Job description




Business type



Types of Jobs - Corporate & Investment Banking




Job title



12 Month Internship - Leveraged Finance




Contract type



Internship/Trainee




Term (in months)



12




Management position



No




Job summary



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 modelling 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 - process new client on-boarding.


• 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.




Supplementary Information



Our commitment to you!



Make an impact that matters



Your work contributes to a social responsibility and sustainable future. As a founding signatory of the Equator Principles and a global leader in sustainable finance, we finance projects that benefit both people and the planet. You can extend your impact through our Charities Committee, which provides annual paid volunteering leave to support causes you care about.



Grow without limits



Access development opportunities across the Crédit Agricole Group; whether deepening expertise, exploring new skills or taking on roles across borders. Our structured mentoring programme connects you with experienced colleagues, while cross-functional projects and learning initiatives help you build the capabilities that matter most to you.



Thrive in a culture built on trust



Be part of a collaborative environment built on trust, autonomy, and empowerment. Diversity is celebrated through our SPRING Diversity network, and our Sports and Social Club fosters genuine connections beyond the workplace. Crédit Agricole CIB is not just a place to work, it is a place where you can make a positive impact.



Shape the future of banking



From digital transformation to innovative solutions, you are fully supported to challenge conventions and turn ideas into reality.



Join us



Our hiring process is open to all. Should you require any accommodations, please let us know.




Position location




Geographical area



Europe, United Kingdom




City



London




Candidate criteria




Minimal education level



Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent




Academic qualification / Speciality

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent


• Qualifications show a level of numeracy

Experience

• Awareness of general business, financial and economic environment


• Experience in Leveraged Finance and/or DCM


• Financial Modelling skills

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)


• Strong English verbal and writing skills