EQUITY EXECUTION SALES - PARIS

Details

• Role: Equity Execution Sales
• Department : Equity Execution Services - KCx
• Duration: Permanent contract
• Start date: As soon as possible
• Location: Paris

About Kepler Cheuvreux

Kepler Cheuvreux is a leading independent European financial services company that specialises in Research, Execution, Fixed Income and Credit, Listed Derivatives, Structured Solutions, Corporate Finance, and Asset Management.

The Group employs around 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 2026).
• "World's Best Broker" (Euromoney Capital Markets Awards 2025).
• 14 major financial centres in Europe, US and the Middle East.
• +650 employees.
• +1'300 institutional clients.
• EUR15bn of assets under management as of end-May 2026

The Execution Services (KCx) division represents Kepler Cheuvreux's electronic execution platform, providing algorithmic trading, smart order routing, and advanced execution analytics to institutional investors globally.

Role Overview

France and Benelux represent two of our most important institutional client franchises in Continental Europe, and execution is central to our growth strategy in both markets. This is a high-impact role for an experienced execution sales professional at the intersection of client relationships, market structure expertise, and commercial delivery.

You will drive adoption of our full execution suite: algorithms, DMA, program trading, high-touch, ETF, and low-touch - across asset managers and hedge funds in the region. You will act as a trusted advisor on market structure, algo strategy, and best execution, while growing revenue, expanding the client base, and deepening existing relationships.

The role reports to the Global Head of Equity Execution Sales.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive revenue growth by increasing adoption of KCx full execution suite among existing and prospective clients in France, Benelux and Germany
• Expand the regional client base and re-engage dormant accounts
• Build and strengthen relationships with asset managers, hedge funds, and institutional market participants across the region
• Serve as a trusted advisor on market structure, algorithmic strategy selection, and MiFID II best execution frameworks
• Identify and develop cross-selling opportunities in collaboration with research, corporate access, derivatives teams, and the wider Kepler Cheuvreux offering
• Maintain a disciplined and proactive pipeline across France and Benelux
• Represent Kepler Cheuvreux at industry conferences, client events, and professional forums
• Communicate market developments and product updates to clients in a timely and professional manner
• Provide structured client feedback to inform product development and algo suite enhancement
• Contribute to regional sales collateral, messaging, and brand positioning

Experience & Competencies

• Proven experience in equity execution sales at an institutional broker-dealer
• Deep knowledge of electronic trading, algorithmic strategies, DMA, and low-touch workflows
• Strong, established relationships with buy-side clients in France and/or Benelux
• Expert knowledge of European equities market structure and MiFID II best execution regulation
• Demonstrated ability to manage revenue and deliver commercial results
• Fluent French and English speaker - Dutch or Flemish is a significant advantage
• Dynamic, results-driven, and client-focused with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Collaborative team player who is proactive in identifying and developing opportunities
• Familiarity with programme trading, ETF execution, derivatives, or multi-asset workflows
• Experience with OMS/EMS platforms such as Fidessa, Bloomberg EMSX, or FlexTrade
• Degree in finance, market finance, or quantitative analysis
• Additional European languages a plus

Why join KCx

KCx represents one of Europe's fastest-growing electronic execution platforms, combining proprietary algorithmic trading technology with strong client engagement and advanced execution analytics capabilities.

The successful candidate will benefit from:

• A highly collaborative front-office execution environment with direct visibility on trading performance and client outcomes

• Direct involvement in algorithmic strategy, with the opportunity to influence next-generation execution solutions

• Close interaction with leading global institutional investors, including quantitative hedge funds and systematic asset managers

• A performance-driven compensation structure, aligned with individual contribution, execution impact, and business growth

• Exposure to a rapidly expanding electronic execution franchise offering strong career development and leadership opportunities

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.

Département KCx Locations France - Paris Employment type Contract