Job description
Business type
Types of Jobs - Asset Management
Job title
Project Finance Debt Distribution
Contract type
Permanent Contract
Management position
No
Job summary
Join a high-performing team supporting the Head of DAR PF & Rail (EMEA) in originating, structuring, and syndicating loans and private debt (bonds, notes, etc.) for specialist project finance/ Rail /core+ infrastructure assets, primarily for issuers in the following sectors: Infrastructure, Rail, Power & Renewables and Resources & Industry. You'll work across the full deal lifecycle, collaborating with sales and advisory teams to deliver financing solutions to banks and institutional investors.
We’re looking for someone with strong motivation, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure. In return, you’ll gain exposure to high-impact deals in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with real opportunities to grow.
Key Responsibilities
1. Collaborate closely with senior team members, investor relations, origination teams, and loan distribution to:
1. Support Origination: Assist EIG/Rail and senior bankers (and other teams as needed) in originating deals.
2. Ensure Marketability: Help structure and price PF loans and private placements to align with market demand.
3. Coordinate Syndication: Manage or support the syndication and distribution of primary market PF and Rail transactions and assist with secondary market sales.
This includes private debt in loan or structured private placement formats (loans, bonds, or notes).
4. Contribute to early-stage deal preparation, including BOMs and pitch materials.
5. Support the ERA Advisory team and coordinate with sector leads.
6. Provide market insights, investor feedback, and comparable deal analysis.
7. Assist in investor engagement, including soundings, Q&A, and credit processes.
8. Help develop and execute syndication strategies with internal and external stakeholders.
9. Review and contribute to key documentation (term sheets, mandate letters, DD reports).
10. Prepare and manage syndication materials (teasers, sales notes, invite letters).
11. Coordinate the syndication process through to final hold and secondary distribution.
12. Maintain status reports, lead bookrunner calls, and support allocation processes.
13. Draft closing memos and secondary selldown strategies.
14. Ensure accurate deal registration for league table credit.
15. Provide cross-sector support (e.g., Aviation, Shipping, Real Estate) as needed.
2. To support from time-to-time other senior members of the DAR Syndicate and sales teams.
3. Documentary and reporting tasks
16. Internal and external reporting.
17. Comparable research and database maintenance
18. League table reporting
ROLE REQUIREMENTS
19. Based in London, but some travel in connection with assigned deal/ investor coverage
20. Perform tasks quickly and accurately in short time frame under pressure
21. Team player
22. Information sharing mind-set
23. Self-starter who thinks ahead and does so strategically
24. Attention to detail and rigorous accuracy
25. Juggle multiple tasks simultaneously
26. Highly motivated and calm in challenging situations
Supplementary Information
Our commitment to you
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 - ideally engineering/science related
Experience
27. Syndication or PF experience OR with a commercial role related to origination or syndication
28. Credit trained within a money centre / clearing/ investment banks
Required skills
29. Strong writing skills
30. Strong interpersonal skills
31. Debtdomain/ Intralinks
32. Powerpoint, Word, Excel
33. Excellent Research skills
34. Financial modelling