12 Month Internship - Power & Utilities

Crédit Agricole CIB; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Crédit Agricole CIB is seeking a junior professional to support EMEA Power & Utilities deal teams in London. The role focuses on financial analysis, modelling, pitches and credit applications within project finance transactions.

The position requires a Bachelor degree (2:1) with 0–1 years’ experience, familiarity with project finance, and strong IT and numeracy skills. Start date: November 2026. The team emphasizes collaboration and risk-aware analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Graduated within the past 18 months with a 2:1 or equivalent.
• 0–1 years of experience including internships.
• Familiarity with Project Finance and cashflow modelling.

Responsibilities

• Participate in origination, analysis, negotiation, and closing of transactions.
• Carry out junior functions within deal-teams: financial analysis, modelling, pitches, and credit applications.
• Coordinate financial modelling for project financings and develop/run models.
• Support marketing, sector research and preparation of materials.

Skills

Proactive

Team-player

Able to work under pressure

Prioritise and meet deadlines

Good communication

Education

Bachelor degree / BSc or equivalent

Graduated within 18 months with 2:1

Tools

Excel (advanced)

Visual Basic (VBA)

Job description

The EMEA Power & Utilities Team forms part of the Global EIG business line. As such it has responsibility for the implementation of the EIG strategy in respect of projects in the EMEA regions.

PF strategy is focused on providing structured finance solutions for its clients and core prospects as well as for specifically approved niche markets. Product range includes senior secured limited recourse financings, as well industry sector acquisition financing, portfolio financing, structured asset financing, subordinated debt and equity. Sectors covered are Power, Utilities and Renewables. Advisory is also particular focus of the business line. All transactions are handled by a deal-team under the responsibility of either a director or VP.

Key Responsibilities;

• Participation in the origination, analysis (including assessment of economic rationale, terms of contracts, pertinent allocation of risks and mitigating factors), negotiation, internal approval process, documentation and closing.
• This job will entail primarily carrying out the junior functions within deal- teams – typically financial analysis, financial modelling, preparation of pitches and credit applications.
• Responsibility for certain segments of a transaction as delegated by the team leader.
• Responsibility for coordinating the financial modelling aspects for project financings and creating and running financial models or assisting in such.
• Participation in marketing efforts and sectorial research and other commercial or administrative duties as assigned – focused on preparation of materials.
• Assisting in internal reporting requirements, sector presentations, etc.

Start Date: November 2026

Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent

• Graduated within the past 18 months with a minimum 2:1 or equivalent
• 0-1 years of prior experience, including internships
• Familiarity with Project Finance
• Experience of risk analysis and cashflow modelling
• Experience through at least previous internships in similar position

Required skills

• Proactive
• Team-player
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to prioritise and meet tight deadlines
• Good communication skills – ability to communicate with people at all levels.

Technical skills required

• Good IT skills – advanced knowledge of Excel software and competence in Visual Basic commands applicable to project finance models
• Numeracy, analytical research & modelling

Supplementary Information

Our commitment to you!

Make an impact that matters

Your work contributes to a social responsibility and sustainable future. As a founding signatory of the Equator Principles and a global leader in sustainable finance, we finance projects that benefit both people and the planet. You can extend your impact through our Charities Committee, which provides annual paid volunteering leave to support causes you care about.

Grow without limits

Access development opportunities across the Crédit Agricole Group; whether deepening expertise, exploring new skills or taking on roles across borders. Our structured mentoring programme connects you with experienced colleagues, while cross-functional projects and learning initiatives help you build the capabilities that matter most to you.

Thrive in a culture built on trust

Be part of a collaborative environment built on trust, autonomy, and empowerment. Diversity is celebrated through our SPRING Diversity network, and our Sports and Social Club foster genuine connections beyond the workplace. Crédit Agricole CIB is not just a place to work, it is a place where you can make a positive impact.

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