Associate - Corporate Acquisition Finance - Corporate and Leveraged Finance (f/m/d)

Type de contrat :Permanent ContractAssociate – Corporate Acquisition Finance – Corporate and Leveraged Finance (f/m/d) Modified on 22/04/2026Lieu : FRANKFURT - GermanySecteur : Corporate & Investment BankingNuméro de l'offre : 2026-111861Job descriptionWith 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, in the USA and in Asia, CLF is in charge of originating, structuring and arranging debt financings for the bank’s corporate and private equity clients. 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.The Corporate Acquisition Finance and Advisory Team provides syndicated and event driven financing solutions to the corporate clients of the bank and is a well-established leading player in the EMEA and Western Europe syndicated loan market and consistently ranks the Top 2 in the respective Bookrunner League Tables.For our German CLF-Corporates team, we are looking for anAssociate – Corporate Acquisition Finance – Corporate and Leveraged Finance (f/m/d)Your missionSupport senior team members with a view to originating and executing bilateral, syndicated and event driven financings for the Bank’s predominantly large-cap corporate and private equity clients.Your key responsibilitiesAnalyse companies’ business model, capital structure, financial policyPosition and benchmark corporates within their peer group within the industry / close industriesProduction of comprehensive financing pitch books for corporate clients in liaison with other business lines (Coverage, DCM, ECM and M&A)Preparation of financial models, including cash flow analysis & financial projectionsDrafting of business opportunity memoranda ("BOM") to be submitted to General ManagementPreparation of transaction requests (risk analysis, peer analysis, transaction structure, transaction profitability, production of bank and stressed business cases, etc.) and coordination of the credit process (liaison with RPC, CPM/ALM, Coverage)Support the coordination, drafting and negotiation of mandate documents and facility agreementsAssist Loan Syndicate and Sales teams in the syndication process (including preparation of an information memorandum and managing of Q&A process)What we offerIn addition to working with a dynamic and successful team with the opportunity to continuously increase responsibilities on highly visible transactions and room for initiative and growth, we offer international career perspectives of a leading global financial institution as well as a comprehensive set of social and economic benefits such as:flexible working time modelscompany pension schemefree public transport ticketSodexo vouchershardware leasing programjob bike programBy working every day in the interest of society, we are a group committed to diversity and inclusion. All our positions are open to people with disabilities.Complément Are you interested? Please register via our career portal and send your application (motivational statement and your CV, copies of certificates as well as your salary expectations and possible starting date).Starting date01/07/2026Position with managementNoMinimum level of studyPostgraduate degree – MA/MSc/PhD/Doctorate or equivalentTraining / SpecializationAbove average successfully completed university degree (Business administration, economics, law or comparable academic degree)3-4 years of experience within an Acquisition Finance/Structured Finance/Corporate Finance division of a corporate and investment bank and/or debt advisoryFamiliarity with banking and capital market products (such as M&A, ECM, equity and debt capital markets products)Minimum experience level3-5 yearsSkills neededStrong analytical and credit analysis skills (incl. financial modelling)Team Player with good interpersonal skills and the ability to work with various product lines and in an international setupFlexible self-starter with strong intrinsic motivation, responsiveness and attention to detailExcellent written and verbal communication skills in English - presents ideas in a clear, concise and constructive mannerFluency in German and English, French is a clear plusLanguagesFluency in German and English, French is a clear plusAbout 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