Graduate Program Global Markets – Institutional Credit Sales (24 months, starting August 2026)

This position is based in Zurich on a fixed-term contract of 24 months.

Are you interested to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment on a trading floor of an Investment Bank? Are you a motivated, proactive self-starter and problem-solver who is willing to always go the extra mile? Are you client-focused and enjoy interacting with people on a daily basis?

We are looking for someone like you to join us as a Graduate Analyst within our Global Markets (GM) Division for our Zurich Office. You will get the opportunity to deepen your knowledge not only in the specific business line but also across the broader Investment Banking Sector, acquiring experience and seniority that will enable you to contribute to the commercial objectives of the division. Furthermore, as an integral part of the team you will be responsible for various tasks and contribute to the team’s objectives and success.

The program offers:

• Graduate cohort in Global Markets and in Switzerland
• An induction program in London in September 2026
• On-the-job learning with our experts

YOUR TEAM

The team covers Swiss Institutional Clients such as Pension Funds, Insurance Companies, Fund Managers, External Banks and Family Offices on Primary and Secondary Credit Products (cash bonds and credit default swaps) in all major currencies (including CHF). The team consists of 3 Sales and 1 Graduate Analyst. 

YOUR WORKDAY

You will actively contribute to the team’s activities and provide support to Credit Sales in their daily tasks. Key responsibilities include:

• Answer client inquiries on Bloomberg and telephone, working closely with the sales team
• Stay up-to-date on market trends, company news and macro developments; continuously monitor and understand client flow
• Attend Trading and Sales calls/meetings, monitor Trading chats and stay informed about ongoing trading activity
• Follow relevant BNP research publications
• Manage primary market activities across multipole currencies, including order collection, communication of allocations to clients, trade confirmations
• Setup clients on BNP systems and trading platforms. Ensure they receive relevant information
• Compile daily Bond Axe lists and distribute to clients
• Assist in preparing trade ideas for clients to generate additional trading volumes. Liaise with various trading centres in Zurich, London, New York and Singapore.
• Oversee post trade processes – booking, allocations, confirmations - for both primary and secondary activities
• Book trades and troubleshoot settlement issues by coordinating with Operations in Lisbon, Paris and Geneva
• Interact and network with other product desks and graduates to foster knowledge sharing

YOUR PROFILE

• Completed (or on track to complete) your (Bachelor or) Master University Degree with a strong focus on Banking, Finance and/or Economics (Graduation date less than 2 years ago)
• Very strong interest in Finance, Capital Markets and the broader banking sector
• Preferably previous work experience (internship, etc.) within a market related role (trading, sales, asset management, capital markets, research)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills: fluent in German and English (primary working language), French is an advantage
• Self-motivated and proactive, combined with a strong team spirit
• Ability to set priorities, be flexible, well organized and enjoy working in a dynamic and international environment

YOUR SKILLS

• Organizational skills
• Analytical Ability
• Team Player
• Solution oriented
• Resilient
• Critical thinker
• Ability to set priorities

WHY JOIN US?

BNP Paribas in Switzerland is a bank of reference active in Geneva, Zurich and Lugano. It is a major European partner for companies, as well as institutional and private clients. Joining BNP Paribas will give you the opportunity to take part in an authentic company project, in which innovation and career management act as driving forces to help talents emerge, express themselves fully and open up to career opportunities on an international level, by integrating a group that stands as a leader within the Eurozone. Please visit us at BNP Paribas Suisse.

In a changing world, diversity, equity and inclusion are key values for the well-being and the good performance of teams. At BNP Paribas, we wish to welcome and retain all talents, without any distinction: together we will build the finance of tomorrow, innovative, responsible and sustainable.

Finally, we insist on the particular importance of having our employees act daily in a spirit of ethical and professional responsibility.

NB: all terminologies apply in both the feminine and the masculine.