US Analyst Global Markets

Crédit Agricole SA; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Crédit Agricole CIB’s Global Markets Division seeks entry-level Analysts across four desks in New York. You will work directly with traders and structurers, gaining exposure to pricing, risk management, and the full lifecycle of trading activity from day one.

Analysts will support trading desks, build pricing models, and develop market understanding. This 24-month fixed-term placement offers a structured development path within Global Markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, math, stats, economics, engineering, CS or a related major.
• Strong Excel and solid grasp of financial markets and instruments.
• Strong written and verbal English.
• Candidate must be eligible to work in the US.
• Candidate must not require Visa Sponsorship now or in the future (including F1, OPT, CPT).
• Master’s in Finance or Financial Economics.
• Internship in Capital Markets, trading, structuring, or a related quantitative role.
• Python, VBA, SQL, Bloomberg/Reuters, knowledge of specific product areas.
• Second language, derivative coursework or trading simulations.
• Intellectually curious.
• Highly numerate.
• Detail-oriented.
• Calm under pressure.
• Team player.
• Proactive and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Monitor positions, market data, and real-time developments across relevant asset classes; flag anomalies to the desk promptly.
• Support pricing of derivatives, FX, rates, credit, equity, and secured funding products (TRS, structured repo, etc.).
• Assist in market-making activity and execute transactions within established risk parameters.
• Prepare marketing materials, term sheets, and product presentations for the sales force.

Skills

Strong Excel

English proficiency

Analytical mindset

Intellectually curious

Detail-oriented

Calm under pressure

Proactive and self-motivated

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, math, stats, economics, engineering, CS or related

Master’s in Finance or Financial Economics

Tools

Bloomberg/Reuters

Python

VBA

SQL

Job description

Types of Jobs - Corporate & Investment Banking

Job title

US Analyst Global Markets

Contract type

Fixed-Term Contract

Term (in months)

24

No

Job summary

About the Role

Credit Agricole CIB's Global Markets Division is hiringentry-level Analystsacross four desks in New York:

• Global Repo & Indexing (GRI) – Equity Finance & Delta One
• FX Non-Linear Trading – FX Options
• FX – Emerging Markets (Brazil / LatAm)
• Global Markets Structuring – Cross-Asset

Analysts work directly alongside experienced traders and structurers, with exposure to the full lifecycle of trading and structuring activity from day one. Each placement offers a clear development path within Global Markets.

Key Responsibilities

Trading & Structuring Support

• Monitor positions, market data, and real-time developments across relevant asset classes; flag anomalies to the desk promptly
• Support pricing of derivatives, FX, rates, credit, equity, and secured funding products (TRS, structured repo, etc.)
• Assist in market-making activity and execute transactions within established risk parameters
• Prepare marketing materials, term sheets, and product presentations for the sales force
  

Tools & Analytics

• Build and maintain pricing models, spreadsheets, and analytical frameworks
• Compile daily P&L, risk, and market commentary reports for management
• Support flow analysis and position management across trading books
  

Trade Processing & Risk

• Input trades into Front Office systems accurately and on time (Sophis, SFCM, Orchestrade)
• Assist with daily P&L reconciliation; elevate discrepancies appropriately
• Monitor position and risk limits intraday; flag potential breaches to senior traders
  

Compliance & Controls

• Comply with all legal, regulatory, and internal requirements including CA-CIB's US Compliance Manual
• Complete all mandatory training; adhere to KYC procedures and applicable conduct rules
• Act as first line of defense — identify and elevate control issues or regulatory concerns
  
• Partner with Sales, Quant Research, Legal, Compliance, Middle/Back Office, and IT
• Liaise with global offices and contribute to team discussions on market strategy

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Supplementary Information

Description of each team:

Global Repo & Indexing (GRI) – Equity Finance & Delta One
The GRI desk manages equity financing and Delta One trading activity, including securities lending, repo, and index-linked products. Analysts on this desk support senior traders in monitoring positions, pricing transactions, and managing the day-to-day flow of a fast-moving equity finance business.

FX Non-Linear Trading – FX Options
The FX Options desk is responsible for market-making and risk management across a range of vanilla and exotic FX derivatives products. Analysts work alongside experienced options traders, gaining hands‑on exposure to derivatives pricing, Greeks management, and client flow in a high‑intensity environment.

FX – Emerging Markets (Brazil / LatAm)
The EM FX desk focuses on Brazil and broader Latin American currency markets, providing pricing and liquidity to clients across spot, forwards, and FX derivatives. Analysts support the trader with real‑time market monitoring, flow analysis, and macro research with a specific focus on BRL and LatAm dynamics.

Global Markets Structuring – Cross-Asset
The Structuring desk designs and delivers bespoke derivatives and financing solutions across rates, FX, credit, and equity for institutional and corporate clients in the Americas. Analysts support senior structurers on pricing, term sheet preparation, and internal coordination across trading, legal, and compliance.

Geographical area

America, United States Of America

City

Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent

Level of minimal experience

0-2 years

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, math, stats, economics, engineering, CS or a related major
• Strong excel, solid grasp of financial markets and instruments
• Strong written and verbal English
• Candidate must be eligible to work in the US
• Candidate must not require Visa Sponsorship now or in the future (including F1, OPT, CPT)
  
• Master’s in Finance or Financial Economics
• Internship in Capital Markets, trading, structuring, or a related quantitative role
• Python, VBA, SQL, Bloomberg/Reuters, knowledge of specific product areas
• Second language, derivative coursework or trading simulations
  
• Intellectually curious
• Highly numerate
• Detail-oriented
• Calm under pressure
• Team player
• Proactive and self-motivated
  

Additional Information

• Licensing:FINRA Series 7 & 63 required upon hire — CA-CIB will support the process
• Systems:Bloomberg, Reuters/Refinitiv, Microsoft Office/Excel, and desk-specific Front Office platforms

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.
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*By balance sheet size - The Banker, Juillet 2025