Associate - TMT Finance

Types of Jobs - Corporate & Investment Banking

Job title

Associate - TMT Finance

Contract type

Permanent Contract

Job summary

Responsible for assisting TMT Finance team senior members in the marketing, analysis, execution and portfolio management of transactions originated in TMT Finance EMEA.

Working with and assisting members of the TMT Finance EMEA Team to support complex and typically structured TMT leveraged and infrastructure transactions in the EMEA region. Work with members of CLF Leveraged Finance and syndicate / distribution on TMT capital markets executions including high yield bond, term loan B and credit risk insurance.

Management and reporting

Reporting to Head of TMT Finance UK.
Key Responsibilities

1. Assist senior members of the deal teams in the marketing efforts (eg. pitch production).
2. Assist senior members of the deal teams in the full execution process from origination to closing.
3. Quality deliverables:
   1. Support senior team members in credit and origination by preparing quality deliverables: models, credit papers, pitches.
   2. Prepare, develop and maintain up to date financial models on our clients and prospects.
   3. Read and assess Due Diligence reports (commercial, financial, tax & legal) and flag any perceived significant impact to be factored into our models and thought process.
4. Speed and reliability:
   1. Deliver as per timelines indicated by seniors on the deal team (model, credit applications, presentations, term sheet reviews and other documents as relevant).
   2. Drill down to details cash flow projections, understanding key drivers and KPIs with most impact.
5. Proactivity and volume:
   1. Ability to work on several transactions at the same time. Manage priorities between different transactions, and seek guidance in case of doubt.
   2. Proactively flag to seniors within the deal / client team any potential issues, ideas, or commercial opportunities, identified as part of the work process.
   3. Connect to earning calls, banks presentations of our clients and report to the deal team about most interesting points. Check from time to time performance and share prices of our listed clients and report any major moves. Keep track of KPIs and current trading on separate xls. files for each client (to be able to react quickly on model updates and credit applications).

Supplementary Information

Our commitment to you:
Join our team at Crédit Agricole CIB, the corporate and investment banking arm of the 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.

Geographical area

Europe, United Kingdom

City

London

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree educated

Experience

• Familiarity / experience with in the banking industry.
• Familiarity with media and telecom structured transactions and/or capital markets.
• Some familiarity with financial modelling and accounting.
• Understanding of corporate finance techniques.

Required skills

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Team player.
• Ability to multi-process.

Technical skills required

• Credit and financial analysis.
• In-depth review of due diligence reports (financial, strategic, legal, ESG etc.) and structure memorandum.
• In-depth review of legal documentation.
• Build-up and understanding of models not limited to LTFG.
• Knowledge of all structuration aspects (debt nature, financial, legal, fiscal).
• Assist in the preparation and execution of all internal credit submissions and approvals.
• Assist distribution in syndication execution and credit risk insurance.
• Support to signing and closing and portfolio follow-up.
• Good level of understanding of sector and risk management to create financial structures appropriate for client needs and bank requirements.
• Familiarity with legal documentation.
• MS Office.
• Bloomberg.

Languages

General information

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.
For more information, please visit www.ca-cib.com
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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.