About Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank
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.
Job Summary
Summary
The successful applicant will assist the EIG Portfolio Management UK team based in London in respect of the Energy and Infrastructure asset portfolio, which comprises 90+ project finance and corporate transactions.
* Assist the team members in the monitoring of a wide range of Energy and Infrastructure deals arranged by the EIG Origination teams and the reporting of material issues to EIG Senior Management and Credit Risk teams.
* Energy projects are mainly comprised of renewable energy projects (offshore windfarms, energy transmission) while Infrastructure projects include environment (energy from waste), transportation (roads, airports, ports), social infrastructure (hospitals), regulated utilities (regulated water, gas distribution) as well as other hybrid infrastructure sub-sectors (e.g. motorway services areas, smart metering businesses).
Key Responsibilities
Portfolio Management: We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with critical thinking skills and the ability to demonstrate strong initiative who will work closely with the members of the EIG Portfolio Management UK team to support them in all aspects of portfolio management, including risk assessment, financial analysis as well as review of technical and legal documentation.
* Assisting the team members with the assessment and reporting of credit risk events
* Helping to provide clear and concise weekly updates to EIG Senior Management to help them in their decision-making process
* Reviewing financial information (Cash Flow models, audited and management accounts) as well as legal and technical documentation (construction and operation reports)
* Contributing to the preparation and submission of annual reviews ahead of the London credit committees
* Assisting in processing amendments to the documentation/waiver requests and proposing recommendations under the guidance of the team members
* Supporting the team in addressing ad-hoc internal reporting requirements, including KYC periodic reviews
* Participating in the team’s meetings and suggesting ways to improve the monitoring of the portfolio
* Maintaining all internal portfolio-related systems up to date
* Regular communication with other internal departments such as Credit Risk (Paris and London), Middle Office, Legal, Financial Security and Compliance
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.
Candidate criteria
Minimal education level
* Bachelor's Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent
Academic qualification / Speciality
* Graduate
Experience
* Project Finance portfolio management / Corporate Finance or related credit work experience
Required skills
* Proactive
* Team-player
* Good interpersonal and communication skills
* Ability to work well under pressure
* Ability to prioritize and meet tight deadlines
Technical skills required
* Financial Modelling