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Job Description

With its Corporate and Leveraged Finance (CLF) business line Crédit Agricole CIB is a leading international debt provider and ranks among the top players in the EMEA syndicated loan and bond league tables. Present in Europe, in the USA and in Asia, CLF is in charge of originating, structuring and arranging debt financings for the bank’s corporate and private equity clients. Through its rating and capital structure advisory franchise, CLF is also in charge of advising clients on all strategic financing matters from capital structure optimization to formal rating advisory.

The Corporate Acquisition Finance and Advisory Team provides syndicated and event driven financing solutions to the corporate clients of the bank and is a well-established leading player in the EMEA and Western Europe syndicated loan market and consistently ranks the Top 2 in the respective Bookrunner League Tables.

VP / Director - Senior Originator - Corporate and Leveraged Finance (f/m/d)

Your mission

Actively originate and structure new transactions within the CLF-Corporates scope and execute these transactions independently.

Your Key Responsibilities

Origination phase

Establish strong working relationships with the CLF (Origination) and DAR (Syndicate and Sales) teams, senior bankers and other business lines for a seamless and successful origination process; but also outside the bank, notably with clientsGenerate ideas and prepare (acquisition) financing pitches including structuring and pricing in close collaboration with the other business lines of the bank (DAR, DCM, ECM, GIB, Rating Advisory) and also with the other product lines within CLF (LBO and telecoms)Participate in client meetings with senior bankers and other business linesMaintain close relationships with legal and debt advisors and other banks in the region

Execution phase

Lead the drafting/negotiation of mandate and commitment papers (particularly term sheets) and negotiate the loan documentation with the client and/or lawyer (coordinator / doc agent roles)Run alongside DAR Syndicate and sales teams the syndication process (including preparation of marketing materials and managing of Q&A process)Lead and review the drafting of CLF requests (risk analysis, sector analysis, transaction structure, development of bank cases and sensitivity cases, etc.) and coordinate theReview financial models, if and where relevant, with a particular focus on cash flow analysis and financial projections, incl. the assessment of clients’ (rating based) debt capacity and identification of ideal financing structures

Complément

What we offer

• flexible working time models
• company pension scheme
• free public transport ticket
• Sodexo vouchers
• hardware leasing program
• job bike program

Responsibilities

In addition to working with a dynamic and successful team with the opportunity to continuously increase responsibilities on highly visible transactions and room for initiative and growth, we offer international career perspectives of a leading global financial institution as well as a comprehensive set of social and economic benefits such as:

By working every day in the interest of society, we are a group committed to diversity and inclusion. All our positions are open to people with disabilities.

Application criteria

Company Crédit Agricole CIB

About Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank (Crédit Agricole CIB) Crédit Agricole CIB is the corporate and investment bank of the Crédit Agricole group, the 10th largest banking group in the world *. We support major companies and financial institutions in their development and the financing of their projects. As pioneers in responsible finance, social and environmental commitments are at the heart of our activities. Joining our teams means working in a multicultural environment, both dynamic and stimulating, where you will contribute to developing a sustainable economy. We support employees throughout their journey: you will develop your skills and access various mobility opportunities among the diversity of our businesses in more than 30 international locations. Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation and openness, where everyone is valued and empowered.

By working every day in the interest of society, Crédit Agricole CIB aligns with the Group values committed to diversity and inclusion and placing people at the heart of all its transformations. All our jobs are open to people with disabilities. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. Ready to take part in our mission ? *By balance sheet size - The Banker, Juillet 2025