Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank (“CACIB”) is the corporate and investment banking arm of the Crédit Agricole Group. Based in New York, CACIB’s Corporate and Leveraged Finance Group (“CLF”) is a global business encompassing expertise in Corporate Debt Origination, Acquisition Finance & Advisory, Leveraged Finance, TMT Finance and Financing Solutions for Funds. Fund Solutions Group for North America (FSG NA) is dedicated to provide Asset Managers with integrated and tailored financing solutions, covering all funds financing needs including, but not limited to: sublines, equity bridges, Hybrid / NAV, bridge to bridge facilities, management company facilities.
FSG NA is seeking a recent or soon to be university graduate that has relevant education and financial industry experience. We provide a full array of financing solutions for Sponsors and Assets Manager clients, as well as for selected Limited Partners. The team originates, structures and executes a wide range of products, in various investments sectors (or assets classes). This person will provide support to both junior and senior bankers, assist in financial and credit analysis, review and analyze funds documents, conduct market research, and provide general support across various projects. The role offers an opportunity to assist in all aspects of deal execution and become an integral part of Credit Agricole’s CLF FSG franchise. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong work ethic and initiative, excellent analytical and communication skills, superior organizational ability, and the capacity to work under pressure. An understanding of banking and capital markets would be preferred. The position offers exposure across various groups/platforms across the bank and the opportunity to participate in interesting and innovative financing solutions along the private capital structure, executed from beginning to end.

The U.S. Analyst program offers an opportunity for recent college graduates interested in finance and investment banking to actively participate in this fast-paced and challenging industry. We provide our U.S. Analysts with the tools necessary for professional growth and career advancement. The U.S. Analyst experience fosters the opportunity to connect with people who can help guide your career.

The U.S. Analyst position will be available for a maximum of 2 years. The goal of the U.S. Analyst program is to develop the ideal candidate for consideration to a potential permanent position at the end of the two years.

Salary: $100,000

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Job Overview:
Assist FSG NA team members and management in the day-to-day tasks and responsibilities of the department, with a focus on origination, structure and execution.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in preparation of client / external / internal presentation materials including pitch books, lender’s presentation materials, term sheets
• Prepare financial analysis on funds and funds vehicles
• Assist in the preparation of transaction memorandums, credit analysis and credit requests
• Craft clear and succinct written analysis of fund performance, industry market trends and related commentary
• Maintenance of internal databases as well as all the monitoring and reporting tools of the entire portfolio of transactions
• Review of legal documentation and preparation of closing memos
• Work with other team members, credit, legal, relationship managers, operations and senior management to ensure the timely and accurate information gathering and analysis
• Assist in the preparation of Internal reporting requirements to both local and head office teams as well as senior management

Education Essential: Recent or soon to be college graduate in Business/Economics/Finance or related field with excellent educational record

Skills & Knowledge Essential: 

• Strong communication, interpersonal and collaborative teamwork skills
• Reliability, attention to detail and quality outputs, ability to work against deadlines in a demanding environment
• Strong computer skills including use of Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Bloomberg
• Advanced financial analysis capabilities
• Familiarity with banking and capital markets