Job Description

Summary

The role encompasses a wide range of tasks which will vary according to the activity of the Corporate & Leveraged Finance group (\xe2\x80\x9cCLF\xe2\x80\x9d). It is expected the role will involve a significant level of work on new/live transactions, both leveraged loans and high yield bonds, for financial sponsor backed and corporate clients across sectors (including TMT) in Europe. The role will also include assisting senior staff on the management of the portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

Assist the team in the preparation of marketing materials and pitches to both financial sponsors and corporate clients.

Conduct analysis of markets (business / sector / transactional / pricing comparable) and credit analysis of potential issuers.

Assist the team in the execution of corporate and leveraged finance transactions; whether that be a leveraged loan or high yield bond, across all sectors (such as TMT, healthcare, consumer retail, industrials\xe2\x80\xa6).

Assist the team in the monitoring of portfolio company trading / developments.

Generally, it is expected that the role will include:

\xc2\xb7 Review of Information Memoranda / business plans / due diligence / publicly available information

\xc2\xb7 Drafting new business committee submissions and credit applications

\xc2\xb7 Review confidentiality agreements alongside Legal

\xc2\xb7 Financial modelling of transactions

\xc2\xb7 KYC - process new client on-boarding

The role will require the individual to work across CLF, as well as individuals in other teams within the bank, such as: the syndicate desk, ratings advisory, the ESG team, coverage (financial sponsors and corporate), internal legal, and various back office functions, amongst others.

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.

Management and reporting

Primarily working alongside the junior members of the team, and reporting to senior members of the team daily.

Legal and Regulatory Responsibilities

Ensure adherence with regard to internal Credit Agricole CIB compliance guidelines and governing agency rules and regulations

Position location

Geographical area

Europe, United Kingdom

City

London

Candidate criteria

Minimal education level

Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent

Academic qualification / Speciality

Graduate

Experience

Awareness of general business, financial and economic environment

Required skills

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

Technical skills required

Excellent analytical research and modelling skills (Excel)

Desirable: Credit Analysis

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