Hedge Fund Rates Sales

Credit Agricole CIB; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global banking institution in Westminster offers an Industrial Placement within the Hedge Fund Rates sales team. The position focuses on enhancing trading workflows, supporting daily operations, and maintaining client relationships. Ideal candidates are penultimate-year undergraduate students, available for a full year starting June 2026, with skills in data analysis and Excel VBA. Join a dynamic team committed to innovation and sustainability, where your contributions will significantly impact the financial landscape.

Qualifications

• Studying any undergraduate degree in the penultimate year.
• Available for a full 12 months.
• Available to start on 22 June 2026.

Responsibilities

• Enhance and maintain sales/client/trading workflow tools.
• Support day-to-day business of the hedge fund rates sales team.
• Reconcile daily trades and control revenues.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel VBA

Sales skills

Education

Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Industrial Placement within the Hedge Fund Rates sales team working on strategy and supporting the desk in achieving its budget.

Responsibilities

• Sales/client/trading workflow and tools enhancement / maintenance (mainly focused on products: bonds, derivatives, vol)
• Support the hedge fund rates sales team on the day to day business: morning call, ideas/comment generation, client hit miss analysis
• Daily trades reconciliation, revenues control and margin bookings when required
• Model client trades in CACIB systems in order to check credit limits (for repo and IR option business)
• Task automation / process optimization
• Report creation
• Information organisation
• Communication efficiency
• Sales enhancement
• Trade idea generation

Eligibility Criteria

• be studying any undergraduate degree, in the penultimate year, that allows you to do a placement year
• be available for full 12 months
• be available to start on 22 June 2026
• Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent

Experience / Qualifications

• Desirable: Previous internships within sales & trading divisions of financial markets.
• Required skills Essential: · Data analysis · Excel VBA · Sales skills - ability to create relationships.
• Competencies: · Competent in English · Team oriented. · Ability to multitask with strong attention to details · Excellent communication skills and able to coordinate effectively with Managers, · Ability to think quickly, make decisions using good judgement and prioritise in busy trading situations. · Ability to remain calm under pressure.

About Crédit Agricole CIB

Crédit Agricole CIB is the corporate and investment banking arm of Crédit Agricole Group, the 10th largest banking group worldwide in terms of balance sheet size (The Banker, July 2022). 8,600 employees in more than 30 countries across Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, the Middle-East and North Africa, support the Bank's clients, meeting their financial needs throughout the world. Crédit Agricole CIB offers its large corporate and institutional clients a range of products and services in capital market activities, investment banking, structured finance, commercial banking and international trade. The Bank is a pioneer in the area of climate finance, and is currently a market leader in this segment with a complete offer for all its clients. By working every day in the interest of society, we are a Group committed to diversity and inclusion and place people at the heart of all our transformations. All our job offersare open to persons with disabilities., Join our team at Crédit Agricole CIB, the corporate and investment banking arm of 10th largest banking group worldwide in terms of balance sheet size (The Banker, July 2025). 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