Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance or related field
3-5 years of experience in the finance industry
Strong understanding of financial statements and risk/return analysis
Proficiency in financial modeling and valuation methodologies
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
Responsibilities
Collaborate with relationship managers to develop client strategies
Prepare presentations and materials for clients and management
Conduct financial analysis to identify business opportunities
Maintain internal models for client profitability and risk assessment
Analyze strategic benefits of client transactions and relationships
Conduct industry research projects
Coordinate internal approvals for various financial products
Benefits
Opportunity for professional growth within a global institution
Exposure to diverse banking services and product areas
Work directly with senior relationship managers
Permanent position with stability
Engagement in a dynamic and collaborative team environment
Full Job Description
Job description
Business type
Types of Jobs - Corporate & Investment Banking
Job title
Associate, Coverage Team - Chicago (Automotive focus)
Contract type
Permanent Contract
Management position
No
Job summary
Job Description
Crédit Agricole Corporate & Investment Bank is seeking an Associate to join our Chicago Coverage team. This is an excellent opportunity to develop a career in corporate and investment banking while working directly with senior relationship managers on client engagements and transactions. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the execution of a diverse range of banking services and will gain exposure to multiple product areas and industries. This is a permanent position offering the opportunity for professional growth and advancement within a global financial institution.
Responsibilities
Work directly with relationship managers to develop and execute client relationship strategies
Organize presentations, memorandums, and other materials for clients and senior management
Conduct comprehensive financial analysis of current and prospective clients related to capital structure, creditworthiness, and financial performance to identify future business opportunities
Construct and maintain internal models to measure client profitability, risk-weighted assets, and the competitiveness of CA-CIB across all product areas
Analyze the strategic benefit of entering transactions, maintaining, or exiting global client relationships, and communicate findings to senior management
Conduct ongoing research projects related to the different industries covered
Coordinate the internal approval of transactions related to syndicated debt, bonds, securitization, trade finance, interest rate derivatives and other products within the CA-CIB global platform
Prepare comprehensive write-ups, quarterly and annual reviews, and other reports
Support the team with "Know Your Customer" (KYC) approval processes and other compliance-related tasks
Salary: $120,000 - $130,000
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Position location
Geographical area
America, United States Of America
City
Chicago
Candidate criteria
Minimal education level
Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent
Academic qualification / Speciality
Bachelor's / Master's degree with specialization in Finance or related field
Business School or University graduate
Level of minimal experience
3-5 years
Experience
3 to 5 years' experience in the Finance industry preferred
Demonstrated interest in corporate and investment banking
Required skills
Recent or upcoming college graduate with a BA in Finance or related field
Eligible to work in the US
Not require visa sponsorship now or in the future (including F1, OPT, CPT, etc.)
Minimum Cumulative GPA of 3.5 Internship experience in the banking industry or a related field
Knowledge of accounting and financial statements
Some financial modeling skills
Developed oral and written presentation skills
Advanced knowledge of major computer applications including Excel, PowerPoint and Word (experience using the Bloomberg terminal is a plus)
Basic grasp of risk/return analysis concepts and tools
Technical skills required
Computer Skills
Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) - Intermediate to Advanced level
Familiarity with S&P Capital IQ and Bloomberg preferred
Hard Skills (5 max)
Strong understanding of financial statements and risk/return analysis concepts
Highly skilled in MS PowerPoint and Excel
Financial modeling skills and experience
Ability to analyze and interpret complex financial data
Proficiency in financial valuation methodologies
Soft Skills (5 max)
Reliability and attention to detail
Autonomous; able to work independently and manage processes effectively
Ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities over extended periods without losing track of deliverables
Proactive in tracking follow-ups and engaging relevant stakeholders as necessary
Strong ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with colleagues across teams
Language
Full Professional Proficiency in English, particularly in writing
