Corporate & Financial Institutions Syndicate EMEA

This position will play a senior role within the Distribution & Asset Rotation (DAR) platform, with responsibility for the pricing, structuring and syndication of loan transactions across EMEA. The role sits within the Corporate & FI Syndicate team and covers a broad range of asset classes including corporate loans, financial institutions lending, structured commodity finance, funds finance and Core+ facilities. The position requires strong market judgement, leadership in execution and deep understanding of the EMEA loan investor base. This role acts as a senior interface between origination, sales, investors and internal stakeholders, contributing to mandate acquisition, underwriting decisions and the ongoing development of the franchise.,

• Act as a senior member of the Corporate & Financial Institutions Syndicate EMEA team, responsible for the pricing, structuring and syndication of loan transactions across EMEA.
• Work closely with Corporate, Leverage Finance, Financial Institutions Group, Real Assets and Funds Finance origination teams from an early stage to support mandate acquisition and optimal transaction structuring.
• Provide authoritative market insight on pricing, structure, terms and investor appetite to ensure successful distribution across underwritten, best-efforts and club transactions.
• Lead and execute primary loan syndications where the firm has an active or lead distribution role, including bookrunning and coordination of other banks when acting as Global Coordinator.
• Promote underwriting solutions where appropriate, balancing client objectives, market conditions, execution risk and balance sheet considerations.
• Cover a broad range of asset classes including corporate loans, financial institutions loans, structured commodity finance, commodity trader financings, funds finance and Core+ transactions.
• Maintain strong relationships with the EMEA loan investor community to assess market liquidity, deal feasibility and likely transaction reception.
• Partner closely with the DAR Sales team to support effective primary and secondary distribution, asset rotation and balance sheet optimisation initiatives.
• Support secondary market activity through coordination with trading desks, intragroup distribution teams and credit risk insurance solutions.
• Prepare and review high-quality syndication materials including market opinions, liquidity analyses, fee schedules, status reports, presentations and closing memoranda.
• Monitor market trends and maintain robust internal transaction comparables and reporting.
• Contribute to investor development initiatives and help strengthen the firm's market profile within the EMEA loan community.
• Provide guidance and support to junior team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
  
  Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent
Academic qualification / Speciality
• Undergraduate degree within a relevant discipline
• MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification would be advantageous
Experience
• Significant experience in loan syndication and/or origination within a commercial or investment bank
• Strong track record across the EMEA loan syndication market
• Credit-trained with solid understanding of loan documentation, Proven leadership and bookrunning capability
• Strong client-facing and pitching experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and execution discipline
• Ability to perform under pressure and manage multiple priorities
• Strategic mindset with entrepreneurial approach
• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills
  
  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.