US Analyst Energy and Real Assets North America

Crédit Agricole SA; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Crédit Agricole CIB in New York invites graduates to join the US Analyst Program in Energy and Real Assets. The fixed-term 24-month program provides hands-on experience in origination, structuring, and financing within the Project Finance Lending team in New York City.

Analysts support deal teams across energy, infrastructure, and real assets, perform financial modeling, prepare credit descriptions, and assist with KYC and compliance.

Qualifications

• Recent college graduate with 0–1 years of experience in finance or a related field
• Eligible to work in the US without visa sponsorship (OPT, F-1, etc.)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

• Assist deal teams on transactions in energy and infrastructure sectors
• Support the team head on project finance activities
• Complete project annual reviews and KYC/compliance items
• Build Power/Infrastructure databases to identify industry trends
• Participate in special projects and ad hoc analyses
• Prepare credit applications with transaction descriptions and risk analysis
• Conduct detailed financial modeling and valuation analyses
• Liaise with internal/external stakeholders (back/middle office, banks)
• Respond to internal requests from audit and control committees
• Support KYC, client onboarding, and compliance efforts

Skills

Financial analysis

Communication

Autonomy

Tools

Excel

Job description

US Analyst Energy and Real Assets North America

Job type: Corporate & Investment Banking

Job title

US Analyst Energy and Real Assets North America

Contract type

Fixed-Term Contract

Term (in months)

24

Job summary

Crédit Agricole CIB is the Corporate and Investment Banking arm of the Crédit Agricole Group, the 10th largest banking group worldwide by balance sheet size(The Banker, 2022). The Bank offers clients a broad range of products and services across capital markets, investment banking, structured finance, and corporate banking.

As the No. 1 retail bank in France, Crédit Agricole is the leading financial partner of the French economy and one of the largest retail banks in Europe — committed to building a world-class European leader in banking and insurance in accordance with the UN Global Compact.

US Analyst Program Summary

The U.S. Analyst Program offers recent college graduates the opportunity to actively participate in investment banking within a high-profile department at Crédit Agricole CIB. Analysts receive the tools and mentorship needed for professional growth and career advancement. The program runs for a maximum of two years, with the goal of converting top performers into full-time employees.

Divisional Overview

The Energy and Real Assets team originates and structures complex financings with deep expertise across energy, infrastructure, transportation, real estate, and lodging sectors. As part of the Energy & Infrastructure Group, the US Analyst will be a member of the Project Finance Lending team in New York City, covering the North America region by supporting new deal opportunities (Origination) and the team head. The split could be equally balanced or vary as required.

Responsibilities

• Play a role on deal teams for transactions in the energy and infrastructure sectors (including solar, wind and battery power generation projects as well as infrastructure projects) by supporting deal team members.
• Support the team head
• Complete project annual reviews, including internal worksheets and applications (rating grid, environmental screening, profitability calculation, KYC forms, and other compliance items)
• Assist in building Power/Infrastructure databases to identify industry trends
• Participate in special projects and ad hoc analysis
• Support preparation of credit applications, including transaction descriptions, key feature summaries, and risk analysis
• Conduct detailed financial modeling and valuation analyses
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including middle/back office, agent banks, and participating banks involved in loan portfolio management
• Respond to internal requests from audit, internal control, and new activity/product and operational process committees
• Support KYC, client onboarding, and compliance efforts

Geographical area

America, United States Of America

Minimum Qualifications

• Recent college graduate with 0–1 years of experience in Finance or a related field
• Candidate must be eligible to work in the US
• Must not require visa sponsorship for U.S. employment now or in the future (OPT, F-1, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with energy and infrastructure projects
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with strong Excel skills
• Familiarity with financial modeling
• Ability to analyze and summarize information
• Ability to prioritize effectively
• Ability to work autonomously

Compensation: $100,000

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