Job description
Business type
Types of Jobs - Corporate & Investment Banking
Job title
12 Month Internship - M&A
Contract type
Internship/Trainee
Term (in months)
12
Management position
No
Job summary
Join our UK M&A division in London where you will be part of a well-established team dedicated to M&A, known as UK GIB. The team are responsible with leading the origination and execution of M&A mandates primarily in the infrastructure, power, renewables and energy transition, TMT Infra and other sectors. This role will afford the successful applicant an enriching experience with a broad scope of responsibilities including but not limited to:
involvement in the preparation of marketing pitches, involvement with the execution of mandates on both the buy and sell side, assisting senior members of the team with financial analysis and the preparation of presentation materials/transaction support documents.
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
1. Working as part of CA-CIB’s Global Investment Banking division, the intern should contribute to the origination and execution of M&A transactions within the relevant sectors, including
2. Assistance in preparation of marketing pitches in full co-ordination with the rest of the GIB team, Sector Coverage, and financing product teams
3. Assistance in the execution of mandates (buy side or sell side): process organisation, assistance in financial analysis and presentation materials, creation of transaction support documents;
4. Review in-house training materials to get up to speed on valuations and other M&A skills;
5. Seek and receive guidance from other M&A bankers on technical aspects;
6. Attend team meetings and participate in the day-to-day life of the department.
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
7. Strong undergraduate degree or higher from a top tier university or business school
Experience
8. Basic knowledge of valuation and modelling techniques, as well as financial theory and accounting,
9. Knowledge of the Investment Banking sector and M&A
Required skills
10. Good analytical and numerical skills
11. Good writing and communication skills
12. Attention to detail
13. Team spirit and energy
14. Self-starter, able to work autonomously and in a team
15. Strong communication – to always keep team members appraised of activities and to ask questions when unsure or in doubt
16. Quick learner, and willing to invest time to come up learning curve in a new environment
17. Understanding of corporate finance and investment banking
18. Strong computer skills (Excel and PowerPoint in particular)
Technical skills required
• Prior work experience in a modelling, M&A, Corporate Finance or investments team
Languages
English