US Analyst - Energy and Real Assets Advisory

Start Date: ASAP

About Credit Agricole CIB

Credit Agricole CIB (“CACIB”) is the Corporate and Investment Banking arm of the Credit Agricole Group, the 10th largest bank worldwide in terms of balance sheet size (The Banker, July 2023). With more than 9,000 employees and 30 locations around the globe, CACIB is one of the largest international banks and offers its clients a broad range of products and services in capital markets, investment banking, structured finance and corporate banking.

Energy and Real Assets Advisory

CACIB’s Energy and Real Assets Advisory team provides clients with industry-leading project finance expertise with a global team dedicated to advising clients on transactions in the Infrastructure and Power & Utilities sectors. Our team delivers exceptional client service by combining a deep understanding of global and regional markets, strong structuring capabilities and an in-depth knowledge of the business strategies and goals of our international clients.

The Energy and Real Assets Advisory team provides the following services:

• Debt Advisory: Structure and raise senior, mezzanine, HoldCo, preferred, and other types of financing for greenfield and operating assets, portfolios, and other platforms utilizing commercial bank, capital markets, and export credit agency financing sources
• Commercial Advisory: Support clients in responding to tenders (e.g., Public-Private Partnerships, off-take agreements) and in negotiating commercial transaction structures
• Mergers & Acquisitions Advisory: Advise on the sale, purchase, or raising equity capital for real assets, portfolios or development opportunities in collaboration with CACIB’s dedicated M&A team

U.S. Analyst Program 

As part of growing our award-winning global advisory franchise CACIB is seeking a U.S. Analyst to join the Energy and Real Assets Advisory team in New York covering the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. 

The U.S. Analyst program offers an opportunity for recent college graduates interested in finance and investment banking to actively participate in this fast-paced and challenging industry. We provide our U.S. Analysts with the opportunity to learn and develop their skills on real transactions by working with clients, preparing deliverables, and being involved in the entire transaction process. 

The U.S. Analyst position is available for a maximum of two years. The goal of the U.S. Analyst program is to develop the ideal candidate into a full-time position at the end of the two years. 

Job Description

• Play a key role on deal teams for transactions in the energy and infrastructure sectors (including renewables, hydrogen, transportation, etc.) by supporting senior deal team members
• Prepare complex financial models from scratch and conduct financial analysis 
• Create and prepare high quality presentations for clients, investors, and lenders 
• Assist in the diligence process by reviewing project documents (such as engineering reports, power purchase agreements and other project related contracts), financial and legal reports, and other documentation 
• Support research, analysis, and preparation of pitches and other materials to proactively understand client needs and originate new business 
• Stay up to date on industry news, trends, and actively participate in idea generation 

Candidate Profile

• Minimum Qualifications
  • BA or BS in finance, economics, engineering, mathematics or related fields
  • College graduation date between August 2023 and August 2024 (less than one year of experience)
  • Candidate must be eligible to work in the United States
  • Candidate must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future

• Essential Qualifications
  • Strong knowledge of MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint and Word)
  • Strong problem solving, quantitative, and analytical skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to manage competing responsibilities and deadlines in a timely and efficient manner while working under pressure 
  • Results oriented attitude, with high attention to detail and committed to producing high quality work products 
  • Strong interpersonal skills and able take direction with limited oversight
  • Interest in the energy and infrastructure sectors (including renewables, hydrogen, transportation, etc.)

• Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in financial modelling (ideally in project finance modelling)
  • Experience in project finance, structured finance, or corporate finance
  • Experience performing research, analysis, and synthesizing materials in a professional setting (e.g., banking, finance, or consulting)
  • Proficiency in Spanish (not required, but very helpful for opportunities in Latin America)