Acquisition Finance Associate

1 month ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Crédit Agricole CIB Full time

Job Description

Business Type

Types of Jobs - Corporate & Investment Banking

Job Title

Associate - Acquisition Finance & Advisory

Contract Type

Permanent Contract

Management Position

No

Job Summary

The Associate will be part of a dedicated team of originators based in London, reporting directly to the Team Head. This team operates within the Acquisition Finance & Advisory (AFA) division, which integrates Corporate Acquisition Finance solutions with Rating & Capital Advisory services.

The role involves collaboration with the AFA London Team Head, overseeing operations in the U.K., Middle East, and Nordics. The London AFA team will primarily focus on the U.K., Nordics, and Middle East markets, with assignments distributed based on team workload and the development of individual skills and expertise.

Key Responsibilities
1. Corporate Acquisition Finance
Marketing & Structuring
- Develop and create Acquisition Finance & Advisory pitch materials for corporate clients in collaboration with various business lines (DCM, CLF, ECM, GIB, and DAR Distribution teams).
- Conduct financial modeling, including cash flow analysis and financial forecasting.
- Propose financing structures (tranching, pricing, and key covenants).
- Participate in client meetings alongside Senior Bankers and relevant colleagues.

Transaction Management & Execution
- Prepare the business opportunity memorandum (BOM) for submission to General Management.
- Draft transaction requests (risk analysis, peer analysis, transaction structure, profitability assessments, and production of bank and stressed business cases) and coordinate the credit process (liaison with RPC, CPM/ALM, Coverage).
- Create syndication materials (information memoranda, bank presentations).
- Produce and review loan documentation (term sheets, mandate letters, facility agreements).
- Adhere to established AFA and relevant CLF procedures.

2. Rating & Capital Advisory
Occasionally, support RCA Senior Advisors in originating and executing financial advisory mandates, which may include:
- Analyzing companies' business models, capital structures, and financial policies.
- Positioning and benchmarking companies within their industry peer groups.
- Assessing credit risk based on methodologies from Rating Agencies.
- Developing financial models to evaluate the impact of changes in business scope, capital structure, and funding.
- Determining and optimizing debt capacity according to rating constraints and proposing actions to meet corporate objectives regarding cost of capital and financial policy.
- Pitching and executing Rating Advisory missions to secure inaugural ratings or optimize existing ratings, enhancing companies' access to DCM and debt capacity.
- Staffing may be adjusted based on workload without sector specialization.

Supplementary Information

Our Commitment to You

Join our team at Crédit Agricole CIB, the corporate and investment banking division of one of the largest banking groups globally. We offer more than just a job.

You will be part of a dynamic and collaborative work environment where corporate social responsibility is integrated into our daily operations, innovation is fostered, and diversity is celebrated.

Crédit Agricole CIB is a pioneer in sustainable finance, being the first French bank to commit to the Equator Principles. Our dedication to sustainability and corporate responsibility ensures that your work positively impacts our communities and the environment.

With a people-centric culture that values every individual and provides opportunities for personal and professional growth, Crédit Agricole CIB is not just a workplace – it is where you can make a difference.

Our hiring process is inclusive, and we welcome any candidates who may require adjustments during the process.

Position Location

Geographical Area

Europe, United Kingdom

City

London

Candidate Criteria

Minimal Education Level

Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent

Academic Qualification / Specialty

University degree (or equivalent)

Experience

Previous experience in acquisition finance Knowledge of Rating Agency processes and methodologies Strong background in Capital Markets

Required Skills

Strong communication skills Strong quantitative analytical skills Team player Ability to collaborate with product lines and colleagues across different locations Quick reaction and initiative-taking abilities Good interpersonal skills

Technical Skills Required

Good financial and accounting knowledge Proficiency in presentation skills, particularly with PowerPoint Financial modeling expertise

Languages

English

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