Credit Agricole CIB is the Corporate and Investment Banking arm of the Credit Agricole Group, the 10th largest banking group worldwide in terms of balance sheet size (The Banker, 2022).
The Bank offers its clients a broad range of products and services in capital markets, investment banking, structured finance and corporate banking.
As the No. 1 retail bank in France, Credit Agricole is the leading financial partner of the French economy and one of the largest retail banks in Europe. Its ambition: to create a world-class European leader in banking and insurance, in accordance with the principles of the United Nations Global Compact.
- Reporting to the Senior Country Officer, the resource will be responsible for:
- Support to CA CIB Benelux & Ireland Management (SCO) on reporting and implementation
- Support to CACIB Benelux & Ireland Coverage, interacting with Front Office (Coverage and Business Lines)
- Support Functions on client-related opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
As SCO support (50% of the time):
- Supporting the SCO in delivering the commercial strategy for the region
- Producing analysis on the portfolio and business activities
- Producing internal reporting and presentations for management
- Supporting new projects and initiatives
- Liaise with FO and Support functions
As Coverage support (50% of the time):
- Provide support to Senior Bankers and Global Relationship Managers on a diversified corporate portfolio
- Coordinate internal monitoring processes, including credit reviews, risk assessment, transactional monitoring, know-your-client processes and compliance
- Develop an in-depth understanding of the Credit Agricole Group’s product offering and network
- Prepare pitch books for client and internal presentations
- Prepare briefing memos for client visits and and call reports afterwards
- Support Senior Bankers in managing revenue budgets for all Team clients
- Manage credit request and approval process for new transactions, amendments and annual reviews
- Monitor and ensure compliance with all Know Your Customer requirements, internal monitoring requirements, portfolio reviews, etc.
- Analyze risk/return metrics on all stand-alone transactions and client relationships
Legal and Regulatory Responsibilities
Comply with all applicable legal, regulatory and internal Compliance requirements, including, but not limited to, the Compliance manual and Compliance policies and procedures as issued from time to time; Financial Security requirements, including, but not limited to, the prevention of Financial Crime and Fraud including reporting obligations to the Money Laundering Reporting Officer/Compliance Officer.
Maintain appropriate knowledge to ensure to be fully qualified to undertake the role. Complete all mandatory training as required to attain and maintain competence.