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Entity
About Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank (Crédit Agricole CIB)
Crédit Agricole CIB is the corporate and investment banking arm of Crédit Agricole Group, the 10th largest banking group worldwide in terms of balance sheet size (The Banker, July 2022).
8,600 employees in more than 30 countries across Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, the Middle-East and North Africa, support the Bank's clients, meeting their financial needs throughout the world.
Crédit Agricole CIB offers its large corporate and institutional clients a range of products and services in capital market activities, investment banking, structured finance, commercial banking and international trade.
The Bank is a pioneer in the area of climate finance, and is currently a market leader in this segment with a complete offer for all its clients.
By working every day in the interest of society, we are a Group committed to diversity and inclusion and place people at the heart of all our transformations. All our job offersare open to persons with disabilities.
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By working every day in the interest of society, we are a group committed to diversity and inclusion. All our positions are open to people with disabilities.
Reference
2025-106404
Update date
01/12/2025
Job description
Business type
Types of Jobs - Finance / Accounting
Job title
Structured Finance, Transportation Group - Associate
Contract type
Permanent Contract
Job summary
Position Overview
Credit Agricole Corporate & Investment Bank (CA-CIB), a worldwide leader in aircraft and rail financing with numerous industry awards over the past 15 years, is seeking an experienced Structured Finance Associate for its Transportation Group within the Energy and Real Assets Division in the Americas. This team specializes in originating Capital Market solutions, creating/distributing/booking tailor-made financing solutions for airlines, lessors, and rail companies across North and Latin America.
The candidate will join a dynamic, collaborative team and interact regularly with the Portfolio Manager, the Relationship Managers, and other team members (Vice Presidents and Analysts), as well as with cross-functional stakeholders including external counsel and various product groups within the bank.
As part of the Transportation Group, the candidate will contribute to a market-leading practice with an established reputation for excellence in structured finance solutions across the Americas region.
On a regular basis and depending on workload, the candidate will be brought to give support to other Energy and Real Assets Business Lines, particularly the ones dealing with mobile assets (Shipping and Intermodal).
Salary Range: $120k-$140k
Key Responsibilities:
- Transaction Origination & Execution: Collaborate with Relationship Managers and Vice Presidents in the relevant deal teams to structure, originate and execute sophisticated financing transactions from term sheet through documentation to closing
- Financial Analysis: Develop comprehensive credit analyses and financial models for airlines, aircraft leasing companies, and railcar leasing companies
- Client Materials: Support the Vice Presidents and Relationship Managers to create compelling pitch books and client presentations to support business development
- Portfolio Management: Under the supervision of the Portfolio Manager, conduct thorough annual reviews of existing transactions and counterparty ratings and monitor compliance, KYC requirements, and covenants
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with credit department (to liaise and respond to any credit questions), back/middle office, and product groups (Loan Syndications, Interest Rate Derivatives, Securitization, Debt Capital Markets, etc.…)
- Training of Analyst Resources: Assist and train entry-level Analyst resources, with tasks delegated and reviewed where necessary
Special Role Requirements: Traveling as required
Position location
Geographical area
America, United States Of America
City
NEW YORK
Candidate criteria
Minimal education level
Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent
Academic qualification / Speciality
Education Essential: Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field
Education Desirable: CFA designation, or working towards obtaining it
Level of minimal experience
3-5 years
Experience
Experience Essential: At least 2-5 years’ experience in corporate credit analysis and financial modelling
Experience Desirable: Previous experience in transportation finance
Required skills
Skills Essential:
- Proactive disposition with strong interpersonal skills and problem-solving mindset
- Strong analytical, credit and communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
- Fluency in English
Skills Desirable:
- Knowledge of the internal organization and systems of the bank
Languages
English