Associate - Leveraged Finance

6 months ago

London, United Kingdom Crédit Agricole CIB Full time

Job description

**Business type**:

- Types of Jobs - Corporate & Investment Banking

**Job title**:

- Associate - Leveraged Finance

**Contract type**:

- Permanent Contract

**Management position**:

- No

**Job summary**:
**Summary**
Leveraged Finance team within the Corporate and Leveraged Finance group is responsible for the origination, structuring and execution of Crédit Agricole's leveraged loan and high yield bond transactions for private equity, leveraged telecom and leveraged corporate clients.
- **Key Responsibilities**:

- Taking a leading role in preparing pitches and pricing/market updates for clients
- Elaborate pricing rationales and analysis of comparables in cooperation with the syndicate desk
- Review and analyse new business opportunities with deal teams
- Taking the initiative on preparing the memos for internal credit and markets committees.
- Support portfolio team in drafting annual reviews and monitoring client portfolio
- Financial modelling for transactions
- Ensure necessary administrative tasks are completed on new deal opportunities, including compliance (CMG), NDA processing with legal, business committee (BizCom) and profitability analysis. Upload and maintain pipeline in Diamond
- Support senior originators with reviewing leveraged finance documentation, covenants, commitment papers, Investment Memorandums, precedents and sponsor grids. Assist senior originators in the negotiation of the Description of Notes, including preparation of covenant comparables, and discussions with underwriters’ and issuer counsels
- Produce marketing materials for senior originators: bond proposals (e.g. High Yield Bonds, HoldCo Bonds, Hybrid Capital, Liability Management, etc.), acquisition financing/leveraged finance pitches, primary and secondary bond market updates, market summaries
- Prepare marketing documents for the deal execution including OM, roadshow presentation, DD questionnaires, loan syndication materials (IM, RAP, LP etc.) and assist where applicable the ratings team in the preparation of the ratings agency materials
- Client interaction as a support to senior originators
- Actively support execution process, including participation in due diligence, client conference calls, roadshow presentations, drafting sessions
- On-board and carry out KYC tasks for new transactions (alongside the KYC support team)
- Process market information (databases, market intelligence and market publications)
- Coordinating and networking with the following internal teams: debt syndicate (DAR), derivatives desk, coverage, product team (Private Placements, MTNs, DCM), DCM Legal in order to deliver focused solutions to potential issuers
- Market research (business/sector/transactional)
- Work closely with and train new junior members of the CLF teams

**Key Internal contacts**
- Debt syndicate team (DAR), Credit trading desk,

**Supplementary Information**:
**Confidentiality**
- You may become aware of information of a confidential nature relating to the documents you work on. You shall treat any and all information as strictly confidential and will not release, disclose or divulge any or all of such information to any other person, including (but without limiting the foregoing) any employer, potential employer, journalist, recruitment consultant, educational establishment, friend, acquaintance or relative.
- You shall not take or make copies of or reproduce in any manner any Information whether by photocopy, photograph, in written form, computer disk or audio tape or by any other means or upon any other media, nor shall you compile or make notes of or abbreviate any of the Information in any manner whatsoever.
- You agree and acknowledge that any release, disclosure, divulgence or use of any or all of the Information shall cause serious damage and harm to CRÉDIT AGRICOLE CIB or any Group Company.

Position location

**Geographical area**:

- Europe, United Kingdom

**City**:

- London

**Minimal education level**:

- Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent

**Academic qualification / Speciality**:

- Undergraduate degree or equivalant

**Experience**:

- Awareness of general business, financial and economic environment.
- Experience in leveraged credit and / or structured finance.
- Comprehensive understanding of the syndicated term loan and high yield bond markets and related products.
- Knowledge and understanding of the financial sponsor community.

**Required skills**:

- Judgement
- Initiative / Proactive
- Teamwork
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to think quickly, make decisions and prioritise in pressured situations
- Remaining calm under pressure
- Flexibility
- Resilience
- Motivation
- Action Orientation
- Creativity
- Team Focus

**Technical skills required**:

- Credit Analysis
- Financial Modelling
- Analytical research and memo drafting
- Excel
- Good verbal and presentation skills
- Internal systems (KIWIS/Diamond/Phidias/Eurecca/Anadefi/ ClientLive)

**La

  • Leveraged Finance Associate

    2 months ago

    London, United Kingdom Taylor Root Full time

    Our client, a prestigious US law firm with a significant presence in London, is seeking a talented Leveraged Finance Associate to join their growing finance team. The firm boasts a global footprint with offices in major cities across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. The London office is one of the most established US law practices in the...

  • Leveraged Finance Associate

    2 months ago

    London,, UK, United Kingdom Taylor Root Full time

    Our client, a prestigious US law firm with a significant presence in London, is seeking a talented Leveraged Finance Associate to join their growing finance team. The firm boasts a global footprint with offices in major cities across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. The London office is one of the most established US law practices in the...

  • Leveraged Finance Associate

    3 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom Taylor Root Full time

    Job Description Our client, a prestigious US law firm with a significant presence in London, is seeking a talented Leveraged Finance Associate to join their growing finance team. The firm boasts a global footprint with offices in major cities across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. The London office is one of the most established US law...

  • Leveraged Finance Associate

    3 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom Taylor Root Full time

    Our client, a prestigious US law firm with a significant presence in London, is seeking a talented Leveraged Finance Associate to join their growing finance team. The firm boasts a global footprint with offices in major cities across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. The London office is one of the most established US law practices in the...

  • Leveraged Finance Associate

    1 month ago

    London, United Kingdom Taylor Root Full time

    Our client, a prestigious US law firm with a significant presence in London, is seeking a talented Leveraged Finance Associate to join their growing finance team. The firm boasts a global footprint with offices in major cities across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. The London office is one of the most established US law practices in the...

