Associate - Acquisition Finance & Advisory

Crédit Agricole SA; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Associate to join their dynamic Acquisition Finance & Advisory team in London. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate closely with a talented group of originators, engaging in the preparation of pitch books, financial modelling, and client meetings. Your expertise will contribute to structuring innovative financing solutions and providing critical advisory services that help clients optimize their capital strategies. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment that values innovation and sustainability. If you are passionate about finance and eager to drive positive change, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Dynamic Work Environment

Opportunities for Professional Growth

Commitment to Sustainability

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience at an Associate level in acquisition finance.
• Strong financial background with expertise in corporate finance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Acquisition Finance & Advisory pitch books for corporate clients.
• Conduct financial modelling and cash flow analysis.

Skills

Quantitative Analytical Skills

Team Player

Interpersonal Skills

Initiative

Ability to Work with Product Lines

Education

Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent

Tools

Financial Modelling

Financial Analysis

Rating Agency Methodologies

Job description

Associate - Acquisition Finance & Advisory

Business type

Types of Jobs - Corporate & Investment Banking

Job title

Associate - Acquisition Finance & Advisory

Contract type

Permanent Contract

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced Associate (“Associate” or “Originator”) to join our London Acquisition Finance & Advisory (“AFA”) team.

The Originator will work within a team of 4-6 originators based in London and reporting to a Team Head. The AFA team is part of the Corporate & Leveraged Finance (“CLF”) group and combines Corporate Acquisition Finance solutions and Rating & Capital Advisory services.

The position will report to the AFA London Team Head who is responsible for the U.K., Middle East and Nordics. London AFA Originators will mainly cover all these regions and will be staffed in accordance with workload across the team and the development of the originators’ skill set and knowledge.

Key responsibilities

1. Corporate Acquisition Finance
   1. Marketing & Structuring
      • Preparation and production of Acquisition Finance & Advisory pitch books for corporate clients in liaison with other business lines (DCM, CLF, ECM, GIB and DAR Distribution teams)
      • Financial modelling, including cash flow analysis & financial projections
      • Proposition of financing structure (tranching, pricing, main covenants)
      • Participation to client meetings with Senior Banker(s) and other relevant colleagues
   2. Transaction Management & Execution
      • Preparation of the business opportunity memorandum ("BOM") to be submitted to General Management
      • Preparation of transaction requests (risk analysis, peer analysis, transaction structure, transaction profitability, production of bank and stressed business cases, etc.) and coordination of the credit process (liaison with RPC, CPM/ALM, Coverage)
      • Preparation of syndication materials (information memorandum, bank presentations)
      • Production and review of loan documentation (term sheets, mandate letters, facility agreements)
      • Follow established AFA procedures and relevant CLF procedures
2. Rating & Capital Advisory
   • From time to time, support RCA Senior Advisors with a view to originating and executing financial advisory mandates. This may include:
   • Analyse companies’ business model, capital structure, financial policy
   • Position and benchmark the companies within their peer group within the industry / close industries
   • Assess their credit risk based on Rating Agencies’ methodologies
   • Elaborate financial model and measure the impact of alterations of the business perimeter, capital structure, funding, etc.
   • Determine and optimise the debt capacity given rating constraints / targets and propose actions on how to meet the companies’ objectives in terms of cost of capital / financial policy
   • Pitch and execute Rating Advisory missions, in order either to get an inaugural rating or to optimize existing ratings and therefore improve companies’ access to DCM / debt capacity
   • May be staffed in accordance with the workload on a need basis without sectorial specialization.

Supplementary Information

Our commitment to you

Join our team at Crédit Agricole CIB, the corporate and investment banking arm of the 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.

Geographical area

Europe, United Kingdom

City

London

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent

Experience

• +3 years’ experience at an Associate level in an equivalent role
• Previous experience in acquisition finance
• Knowledge of Rating Agency process / methodologies
• Strong background in Capital Markets

Required skills

• Strong quantitative analytical skills
• Team Player
• Able to work with product lines and colleagues in different locations
• Ability to react quickly and use own initiative
• Good Interpersonal Skills

Technical skills required

• Strong financial background including corporate finance (modelling, financial analysis, rating and accounting) expertise.
• Strong advisory skills and the personality to develop the business.
• Advising clients (CEO’s and CFO’s) and corporate client-facing teams on various aspects to achieve optimal financing outcomes.
• Knowledge of and ability to talk across specific industry sectors.