Are you ready to become best in class in the Financial & Environmental Markets? Kick-start your career within AFS.
Whether you’ve just graduated or already have some initial experience, the AFS Traineeship is your opportunity to launch or elevate your career in the dynamic world of financial and renewable energy markets. Rotate through our departments Environmental Commodities, Fixed Income, Interest Rates, Multi-Asset Execution, Custody and Electronic platforms, and we’ll find the best fit for you to become a great sales trader or account manager.
Starting on August 3rd, 2026, our 2-month program offers an intensive, hands-on learning experience. You'll be based on the historic Amsterdam Stock Exchange trading floor, learning how to be great at sales, cold calling, building a network, and deal closing by learning directly from experienced colleagues. After these 2 months, your journey will continue at one of the AFS trading desks.
Educational Background: Relevant education, such as Finance, (Account) Management, International Business, Hotel Management School, (Commercial) Economics, Sales, Real Estate, IVA Business School (Automotive).
Language: Fluent in English and a 2nd language, preferably Dutch, German, French, Italian, or Spanish.
Your growth journey
Structured Onboarding: Getting to know the company in a blended learning classroom.
Mentorship & Networking: Learning and networking across all levels and product desks.
Building knowledge: Get familiar with over 80 different products and instruments AFS is offering.
Training &development: Training in hard- and soft-skills, and an intensive personal development journey.
Regular Feedback: From your traineeship manager, colleagues and trainee group.
Career Placement: Reflection on your 2-month journey and interests to assist in finding the right spot within the AFS to continue your sales trader career.
Skill based development
In this traineeship you wil develop yourself personaly and professionally on the following topics:
Strong communication skills and a natural ability to build and maintain client relationships
A results-oriented mindset with the drive to meet and exceed targets
Persistence and resilience: you treat a no as a not yet
The ability to work well in a team while taking full ownership of your personal goals
High energy and the mental toughness to stay consistent under pressure
A fast learner who actively seeks feedback and continuously sharpens their skills
Environmental Commodities (AFS Energy): Sales, advisory, mediation, network building, (cold) calling, and market analysis on renewables and carbon instruments.
Fixed Income & Interest Rates (AFS Interest): Sales, advisory, mediation, network building and liquidity sourcing on money-markets and fixed income instruments (deposits, bond, swaps and loans).
Multi-asset execution: Executing and brokering on shares, options, ETF and bonds high touch (phone, email) with liquidity providers and low touch, via trading systems on exchanges.
Custody and paying solutions (AFS Execution Services): Sales and account management of safe keeping and paying services for securities for the retail clients of Asset Managers, Funds and Crowdfunders.
Electronic platform: Sales and account management for our inhouse electronic trading venue (MTF) for equity, bonds and renewable energy and carbon instruments.
Why AFS?
We offer a vibrant work environment with a diverse, international, and ever-growing teams.
With over 175 years of market experience and 180+ employees across Amsterdam and New York, we are a leading environmental and financial intermediary. We offer a vibrant work place in the historic exchange building at the heart of Amsterdam.
We provide expert solutions across investments, treasury management and sustainability with a focus on delivering results that help clients thrive in a competitive market.
At AFS, our values drive how we work and grow together, we are: