Pareto Securities

Founded in 1986 as an independent partnership focused on Nordic industries and companies, Pareto Securities is headquartered in Oslo and has expanded through acquisitions and international offices. It is part of the broader Pareto Group, alongside businesses including Pareto Asset Management and Pareto Bank.

The firm provides investment banking, equity and fixed-income brokerage, equity and credit research, corporate access, FX brokerage and project finance. Its sector coverage includes energy, renewables, shipping, offshore, real estate, seafood, technology and industrials.

Pareto is particularly strong in Nordic capital markets and high-yield debt, combining sector-focused research with a distribution network serving institutional and private-investor clients. For graduates, the main entry routes are investment banking, research, equity or fixed-income sales, and project finance, with internships typically lasting two to three months.