Super interesting
During my Markets internship, I rotate between different desks at the trading floor, spending approx. two weeks at each desk; starting out in Research & Risk Solutions then on to the FX/Derivative Sales & Research team, then FX Sales and Emerging Markets Solutions & Derivatives.
In my first two weeks in the Research & Risk Solutions team, I assisted in modelling risk exposures for corporate clients. I’ve also explored the macroeconomic effects of recent trade policy developments and how they may influence global financial markets. It’s been a nice mix of analytical work and big-picture thinking. As I enjoy solving problems that require structured thinking and analytical reasoning, it’s been a great experience.
The same goes for my rotation to the FX/Derivative Sales & Research team where I’m currently working. In short, the FX/Derivatives team helps large corporates and institutions manage their currency and interest rate risks. It’s been super interesting to see how theory from university is actually applied in client discussions and risk strategies.
Confidence boost
The first weeks of the internship have exceeded my expectations. From day one, I felt welcomed and actually felt included in the team. Just a few hours into day one, I got my first task. The next day, my manager used parts of my work in a client presentation, which gave me a nice confidence boost. It felt good to know that what I’m doing actually matters.
I’ve had the chance to speak with various people from different desks at the trading floor. Everyone’s been open, and I’ve learned a lot just from informal chats. We also have intro breakfasts coming up with the other intern teams, which I’m looking forward to.
One of the coolest parts has been getting my hands on some of the tools the professionals here use every day. So far, I’ve been working with tools like Bloomberg, Macrobond, and Nordea’s internal analytics platform—each of which has given me a deeper appreciation for how professional teams access, interpret, and act on financial data. These tools have also strengthened my ability to conduct real-time market analysis and risk evaluation.
Excited and eager to share
I was genuinely surprised by how passionate and knowledgeable people are here. It’s one thing to read about financial markets in a textbook—it’s another to sit next to someone who’s been working in the space for many years and still gets excited about it and is eager to share knowledge. Also, I’ll admit the trading floor felt a bit intimidating at first (it’s huge with a lot of screens at each desk), but the atmosphere is very calm and focused.