Corporate Loan Origination Associate

Entity

About Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank (Crédit Agricole CIB) is the corporate and investment banking arm of Crédit Agricole Group, the 10th largest banking group worldwide in terms of balance sheet size (The Banker, July 2022). 8,600 employees in more than 30 countries across Europe, the Americas, Asia‑Pacific, the Middle‑East and North Africa, support the Bank’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 market 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. By working every day in the interest of society, we are a Group committed to diversity and inclusion and place people at the heart of all our transformations. All our positions are open to people with disabilities.

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Update date

23/10/2025

Business type

Types of Jobs - Corporate & Investment Banking

Job title

Corporate Loan Origination Associate

Contract type

Permanent Contract

Job summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and analytically strong Associate to join our Corporate Loan Origination team in London. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the origination, structuring, and execution of syndicated and bilateral loan transactions for corporate clients across Western Europe and the Middle East.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end process of loan origination, including credit analysis, financial modelling, and structuring of financing solutions.
• Prepare term sheets, mandate letters, and contribute to client negotiations alongside senior originators and Coverage teams.
• Conduct market and credit research to support transaction recommendations and syndication strategies.
• Assist in the preparation of internal transaction documentation, including Business Opportunity Memos, Transaction Requests, and profitability analysis.
• Coordinate with borrowers, legal counsel, and banking partners to ensure timely and successful transaction execution.
• Review and contribute to legal documentation and syndication materials.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with internal teams including Coverage, CLF product lines, Distribution (DAR), Legal, and Sustainable Banking.
• Maintain strong working relationships with external stakeholders including clients, partner banks, and legal advisors.

Geographical area

Europe, United Kingdom

City

London

hybrid

Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s in Finance or related discipline preferred.

Experience

• Prior experience with a corporate and investment bank, ideally within loan syndication, structured finance, corporate banking, or credit analysis.

Required skills

• Strong financial and credit analysis capabilities, including financial modelling and understanding of legal documentation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and with external stakeholders.
• High attention to detail, resilience under pressure, and a collaborative mindset.