Front Office Analyst, Transaction Management - Houston

Crédit Agricole CIB

• $110K — $125K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 1-2+ years of relevant experience in finance or credit analysis, preferably in the energy sector.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent education required; MBA is a plus.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills essential for relationship management.
  • Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple transactions effectively in a high-paced setting.
  • Proficiency in financial modeling and Microsoft Excel is critical.
  • Solid understanding of accounting principles is necessary.
  • Experience in project/structured finance enhances candidacy.

Responsibilities

  • Assess client creditworthiness through detailed financial analysis and cash flow modeling.
  • Conduct thorough due diligence on company and industry risks to evaluate transaction viability.
  • Prepare and present credit proposals for committee approval, coordinating with teams in New York and Paris.
  • Act as a liaison between various product teams and risk management, ensuring seamless communication.
  • Review legal documentation relevant to financial transactions for compliance and risk assessment.
  • Manage a diverse portfolio of clients with ongoing financial performance monitoring.
  • Coordinate with clients, external institutions, and internal teams to support transaction processes.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation in line with industry standards.
  • Collaborative, close-knit team environment with approximately 15 professionals in Houston.
  • Broad exposure to various segments of the energy industry and a diverse range of financial products.
  • Opportunities for domestic and international career development.
Full Job Description
Job description

Business type

Types of Jobs - Corporate & Investment Banking

Job title

Front Office Analyst, Transaction Management - Houston

Contract type

Permanent Contract

Job summary

Primary Function

The Front Office Analyst will collaborate with transaction and relationship managers to evaluate structured and corporate energy transactions across the full deal lifecycle - from origination through closing - while supporting ongoing portfolio management.

Responsibilities
  • Assess client creditworthiness through financial analysis, strategic business evaluation, and cash flow modeling.
  • Conduct comprehensive due diligence, including analysis of company and industry risks, evaluation of financial structures, and assessment of risk/return profiles across transactions and relationships.
  • Prepare credit proposals in accordance with internal processes, coordinate with credit teams in New York and Paris, and present recommendations to credit committee for approval.
  • Serve as a key liaison between product teams - including project finance, leveraged finance, trade finance, and securitization - and risk management.
  • Review and analyze legal documentation related to transactions.
  • Manage a portfolio of clients and transactions, including periodic credit reviews and ongoing monitoring of financial performance and industry dynamics.
  • Coordinate with clients, external financial institutions, and internal credit and commercial teams as required.
  • Build sector expertise and client relationships through participation in client meetings, industry conferences, and webinars.
  • Support coverage bankers and PCO teams in origination and commercial efforts across the client and prospect portfolio.


Salary Range: $110k - $125k

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Supplementary Information

  • Competitive compensation in line with industry standards
  • Collaborative, close-knit team environment (~15 professionals in the Houston office)
  • Broad exposure to all segments of the energy industry and a diverse range of financial products
  • Domestic and international career development opportunities


Position location

Geographical area

America, United States Of America

City

Houston, TX

Candidate criteria

Minimal education level

Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent

Academic qualification / Speciality

  • 1-2+ years of relevant experience; MBA a plus
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple transactions and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Proficiency in financial modeling and Microsoft Excel
  • Solid understanding of accounting principles
  • Prior experience in financial or credit analysis at a financial institution or rating agency
  • Experience in the energy sector or in project/structured finance is a plus


Level of minimal experience

0-2 years

Technical skills required

  • Microsoft Office products


Languages

English

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