Join Our Dynamic London Acquisition Finance & Advisory Team!

Are you an experienced finance professional looking to make a significant impact? We are seeking a talented Associate (also known as an "Originator") to join our vibrant London Acquisition Finance & Advisory (AFA) team.

About the Role: As an Originator, you'll be part of a close-knit team of 4-6 originators based in London, reporting directly to the Team Head. Our AFA team is a crucial part of the Corporate & Leveraged Finance (CLF) group, offering a blend of Corporate Acquisition Finance solutions and Rating & Capital Advisory services.

Your Impact: Reporting to the AFA London Team Head, who oversees the U.K., Middle East, and Nordics, you'll play a pivotal role in covering these regions. Your assignments will be tailored to your workload and professional growth, ensuring a dynamic and enriching experience.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Corporate Acquisition Finance

Marketing & Structuring:

Craft compelling Acquisition Finance & Advisory pitch books for corporate clients, collaborating with various business lines (DCM, CLF, ECM, GIB, and DAR Distribution teams).
Develop sophisticated financial models, including cash flow analysis and financial projections.
Propose innovative financing structures (tranching, pricing, main covenants).
Engage in client meetings alongside Senior Bankers and other key colleagues.
Transaction Management & Execution:

Prepare comprehensive business opportunity memorandums (BOM) for General Management.
Draft detailed transaction requests (risk analysis, peer analysis, transaction structure, profitability, etc.) and coordinate the credit process with relevant teams (RPC, CPM/ALM, Coverage).
Create syndication materials (information memorandums, bank presentations).
Produce and review critical loan documentation (term sheets, mandate letters, facility agreements).
Adhere to established AFA and CLF procedures.
2. Rating & Capital Advisory

Support RCA Senior Advisors:

Analyze companies' business models, capital structures, and financial policies.
Benchmark companies within their peer groups and industries.
Assess credit risk using Rating Agencies’ methodologies.
Develop financial models to measure the impact of business changes, capital structures, and funding.
Optimize debt capacity within rating constraints and propose strategies to meet companies' financial objectives.
Pitch and execute Rating Advisory missions to secure inaugural ratings or optimize existing ones, enhancing companies' access to debt capital markets.
Why Join Us?

Collaborative Environment: Work with a team of passionate professionals dedicated to excellence.
Professional Growth: Opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge across diverse regions.
Impactful Work: Contribute to high-stakes financial projects that shape the future of businesses.
If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a real difference, we want to hear from you!

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

• University degree (or equivalent)
• Master’s degree (or equivalent) desirable

• +3 years’ experience at an Associate level in an equivalent role
• Previous experience in acquisition finance
• Knowledge of Rating Agency process / methodologies
• Strong background in Capital Markets

• Strong communication skills
• Strong quantitative analytical skills
• Team Player
• Able to work with product lines and colleagues in different locations
• Ability to react quickly and use own initiative
• Good Interpersonal Skills

• Strong financial background including corporate finance (modelling, financial analysis, rating and accounting) expertise.
• Strong advisory skills and the personality to develop the business.
• Advising clients (CEO’s and CFO’s) and corporate client-facing teams on various aspects to achieve optimal financing outcomes.
• Knowledge of and ability to talk across specific industry sectors.