Summary
Credit Agricole CIB is seeking an Associate or Vice President to work within Equity Capital Markets (ECM) team on the origination and execution of equity and equity-linked transactions ECM is within the broader Global Investment Banking (GIB) within Credit Agricole CIB.
This position requires strong leadership qualities, good business “instinct” and the ability to work independently; Ability to participate in the effective execution of transactions as well as in the production of new business efforts; and Ability to work on many projects with different team members.
In the ECM team, you will be involved in advising, structuring and executing a range of equity and equity-linked offerings, including IPOs, follow-ons, ATMs, convertible bonds, share repurchases, for major corporations and sponsors looking to access the public markets.
Responsibilities
- Work on the origination and execution of all ECM transactions (IPO, follow-on, convertible securities, ATMs and share repurchase) across all industry sectors
- Manage projects in a client-facing role, including liaising with clients, lawyers, other banks, sales and trading professionals, and team members from across the bank
- Participate in and supervise the production of commercial presentations to originate ECM mandates
- Participate in business and financial due diligence involving interaction with management teams, accountants, lawyers, consultants and customers
- Conduct sophisticated financial and structuring analysis, including valuation, eps accretion/dilution, cost of capital and hedging analyses
- Detect business opportunities and exchange with senior ECM, coverage bankers, and product partners in relation to such opportunities
- Liaise with coverage and product groups in preparing materials for client meetings and other ad-hoc requests
- Participate in the supervision and training of junior resources
Competencies Required
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent analytical skills
- Experience of analysis and reconciliation of large data sets
- Must possess the following skills: smart, personable, strong writing, & financial modeling skills
- Proficient in Excel & PowerPoint
- Strong work ethic
Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or related field
- MBA a plus
- Series 7, 63 and/or 79 a plus
Experience Required
- Min 6 years of Investment Banking or Equity Capital Markets related experience
- Equity Capital Markets experience
Skills & Knowledge Requirements
- Good understanding the type of ECM products and execution format alternatives for different client situations
- Ability to elaborate pitches with limited guidance from senior team members
- Lead the local execution of ECM mandates
- Lead and supervise the production of commercial presentations to originate ECM mandates
