EntryInternshipEN
DETAILS :
Role: Trading Desk Assistant
Department: Equity Derivatives
Duration: 6 months
Start Date: mid-June 2026
Location: Paris
Salary: As per Kepler Cheuvreux’ s policy
KEPLER CHEUVREUX :
Kepler Cheuvreux is a leading independent European financial services company that specialises in Research, Execution, Fixed Income and Credit, Structured Solutions, Corporate Finance, and Asset Management.
The Group employs over 650 people and is present in 14 major financial centres in Europe, the US, and the Middle East: Amsterdam, Brussels, Dubai (DIFC), Frankfurt, Geneva, London, Madrid, Milan, New York, Oslo, Paris, Stockholm, Warsaw, and Zurich.
Group key figures:
1st independent European equity broker
1st Equity Research coverage in Continental Europe
1st Country Broker and Research (Extel 2025)
“World’s Best Broker” (Euromoney Capital Markets Awards 2025)
14 major financial centres in Europe, the US, and the Middle East
650+ employees
1,300+ institutional clients
YOUR TASKS:
Join the Equity Derivatives desk at Kepler Capital Markets. This internship offers deep exposure to Flow Derivatives Sales/Trading and Execution Services (Listed Derivatives, Price Discovery, and Electronic Execution). You will work at the heart of the trading floor, supporting the desk's operational and technical efficiency.
Trade Support & Execution: Manage the confirmation of transactions for institutional clients and provide administrative assistance to the trading desk.
Systems Management: Utilize professional trading platforms including CScreen, UTS, and TEO to monitor market flow and execution.
Middle Office & Reporting: Ensure accurate internal reporting and act as a Trading Backup for the desk’s daily operations.
Quantitative Tool Development: Design and build advanced Excel tools, pricers, and automated systems using VBA to streamline trading strategies.
YOUR PROFILE AND SKILLS:
Education: Currently pursuing a Master’s degree from a top-tier Business School, Engineering School, or University, specializing in Finance or Economics.
Product Knowledge: Solid understanding of Derivatives products, specifically Vanilla Options, is mandatory.
Technical Proficiency: Expert command of MS Office (Excel/VBA). Familiarity with Bloomberg is a strong advantage.
Soft Skills: High level of dynamism, proactivity, and the ability to thrive in a high-pressure trading environment.
Communication: Excellent analytical and synthesis skills with the ability to communicate complex data clearly.
Language Requirements: Fluency in both French and English is required.
Candidate must have a school placement agreement covering the entire duration of the assignment.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
Between 2 and 3 rounds of interviews: both fit and technical questions.
You will need a flexible and creative approach in order to flourish in our international environment and succeed with our diverse client base. If you possess these qualities and would like to be part of Kepler Cheuvreux’s story, then come and join us!
Please note that Kepler Cheuvreux promotes equal opportunity. All applications will be given due consideration.
