Job description

Business type

Types of Jobs - Corporate & Investment Banking

Job title

Associate - Leveraged Finance Syndicate

Contract type

Permanent Contract

Expected start date

14/12/2026

Management position

No

Job summary

Leveraged Finance Syndicate Associate

About the Role
Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank (CACIB) is seeking a talented and motivated Leveraged Finance Syndicate Associate to join our Leveraged and Telecom Finance Syndicate team in London.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of CACIB's debt capital markets platform, playing a key role in the origination, pricing, structuring and distribution of Leveraged Loans and High Yield Bonds across EMEA. You will work closely with senior syndicate professionals, origination teams, financial sponsors and the broader investor community to execute high-profile transactions.

Key Responsibilities
Transaction Execution & Syndication

• Support senior team members in executing syndicate activities across Leveraged Loans, HY Bonds and Telecom Finance mandates
• Coordinate with deal teams from the earliest stages of transactions, including pricing comparables analysis, terms review, liquidity assessment and lending pool composition
• Assist in the preparation and production of DAR Opinions, liquidity analyses, invitation letters, status reports, fee schedules, press releases and closing memos
• Arrange lender presentations and roadshows
• Liaise with internal DAR contacts to ensure transactions are registered for Bookrunner League Table credits

Origination Support

• Work alongside senior team members to support Corporate Leveraged Finance (CLF) origination activities
• Help prepare pitch decks and attend pitch meetings with financial sponsors and corporate clients
• Ensure transactions are structured and priced to meet investor market requirements

Investor Engagement

• Develop and maintain relationships within the leveraged investor community through calls, meetings and marketing events
• Engage with investors to gauge market sentiment, liquidity and likely reaction to upcoming transactions
• Monitor and report on market trends and developments, producing regular internal and external market updates

What We're Looking For:

• Prior experience in leveraged finance, loan syndications, DCM or a related capital markets role
• Strong understanding of leveraged loan and HY bond markets, structures and documentation
• Ability to analyse pricing comparables, market liquidity and investor dynamics
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in producing high-quality transaction materials under tight deadlines

Supplementary Information

Our commitment to you!

Make an impact that matters

Your work contributes to a social responsibility and sustainable future. As a founding signatory of the Equator Principles and a global leader in sustainable finance, we finance projects that benefit both people and the planet. You can extend your impact through our Charities Committee, which provides annual paid volunteering leave to support causes you care about.

Grow without limits

Access development opportunities across the Crédit Agricole Group; whether deepening expertise, exploring new skills or taking on roles across borders. Our structured mentoring programme connects you with experienced colleagues, while cross-functional projects and learning initiatives help you build the capabilities that matter most to you.

Thrive in a culture built on trust

Be part of a collaborative environment built on trust, autonomy, and empowerment. Diversity is celebrated through our SPRING Diversity network, and our Sports and Social Club fosters genuine connections beyond the workplace. Crédit Agricole CIB is not just a place to work, it is a place where you can make a positive impact.

Shape the future of banking

From digital transformation to innovative solutions, you are fully supported to challenge conventions and turn ideas into reality.

Join us

Our hiring process is open to all. Should you require any accommodations, please let us know.

Position location

Geographical area

Europe, United Kingdom

City

London

Candidate criteria

Minimal education level

Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent

Academic qualification / Speciality

degree educated

Experience
• Minimum 2-3 year Syndicate or origination experience

Required skills
• Debtdomain, Powerpoint, Word, Excel