Job description
Business type
Types of Jobs - Corporate & Investment Banking
Job title
TMT Finance
Contract type
Permanent Contract
Job summary
The TMT Finance team is in charge of most of the major clients of the Crédit Agricole group in the sector (mainly the non-investment grade telcos and towercos, fibercos, and datacenter companies), with the objective of originating transactions involving different product lines of the bank (corporate and structured financings, loans, bonds, interest rate or currency hedging, debt advisory, M&A advisory, ECM, securitization, etc...)
The team consists of a team of 5 persons and is fully integrated with the Paris based TMT Finance team of about 20 people. There will also be opportunities to work in direct collaboration with members of the TMT Advisory team on specific transactions.
TMT Finance is fully responsible for the execution of structured financings (corporate acquisitions, LBOs, infrastructure projects, HY bond issuance, sustainable finance), and works with large companies of the sector and private equity and infrastructure funds. Among the leading banks of the market, CACIB has been for many years in the top 5 of the league tables in the EMEA zone
We are looking for a candidate with extensive experience in origination and execution of transactions, ideally in TMT (coverage, financing, advisory, investment), Leverage finance or Project Finance.
Our proposal:
· Join one of the leaders of financings in the TMT sector with teams in Paris, London, New York, Hong Kong, Singapore
· Join the global leader of digital infrastructure financings
· Leading ESG franchise
· Exposure to Corporate clients, top-tier Private Equity and Infrastructure funds
· A healthy and very motivating team spirit
· Immediate involvement in transactions and business development that will allow you to rapidly develop your experience in different types of transactions
· Our deal flow being very important, this allows individuals to progress quickly, to demonstrate autonomy and to see a large variety of transactions and clients
Key Responsibilities
· Commercial development with our customers and prospects;
· The origination and evaluation of business opportunities as well as the preparation and presentation of solutions and offers to our customers;
· The execution of transactions, including due diligence, risk analysis, structuring of transactions, preparation and negotiation of legal documentation, coordination with syndication teams, etc.
· Supervise and provide guidance and training to Associates and Analysts;
· Regular review of portfolio performance to identify risks and opportunities;
· Occasional participation in debt advisory mandates;
· Good knowledge of the market and its developments;
· Participation in the commercial strategy.
· Liaise with Risk, Distribution, other product lines and geographical units
Supplementary Information
Join our team at Crédit Agricole CIB, the corporate and investment banking arm of 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.
Position location
Geographical area
Europe, United Kingdom
City
London
Candidate criteria
Minimal education level
Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent
Academic qualification / Speciality
Degree level educated
Experience
Required skills/experience:
Extensive experience in origination and execution of transactions, ideally in TMT (coverage, financing, advice, investment), Leverage finance or Project Finance.
Experience in financial modelling including building of models for project / structured finance transactions and undertaking sensitivity analysis
Understanding of corporate, leverage, and project finance techniques.
Desirable skills/experience:
Good level of contacts in the industry
Required skills
Ability to communicate at senior levels, both with clients and internally.
Team player
Technical skills required
High level of understanding of sector and risk management to create financial structures appropriate for client needs and bank requirements.
Excellent credit skills, including the use of financial modelling tools.
Good person-management skills.
Ability to identify cross selling opportunities.
Ability to negotiate appropriate legal documentation.