Job description
Business type
Types of Jobs - Corporate & Investment Banking
Job title
Credit Middle Office Analyst
Contract type
Permanent Contract
Management position
No
Job summary
As an Analyst in the Middle Office Credit Trade Support team, you’ll play a key role in supporting the execution of control functions for our Global Markets Division trading desks. Positioned close to the trading floor, you’ll develop relationships with traders while learning about the Credit Market Business Line that works with financial products including Bonds, CDS, CDS Indices, CDOs, Swaps, and FRAs.
Under the guidance of experienced professionals, you’ll ensure accurate and timely trade capture, validation, and lifecycle management in Front Office systems. Your work will help uphold the integrity of trade processing while deepening your understanding of market operations and control frameworks.
This role provides an excellent foundation for understanding the operational aspects of credit trading, including trade validation, lifecycle management, and issue resolution. You will have opportunities to learn about client business development, transaction security, and risk control while gaining exposure to business projects such as new markets development and adaptation to new regulations.
Key Responsibilities
1. Assist with trade validation in Front Office systems under supervision.
2. Support CDS & Indices trade booking and follow-up processes.
3. Help process Swaps trade bookings and follow-up.
4. Perform false/technical counterparty checks as directed.
5. Learn distressed assets lifecycle management processes.
Strategy & Business Planning
6. Support process improvement initiatives by gathering data.
7. Learn about control procedures and their implementation.
8. Observe new product development from an operational perspective.
9. Help identify efficiency opportunities within existing workflows.
10. Learn about regulatory requirements affecting Middle Office operations.
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
High school / Secondary school / A levels / AS levels / IB
Academic qualification / Speciality
• Degree in finance or previous experience in Middle Office functions.
Experience
11. Middle Office / Back Office / Trade Support experience.
12. Good knowledge of credit products: bonds and CDS.
13. Swaps
14. Structured products
Required skills
15. Rigorous and organised
16. Autonomy
17. ability to work across disciplines.
18. good communication both verbally and written.
19. proactive
20. reliable
21. high technical and analytical ability
22. sensitivity to operational risk
23. ability to work under pressure.
24. Integrity
Technical skills required
25. Proficient in Excel
26. VBA knowledge would be beneficial
27. Good knowledge of capital markets processes.
28. Good knowledge of Credit front office systems.
29. Good knowledge of Bonds front office systems.
Languages
English