General information
Entity
About Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank (Crédit Agricole CIB)
Crédit Agricole CIB is the corporate and investment bank of the Crédit Agricole group, the 10th largest banking group in the world *.
We support major companies and financial institutions in their development and the financing of their projects.
As pioneers in responsible finance, social and environmental commitments are at the heart of our activities.
Joining our teams means working in a multicultural environment, both dynamic and stimulating, where you will contribute to developing a sustainable economy.
We support employees throughout their journey: you will develop your skills and access various mobility opportunities among the diversity of our businesses in more than 30 international locations.
Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation and openness, where everyone is valued and empowered.
By working every day in the interest of society, Crédit Agricole CIB aligns with the Group values committed to diversity and inclusion and placing people at the heart of all its transformations.
All our jobs are open to people with disabilities. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
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*By balance sheet size - The Banker, Juillet 2025
Reference
2026-111818
Update date
21/04/2026
Job description
Business type
Types of Jobs - Corporate & Investment Banking
Job title
Loan Sales Associate, Distribution and Asset Rotation team
Contract type
Permanent Contract
Management position
No
Job summary
Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank is seeking a Loan Sales Associate to join its EMEA Loan Sales team in London. This is an excellent opportunity for an analytically minded and commercially driven individual to gain broad exposure to primary and secondary loan markets within a highly collaborative sales environment.
Working closely with senior sales professionals, syndicate teams, traders and internal stakeholders, the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the distribution and marketing of loan products to a diversified institutional investor base.
Key Responsibilities:
• Supporting the sales desk in the execution of primary and secondary loan distribution, including post-trade follow-up and settlement support
• Assisting with the preparation of liquidity analysis, market updates and investor feedback reports for primary syndications
• Coordinating and consolidating investor feedback and managing Q&A processes alongside syndicate teams
• Producing market analysis and internal commentary on investor behaviour, fund flows and broader market developments
• Monitoring CLO, warehouse and secondary market activity, including selected secondary levels and targeted loan opportunities
• Maintaining and enhancing investor activity databases, tracking trades and logging sales activity
• Actively marketing primary and secondary loan opportunities to a portfolio of institutional investors and maintaining ongoing dialogue
• Supporting business development initiatives by identifying and engaging potential new investors
• Participating in daily sales calls and contributing to weekly market discussions as required
Position location
Geographical area
Europe, United Kingdom
City
London
Remote work
hybrid
Candidate criteria
Minimal education level
Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent
Academic qualification / Speciality
• An undergraduate degree within a relevant discipline from a university specialising in finance, economics, business, mathematics or a related discipline
• A postgraduate qualification or MBA is advantageous but not essential
• Evidence of a strong academic record and intellectual curiosity
Experience
• Prior experience within banking, financial services or capital markets
• Exposure to credit, leveraged finance, loan markets, syndication, sales or trading is highly beneficial
• Experience supporting senior stakeholders and operating in a fast-paced environment
Required skills
• Strong analytical and research capabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Commercial awareness and a collaborative mindset
Technical skills required
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong working knowledge of PowerPoint and Word
• Financial modelling skills are an advantage
• Experience with Bloomberg, Debtdomain or similar platforms beneficial
Languages
Fluent written and spoken English essential, French or another European language an advantage