QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• At least 3 to 4 years of relevant experience in trade and working capital solutions or banking.
• Experience in customer-facing roles or sales is preferred.

EDUCATION:

• A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
• Other relevant qualifications (e.g., in Law, Engineering, Economics, Math, or Physics) will also be considered.

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:

• Strong expertise in trade and working capital products, structures, and markets.
• Fluency in both German and English is required.
• Knowledge of additional languages (particularly Swedish, Finnish, Norwegian, or Danish) would be a plus.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

As an Associate in the Trade & Working Capital team, you will support the development of trade and working capital solutions for large corporate clients across the DACH and Nordic regions. You will be responsible for managing a dedicated portfolio of clients while contributing to the team’s overall objectives.

YOUR ROLE WILL INCLUDE:

• Assisting senior team members in identifying business opportunities and originating trade and working capital solutions for corporate clients.
• Preparing and presenting client proposals, while supporting the execution of key sales initiatives.
• Managing a set of existing customers and interacting with them regularly to strengthen relationships and ensure business growth.
• Collaborating across internal teams (e.g., Banking, Syndication, Operations, Legal, Compliance, IT) to ensure seamless transaction origination and execution.
• Conducting financial and strategic business analysis to support decision-making.
• Upholding internal governance processes to ensure transparency and control over sales activities.
• Gathering market intelligence and providing client advisory services on trade and working capital matters.
• Representing the company in external activities, supporting branding, recruitment, and thought leadership efforts.