  • Associate - Leveraged Finance

    5 months ago

    London, United Kingdom JMC Legal Recruitment Full time

    BBBH51102_1709100372 - GBP£175,000.00-GBP£230,000.00- City of London, London- Permanent**Are you a talented Leveraged Finance Associate with 1-4 years PQE, looking to join a large, progressive Finance department? Progress your legal career in this Top 10 US law firm in London, renowned for their unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and a...

  • Leveraged Finance Associate

    4 weeks ago

    London Area, United Kingdom Taylor Root Full time

    Our client, a prestigious US law firm with a significant presence in London, is seeking a talented Leveraged Finance Associate to join their growing finance team. The firm boasts a global footprint with offices in major cities across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. The London office is one of the most established US law practices in the...

  • Leveraged Finance Associate

    2 months ago

    London Area, United Kingdom Taylor Root Full time

    Our client, a prestigious US law firm with a significant presence in London, is seeking a talented Leveraged Finance Associate to join their growing finance team. The firm boasts a global footprint with offices in major cities across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. The London office is one of the most established US law practices in the...

  • Finance Associate

    3 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Jefferies Full time

    Job Summary: As a Leverage Finance Associate/VP Banker at Jefferies, you will play a critical role in supporting the origination and execution of leveraged finance transactions. Working closely with senior bankers, you will analyze financial data, create financial models, and contribute to the development of financing solutions for our clients.Key...

  • Leverage Finance Associate

    2 months ago

    London, United Kingdom Jefferies Full time

    Job Summary: As a Leverage Finance Associate / VP Banker at Jefferies, you will play a critical role in supporting the origination and execution of leveraged finance transactions. You will work closely with senior bankers to analyze financial data, create financial models, and contribute to the development of financing solutions for our clients. This role...

  • Leverage Finance Associate

    3 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom Jefferies Full time

    Job Description Job Summary: As a Leverage Finance Associate / VP Banker at Jefferies, you will play a critical role in supporting the origination and execution of leveraged finance transactions. You will work closely with senior bankers to analyze financial data, create financial models, and contribute to the development of financing solutions for our...

  • Senior Leveraged Finance Associate

    1 day ago

    England, London, City of London, London, Central London, United Kingdom Jameson Legal. Full time

    A prestigious global law firm is seeking a Senior Finance Associate with strong experience in leveraged and acquisition finance to join its highly regarded finance team in London. The role encompasses all aspects of financing transactions, including drafting and negotiating term sheets, intercreditor agreements, and facility agreements, with a particular...

  • Senior Associate

    1 month ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom SSQ Full time

    The SSQ finance practice is seeking a highly skilled Senior Associate to join its team in London. The ideal candidate will have experience in sponsor-driven leveraged finance matters, working with top-tier PE houses and their portfolio companies.Key Responsibilities:Assist in the execution of leveraged finance transactionsDevelop and maintain relationships...

  • Associate Director

    5 months ago

    London, United Kingdom Future Find Full time

    Posted by - David Robertson- Founder at Future Find Leveraged Finance | Unitranche | Private Debt | Sponsor Finance | LBO**Associate Director | London | Leveraged Finance | £80k - £100k** Future_find are currently managing a retained process, to recruit an Associate Director level hire for a leading provider of Leveraged Finance and Growth / Venture...

  • Senior Associate Leveraged Finance Lawyer

    1 month ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom SSQ Full time

    Leveraged Finance Lawyer / Senior AssociateSSQ is seeking a seasoned leveraged finance lawyer to join their team on an interim basis. The ideal candidate will have a few years' experience working in a leveraged finance team in London.The role will primarily focus on leveraged and acquisition finance transactions. Key responsibilities include:Providing expert...

  • Leveraged Finance Lawyer

    1 month ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom SSQ Full time

    Senior Associate - Leveraged Finance LawyerSSQ is seeking a highly skilled Senior Associate to join our elite US law firm team on an interim basis. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in leveraged and acquisition finance transactions, with a few years of experience working in a lev fin team in London.Key Responsibilities:Assist in the...

  • Senior Leveraged Finance Associate

    1 month ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Noble Legal Limited Full time

    About the RoleNoble Legal Limited is seeking a highly skilled Senior Leveraged Finance Associate to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of post-qualification experience in leveraged finance work, with a strong academic record and a 2:1 degree or higher.Key ResponsibilitiesAdvise financial institutions, lenders, and...

  • Leveraged Finance Lawyer

    3 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom SSQ Full time

    Leveraged Finance Lawyer / Senior Associate Our client, an elite US law firm, is looking for a leveraged finance lawyer to join the team on an interim basis. The role will mainly focus on leveraged and acquisition finance transactions, and they ideally need a lawyer with a few years’ experience working in a lev fin team in London. They ideally would...

  • Leveraged Finance Professional

    1 month ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom caia - Jobboard Full time

    Reporting directly to one of the Directors within the team, the successful incumbent will be joining a high-performing business that has led on numerous recent high-profile transactions, benefiting from a strong leadership team well-positioned to support the training and development of junior team members.The client is open to receiving applications from a...

  • Associate - Leveraged Finance

    6 months ago

    London, United Kingdom Crédit Agricole CIB Full time

    **Description du poste**: **Summary** Leveraged Finance team within the Corporate and Leveraged Finance group is responsible for the origination, structuring and execution of Crédit Agricole's leveraged loan and high yield bond transactions for private equity, leveraged telecom and leveraged corporate clients. - **Key Responsibilities**: - Taking a leading...