Loan Sales ( Real assets )

Crédit Agricole SA; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Crédit Agricole CIB in London is seeking a driven Loan Sales professional to join the Distribution and Asset Rotation (DAR) team. You will market primary and secondary loan opportunities to institutional investors and develop lasting relationships across Banks, Asset Managers, and Hedge Funds.

You will collaborate with syndicate, trading, origination, and relationship management teams to deliver best-in-class execution and service, while adhering to FCA/KYC controls and risk procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience in loan sales, syndicated lending, or institutional fixed income sales.
• Familiarity with Real Asset sectors and loan market dynamics (primary and secondary).
• An established network within the institutional investor community.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Commercially focused with a track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Sound understanding of FCA regulatory requirements and KYC processes.
• Ability to work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Market primary syndications and private placement transactions to investors, coordinating Q&A between investors and internal deal teams
• Distribute secondary loan opportunities directly and via axe sheet, working in close collaboration with secondary trading desks and other DAR distributors
• Develop and execute marketing strategies in line with SLT and syndicate direction
• Build and maintain deep, long-term relationships with your assigned investor coverage — including Banks, Asset Managers, Private Banks, Insurance Companies, and Hedge Funds
• Maintain regular dialogue with investors to understand their appetite and requirements, feeding this intelligence back to the Portfolio Finance (PF) team and other internal stakeholders

Skills

Loan sales

Syndicated lending

Institutional fixed income

Investor network

Communication

Sales targets

FCA & KYC

Education

Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent

Job description

Types of Jobs - Corporate & Investment Banking

Job title

Loan Sales ( Real assets )

Contract type

Permanent Contract

15/12/2026

No

Job summary

About the Role

We are looking for a driven and commercially minded Loan Sales professional to join our Distribution and Asset Rotation (DAR) team. In this role, you will be responsible for selling loans to existing investors and attracting new investor relationships, with coverage focused on Real Asset sectors across both primary and secondary markets.
You will work closely with syndicate, trading, origination, and relationship management teams to deliver best-in-class execution and service to a broad institutional investor base.
What You'll Be Doing

• Market primary syndications and private placement transactions to investors, coordinating Q&A between investors and internal deal teams
• Distribute secondary loan opportunities directly and via axe sheet, working in close collaboration with secondary trading desks and other DAR distributors
• Develop and execute marketing strategies in line with SLT and syndicate direction

Relationship Management

• Build and maintain deep, long-term relationships with your assigned investor coverage — including Banks, Asset Managers, Private Banks, Insurance Companies, and Hedge Funds
• Maintain regular dialogue with investors to understand their appetite and requirements, feeding this intelligence back to the Portfolio Finance (PF) team and other internal stakeholders
• Identify and develop new investor relationships, expanding coverage across ERA asset classes
• Plan and organise client visits, meetings, and entertainment to promote the bank and its products

Internal Collaboration & Reporting

• Liaise with Relationship Managers, Senior Bankers, Syndicate, Traders, and Researchers to maximise marketing opportunities
• Attend and contribute to regular sales and market calls
• Ensure internal systems are kept up to date with timely client call notes distributed to relevant parties
• Meet or exceed individual targets and contribute positively to overall team and product line budget

Compliance & Risk

• Ensure all clients are appropriately classified under FCA rules and fully onboarded (credit, legal, compliance, KYC) prior to trading
• Proactively maintain KYC files for your coverage
• Adhere to all internal risk management procedures and parameters
• Keep the Head of Sales informed of any matters with potential material impact on team performance, risk position, or regulatory compliance
• Comply with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements, including the London Compliance Manual and Financial Crime Policy

What We're Looking For

• Experience in loan sales, syndicated lending, or institutional fixed income sales
• Familiarity with Real Asset sectors and loan market dynamics (primary and secondary)
• An established network within the institutional investor community
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Commercially focused with a track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
• Sound understanding of FCA regulatory requirements and KYC processes
• Ability to work collaborate.

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 fosters 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.

Shape the future of banking

From digital transformation to innovative solutions, you are fully supported to challenge conventions and turn ideas into reality.

Our hiring process is open to all. Should you require any accommodations, please let us know.

Geographical area

Europe, United Kingdom

City

London

hybrid

Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent

Experience in Sales or Structured solution

Experience

CP8

General information

Entity

About Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank (Crédit Agricole CIB)

Entity

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