Permanent Contract

Associate - Project Finance Infrastructure EMEA

Modified on 31/05/2024

  • London - United Kingdom
  • Corporate & Investment Banking
  • 2024-89972

Job description

Assist in the execution of large and complex project finance transactions (arranging and advisory (debt advisory and asset & disposals advisory) in the Infrastructure sector within EMEA, under the supervision of deal team leaders and other team members.  Infrastructure projects include those related to transportation (roads, rail, airports, ports, low carbon mobility…), social infrastructure (hospitals, schools…), environment (water, waste treatment, energy from waste), regulated utilities (regulated water, gas distribution) and other “hybrid” infrastructure sub-sectors (e.g. motorway services, oil/chemicals tank farms, car parks, smart metering…).

 

Principal accountabilities

 

•        Assist transaction team leaders in the execution of project finance infrastructure transactions, including financial modelling as well as discrete elements of the documentation and due diligence processes

•        Support directors in their general sector-oriented business origination activities, including participation in marketing efforts and carrying out sector-specific research, as well as other commercial or administrative duties as assigned

•        Ensure that Infrastructure client results (NBI, RWA, CWA) are properly reported through the various internal systems (Client Live). Assist in budgeting, planning and reporting on Client budgets in various internal systems

•        Prepare marketing material for presentation to clients

•        Assist in the preparation of credit applications

•        Cooperate actively with other business teams (DCM/ICM, GMD, DAR, GIB, Sustainable Banking...) as transactions may require cross-department activities

•        Assist in syndication process (e.g. drafting of info memo, handling of Q&A with syndicate banks)

•        Assist in populating transactional internal systems e.g. PI, transaction rating, Equator Principal grids (under supervision)

•        On an ad hoc basis, assist in managing transactions in portfolio (e.g. waivers, annual reviews)

 

Competencies

 

•        Good understanding of financial engineering principles, including mastery of spreadsheet-based financial analysis and a good understanding of tax and accounting principles

•        Knowledge of risk analysis methodology in the context of complex structured transactions

•        Understanding of technical and commercial aspects of project finance

•        Financial education background (MBA or equivalent)

 

Legal and Regulatory Responsibilities

 

•        Comply with all applicable legal, regulatory and internal Compliance requirements, including, but not limited to, the London Compliance manual and the Financial Crime Policy.

•        Maintain appropriate knowledge to ensure to be fully qualified to undertake the role. Complete all mandatory training as required to attain and maintain competence.

•        Comply with all applicable conduct rules as prescribed by the relevant regulator.

    • Position with management
    • No
    • Minimum level of study
    • Postgraduate degree – MA/MSc/PhD/Doctorate or equivalent
    • Training / Specialization
      • MBA or equivalent
      • CFA or accountancy degree

      • Previous 3 to 5-year analyst position in a financial environment (banks or similar)
      • Familiarity with Project/Structured  Finance
      • Experience of risk analysis and cashflow modelling, transaction due diligence and documentation
    • Compétences recherchées
      • Proactive         
      • Team-player
      • Good interpersonal skills
      • Ability to work well under pressure
      • Ability to prioritise and meet tight deadlines
    • IT tools
      • Good IT skills – advanced knowledge of Excel software and competence in Visual Basic commands applicable to project finance models
      • Fluent English oral & written 
      • Numeracy and analytical research 
      • Verbal and written skills
    • Languages
    • English

  • 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 Twitter: https://twitter.com/ca_cib LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/credit-agricole-cib/ 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.

Crédit Agricole CIB
Crédit Agricole CIB
Crédit Agricole CIB

Crédit Agricole CIB

Associate - Project Finance Infrastructure EMEA

Published the 31/05/2024

Permanent Contract
  • London - United Kingdom
  • Corporate & Investment Banking
  • 2024-89972

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