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Experienced Analyst - Leveraged Finance (f/m/d)

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Vacancy details


General information


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

Reference number 2026-109119

Publication date 20/02/2026

Job description


Business type Corporate & Investment Banking

Contract type Permanent Contract

Expected start date 01/04/2026

Summary

With its Corporate and Leveraged Finance (CLF) business line Crédit Agricole CIB is a leading international debt provider and ranks among the top players in the EMEA syndicated loan and bond league tables. Present in Europe (Paris, London, Frankfurt, Milan and Madrid), in the USA (New York City), and in Asia (Hong Kong and Sydney), CLF is in charge of originating, structuring and arranging debt financings for the bank’s corporate and private equity clients. Transactions cover the entire rating space and range from refinancings to event-driven situations (e.g. spin-offs, acquisitions). Through its rating and capital structure advisory franchise, CLF is also in charge of advising clients on all strategic financing matters from capital structure optimization to formal rating advisory.


For our German Corporate and Leveraged Finance Department (CLF), we are looking for an:


Experienced Analyst - Leveraged Finance (f/m/d)

Your mission
Origination and execution of new Leveraged Buy Out deals for top international Private Equity clients as well as financings for corporate clients within the German CLF team.


Key Responsibilities

As a member of the team, you will be involved in the following areas:

  • Execution of marketing activities within the context of maintaining and extending business relationships, including preparation and production of pitch books in liaison with other business lines (DCM, ECM, GIB and DOD Distribution & Origination teams)

  • Financial modelling, including cash flow analysis & financial projections

  • Primary risk assessment (research), analysis of transactions (via Information Memoranda, due diligence reports, participation in management presentations etc…), preparation of credit applications and their presentation in the respective credit committees

  • Execution of financing transactions (structuring, negotiations, term-sheets and legal documentation, support to syndication/sales team for distribution)

  • Responsibility for the credit management of designated portfolio files


You will be fully integrated in the teams with a target to improve your technical and soft skills and gain in autonomy.

Job location


Geographical area Germany

City FRANKFURT

Candidate criteria


Minimal education level Postgraduate degree – MA/MSc/PhD/Doctorate or equivalent

Academic qualification / Speciality Postgraduate degree – MA/MSc / PhD/Doctorate or equivalent

Experience 0-2 years

Required skills Strong communication skills Ability to work under pressure on several transactions with different priorities and tight project deadlines Team orientation, strong attitude, motivation and continued eagerness

Graduate Degree in business administration, economics, finance, accounting or related field


Languages Excellent language skills in German and English; further languages would be a plus