About FIS
FIS is a global leader in financial technology, powering the world’s economy through innovation and scale. Our teams deliver cutting-edge solutions that help clients solve complex challenges and deliver superior experiences. We champion diversity and inclusion to build better products for our colleagues, clients, and communities. If you're ready to learn, grow, and make an impact in fintech—Are you FIS?
About the Products
FIS® Derivatives and Post Trade Processing Solutions support the full lifecycle of listed and OTC derivatives, as well as post-trade operations across multiple asset classes. From trade capture and clearing to settlement, collateral, risk, and regulatory reporting, these cloud-based platforms help financial institutions streamline workflows, reduce risk, and stay compliant. Trusted by banks, asset managers, and clearing firms across the DACH region, they offer real-time processing, open APIs, and flexible integration to modernize and future-proof capital markets operations.
About the Role
As a Sales Executive, you’ll lead the growth of FIS’s Derivatives and Securities Processing Solutions across the DACH region. You’ll engage with capital markets participants in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland to drive adoption of advanced derivatives platforms that support trading, clearing, and post-trade operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive new client acquisition across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland and expansion of existing clients for FIS’s derivatives and securities clearing and settlement platforms.
- Build and manage a high-quality pipeline of opportunities, ensuring consistent progression through the sales cycle.
- Develop and execute strategic sales plans tailored to DACH market trends and client needs.
- Engage with senior stakeholders within the target client base to understand trading and operational challenges, positioning FIS derivatives and securities processing solutions effectively.
- Develop and maintain productive relationships with key market players and consultants in region to expand the FIS brand and facilitate business flow.
- Collaborate with internal product, solution, and delivery teams to craft compelling, client-specific proposals.
- Maintain accurate sales activity records in CRM (Dynamics) and report on pipeline health and performance.
- Stay informed on regional market regulations including EMIR, MiFID II, and BaFin requirements.
- Promote the full suite of FIS derivatives offerings, including SaaS and managed service models.
What You’ll Bring
- Proven sales experience in financial technology, with a focus on derivatives trading, clearing, or risk platforms.
- Strong understanding of derivatives markets, instruments, and regulatory frameworks in the DACH region.
- Fluency in English and German (additional languages like French or Italian are a plus).
- A well-established network within banks, brokers, asset managers, and clearing firms in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- A consultative, client-first approach to business development.
Why Join Us
- Be part of a global fintech leader driving innovation in derivatives technology.
- Work with advanced solutions and a collaborative, client-focused team.
- Enjoy competitive compensation, flexible work arrangements, and career development opportunities.
- Make a meaningful impact in transforming derivatives operations across Europe.
What We Offer You
- A competitive salary
- Attractive benefits
- A modern, international work environment and a dedicated and motivated team
- The chance to work on some of the most challenging, relevant issues in financial services & technology
- A broad range of professional education and personal development possibilities – FIS is your final career step!
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Privacy Statement
FIS is committed to protecting the privacy and security of all personal information that we process in order to provide services to our clients. For specific information on how FIS protects personal information online, please see the Online Privacy Notice.
Sourcing Model
Recruitment at FIS works primarily on a direct sourcing model; a relatively small portion of our hiring is through recruitment agencies. FIS does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies which are not on the preferred supplier list and is not responsible for any related fees for resumes submitted to job postings, our employees, or any other part of our company.
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Skills Required
- Proven sales experience in financial technology focusing on derivatives trading, clearing, or risk platforms
- Strong understanding of derivatives markets, instruments, and regulatory frameworks in the DACH region
- Fluency in English and German
- Well-established network within banks, brokers, asset managers, and clearing firms in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
FIS Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about FIS and has not been reviewed or approved by FIS.
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Retirement Support — Retirement savings support is presented as a relative strength, with a 401(k) match highlighted as a notable part of the overall package. Feedback suggests this element can make the total rewards feel more competitive even when other components are less differentiated.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits are framed as competitive in total volume, with structured PTO seen as a meaningful component of the rewards package. Feedback suggests the overall pool can work well when manager practices align with taking time off.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A student-loan repayment benefit exists for U.S. hires in the FIS University program, offering a targeted early-career financial wellbeing perk. Broader signals around inclusion networks and community involvement contribute additional non-cash value to the overall rewards experience.
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What We Do
FIS is a leading provider of technology solutions for financial institutions and businesses of all sizes and across any industry, globally. We enable the movement of commerce by unlocking the financial technology that powers the world’s economy. Our employees are dedicated to advancing the way the world pays, banks and invests through our trusted innovation, proven performance and flexible architecture. We help our clients use technology in innovative ways to solve business-critical challenges and deliver superior experiences for their customers. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, FIS ranks #241 on the 2021 Fortune 500 and is a member of Standard & Poor’s 500® Index. To learn more, visit www.fisglobal.com. Follow FIS on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter (@FISGlobal).
Why Work With Us
The world of fintech is changing fast. Our core values and behaviors give us the power to have a positive impact on the world we share. We work together, connecting to achieve outcomes with speed. We are inclusive and embrace our diverse strengths. We make things happen and celebrate together
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