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Crédit Agricole CIB

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Consulting
    Banking & Finance
  • Milan

AI generated summary

  • You need a Bac + 5 in finance, 7+ years experience, strong advisory skills, industry knowledge, and fluency in Italian and English; French is a plus. Team player essential.
  • You will advise clients on financial operations, optimize capital structures, analyze business models, benchmark peers, execute advisory mandates, and ensure compliance with regulations.

Requirements

  • Niveau d'étude minimum
  • Bac + 5 / M2 et plus
  • Formation / Spécialisation
  • Finance
  • Solid financial background including project finance (modelling, financial analysis, rating and accounting) expertise.
  • Min 7 years experience
  • Niveau d'expérience minimum
  • 6 - 10 ans
  • Compétences recherchées
  • Strong advisory skills / experience and the personality to develop the business.
  • Advising clients management and corporate client-facing teams on various aspects to achieve optimal financing outcomes.
  • Knowledge of and ability to talk across specific industry sectors.
  • Being Team player.
  • Langues
  • Italian mothertongue, English fluent, French is a plus

Responsibilities

  • The main missions of the RCA Vice President are to advise large and mid-corporate clients of the bank in the context of strategic financial operations such as acquisition and disposals, spin-offs, IPO / rights issue, refinancing, recaps, liability management etc., and on a regular basis (outside of transforming events), with a view to optimizing their Capital Structure and external Ratings if any.
  • The RCA VP position will focus on developing new and existing relationships among key Italian clients of CACIB / CA group large and mid-corporate with a view of:
  • originating rating and capital structure advisory mandates
  • support top tier positioning of financing businesses (loans, bonds…)
  • cooperating with Global Investment Banking (GIB) division to secure strategic M&A, ECM and other advisory mandates
  • support the uptiering of strategic dialogue of Client Coverage and CACIB Management
  • This will include in practice:
  • Analyse and advise companies on their business model, capital structure, financial policy.
  • Position and benchmark the companies with their peer group in their industry / close industries.
  • Elaborate financial model and measure the impact of alterations of the business perimeter, capital structure, funding, etc.
  • Determine the optimal capital structure given rating constraints / targets and propose actions on how to meet the companies’ objectives in terms of cost of capital / financial policy.
  • Assess and recommend the debt structure depending on available instruments and liquidity pockets: debt (loans, bonds, securitization, hybrids), equity and equity linked
  • Pitch, execute and co-lead capital structure / rating advisory missions and mandates.
  • Comply with all applicable legal, regulatory and internal Compliance requirements, maintain appropriate knowledge, complete all mandatory training.
  • The RCA VP will notably interact with the Coverage, CLF, as well as with Debt Capital Markets, Equity Capital Markets, GIB, and more generally business lines requiring strategic dialogue with their clients.

FAQs

What is the main focus of the Ratings and Capital Advisory (RCA) Vice President role?

The main focus of the RCA Vice President role is to advise large and mid-corporate clients on strategic financial operations, aiming to optimize their Capital Structure and external Ratings.

What are the key responsibilities of the RCA Vice President?

The key responsibilities include advising clients on various financial operations such as acquisitions and disposals, developing relationships with clients, analyzing business models, and recommending optimal capital structures.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A minimum of a Master’s degree (Bac + 5) in finance, a solid financial background including project finance expertise, and at least 6-10 years of relevant experience are required.

Is previous management experience necessary for this role?

No, the position does not require prior management experience.

What languages are necessary for this role?

Fluency in Italian and English is required, while knowledge of French is considered a plus.

What type of company environment does Crédit Agricole CIB provide?

Crédit Agricole CIB provides a collaborative environment with a commitment to diversity and inclusion, offering roles that support hybrid and remote work after a successful integration period.

Is there a focus on advisory skills for this position?

Yes, strong advisory skills and the ability to develop business relationships are crucial for success in this role.

Does the position involve interaction with other divisions?

Yes, the RCA Vice President will interact with several divisions including Coverage, CLF, Debt Capital Markets, Equity Capital Markets, and Global Investment Banking.

What is the reporting structure for the RCA Vice President?

The RCA Vice President will report to the Local Head of CLF and the Global Head of RCA.

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Crédit Agricole CIB

Finance
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
2004
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Crédit Agricole CIB is the corporate and investment banking arm of Crédit Agricole Group, the 10th largest banking group worldwide in terms of tier 1 capital (The Banker, July 2022). Nearly 8,600 employees across Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and North Africa support Crédit Agricole CIB's clients, meeting their financial needs throughout the world. Crédit Agricole CIB offers its large corporate and institutional clients a range of products and services in capital markets activities, investment banking, structured finance, commercial banking and international trade. The Bank is a pioneer in the area of climate finance, and is currently a market leader in this segment with a complete offer for all its clients.