The Corporate & Leveraged Finance group within Crédit Agricole CIB advises, originates, structures and executes bank and institutional leveraged loans and high yield bond financings for private equity backed and corporate clients (including TMT), with leading market positions in Europe and a strong presence globally . The Intern's role involves a significant level of work on new / live large-cap finance transactions across sectors for a wide variety of clients of the bank. The role will also include assisting senior staff on the management of the portfolio.

Key responsibilities

  • Conduct analysis of markets (business / sector / transactional / pricing comparables) and credit analysis of potential leveraged finance issuers.
  • Assist the team in the preparation of marketing materials and pitches to both private equity and corporate clients.
  • Financial modeling of transactions.
  • Review confidentiality agreements alongside Legal.
  • Draft summaries of new business opportunities for conflict check purposes.
  • Review of Information Memoranda/ business plans/ due diligence/ term sheets.
  • KYC – new client on-boarding process.
  • Crédit Agricole monitoring tools – data entry, updating and ongoing review.
  • Monitoring of portfolio company trading & developments/ account analysis/ waiver request processing etc.
  • Drafting early stage credit applications and assisting senior staff on sections of full credit applications.
  • Drafting annual review papers.
  • Assistance to senior management in all other areas of the business as required.

Precise split of time will be determined on an ongoing basis dependent on business requirements at the time.

Application criteria

Duration

  • 12 Months

Minimum level of education

  • Bac + 3 / L3

Training / Specialization

  • Graduate
    Awareness of general business, financial and economic environment

Skills sought

  • Proactive and good team player Comfortable with deadlines and working under pressure Appetite to learn and for hard work Attention to detail Flexibility Interest in financial markets

Computer tools

  • Excellent analytical research and modeling skills (Excel)

Our commitment to you

Join our team at Crédit Agricole CIB, the corporate and investment banking arm of 10th largest banking group worldwide in terms of balance sheet size (The Banker, July 2023). We offer more than just a job.

You will be part of a dynamic and collaborative work environment where CSR is embraced in our day-to-day business operation, innovation is encouraged and diversity is celebrated.

Crédit Agricole CIB, the first French bank to have committed to the Equator Principles, is a pioneer and global leader in sustainable finance. Our commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility means that your work will have a positive impact on our communities and the environment.
With a people-centric culture where everyone is valued, and opportunities for personal and professional growth, Crédit Agricole CIB is not just a place to work – it is where you make an impact.

Our hiring process is open to all and should you have any particular needs or you may require adjustments, please let us know.