Global Markets Sales and Trading 2026 Off-Cycle Analyst - Frankfurt

Global Markets, Sales and Trading Off-cycle Analyst
Frankfurt, Germany

About Us

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.

Being a Great Place to Work is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. This includes our commitment to being an inclusive workplace, attracting and developing exceptional talent, supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness, recognizing and rewarding performance, and how we make an impact in the communities we serve.

Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture with specific requirements for office-based attendance and which allows for an appropriate level of flexibility for our teammates and businesses based on role-specific considerations.

At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!

The team:

Our Global Markets Off-cycle Analyst programme gives our interns maximum exposure to the various products within Sales and Trading.

Programme Overview

Our Global Markets Off Cycle Analyst programme is typically 3-6 months and gives our interns intensive exposure to a single Sales and Trading desk. Interns will work in an exciting and fast paced environment fully supported by their manager, buddy, mentor, and HR. 

Training and Development

Your training and development is our top priority with extensive formal training offered at the start of the programme in addition to on the job support, educational speaker events and mentorship throughout.

Responsibilities:

As an off-cycle analyst, your key tasks and responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

Sales

• Supporting the sales force in their daily activities 
• Gaining exposure to client relationship management 
• Preparing marketing material and working on client presentations 
• Exploring sales leads through market and company research 
• Delivering analytical projects around client profitability and market trends
  
  

Trading

• Supporting traders in their daily activities 
• Shadowing senior members of the team and undertaking mock trading as a hands-on approach to learning the basics of risk management and market making 
• Analysing client and market data to help develop and execute trades
• Following and analysing macro and company specific events as they unfold real time and anticipating the upcoming path and outcome.
  
  

Structuring

• Supporting senior structurers, traders, and salesforce across GM in their daily activities gaining maximum exposure to all of GM’s clients and products. Activities might include preparing a pitchbook for a client meeting or analysing, designing, and marketing a new client solution.  
• Gaining front to back exposure of GM transactions, ranging from client relationship management with Sales to risk management and pricing with Trading.
• Be part of the analytical engine of GM and deliver projects around topical themes across various asset classes (Equities, Rates, FX, and Credit) by working with other key business stakeholders such as Quants or Research.
• Following and analysing macro, markets, and industry specific events as they unfold real time and providing solutions to a diverse set of institutional clients.

Eligibility

• Candidates are required to be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a completion time frame between September 2026 and July 2027.  Completion means that you have completed all final exams, coursework, and have no outstanding requirements for graduation. Please note that we reserve the right to request evidence of this completion date before extending an offer.
• Achieved minimum of 112 UCAS point (or equivalent) and on track for a minimum 2:1 degree classification (or equivalent)
• Candidates who perform well during the internship may be offered full time employment to commence in July 2027; some lines of business may also offer the opportunity of a January or April start date. You must be available to join on one of these start dates if offered, unfortunately we are unable to offer deferrals

What we are looking for

Essential:

• You'll need to demonstrate drive, innovation and a genuine interest in the financial markets
• Team-working, leadership and problem-solving skills, plus creativity are key qualities, as is the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task and interact with a variety of people
• You’ll need to demonstrate accountability and productivity and display analytical and problem-solving skills
• You’ll need to Influence decisions and outcomes through effective communication and interpersonal skills
• You’ll need to promote cooperation and commitment within a team environment to achieve goals and deliverables
• You’ll need to demonstrate integrity and ethics by earning other’s trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism in all interactions

Desired:

• Programming languages/software abilities
• For certain roles language skills will be advantageous

Our recruitment process

Analyst internship and full-time recruiting takes place on a rolling basis once our applications are open. Assessments often begin before the deadline, so it’s best to submit your application early as this will give you the best chance of being considered for the role.

We care deeply about shaping the world of work to be an equal and inclusive one – and that starts with our recruitment process. We know just how important and valuable it is to have a wide range of skills, backgrounds and experiences shaping our work and ideas. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, and we’re proud to focus on attracting, retaining and developing diverse talent within Bank of America. Together, we aim to mirror the customers, clients and communities we serve.

What if I need workplace adjustments?

We’re committed to ensuring our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers. If you need a workplace adjustment to search for a job opening, need help completing your application or video interview, please email juniortalentemea@bofa.com and let us know. We will be more than happy to discuss the support you need, and we will respond to your email within two business days.

We offer a competitive Salary and Benefits package 

We are an equal opportunities employer, and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, age, sexual orientation, being pregnant or on maternity leave, socio-economic background, responsibilities for dependants, physical or mental disability. The Bank selects candidates for interview based on their skills, qualifications and experience.