties as well as to attend selected industry events. As well as increasing trading flow from clients, you will be expected to enhance the brand and reputation of SIG as a market leader through outstanding product knowledge and a thorough understanding of trading ETFs and/or options. The sales project is a new venture for SIG and as such is an exciting opportunity for a successful candidate to be part of a project from the beginning. In the role you will be: * Prospecting for new clients via market research, cold calling and networking. * Leveraging existing relationships with issuers, clients and other market colleagues to generate new leads * Organising meeting with prospective clients and delivering a sales pitch * 'Closing' sales leads, developing them into trading counterparties. * Working closely with the internal SIG sales trading team and market makers to promote our trading expertise to counterparts * Attending conferences and other marketing events to promote our market making service and the SIG brand * Traveling in Europe to visit potential new counterparties and maintain existing counterparty relationships * Finding new avenues for sales growth in the market What we're looking for * Experience in a similar client facing role * ETF and/or options product knowledge preferable * Efficient, organised approach to building a client base * French speaking * Highly motivated self-starter * Excellent interpersonal skills * An effective communicator and strong team player * Resourceful in solving problems * Minimum of a Bachelor's degree * An additional European language is desirable Employment Type: Experienced