Position Overview
Credit Agricole Corporate & Investment Bank (CA-CIB), a worldwide leader in aircraft and rail financing with numerous industry awards over the past 15 years, is seeking an experienced Structured Finance Vice President for its Transportation Group within the Energy and Real Assets Division in the Americas. This team specializes in originating Capital Market solutions, creating / distributing / booking tailor-made financing solutions for airlines, lessors, and rail companies across North and Latin America.
The candidate will join a dynamic, collaborative team and interact regularly with the Relationship Managers and other team members (Associates and Analysts) and the Portfolio Manager, as well as with cross-functional stakeholders including external counsel and various product groups within the bank.
As part of the Transportation Group, the candidate will contribute to a market-leading practice with an established reputation for excellence in structured finance solutions across the Americas region.
On a punctual basis and depending on workload, the candidate will be brought to give support to other Energy and Real Assets Business Lines, particularly the ones dealing with mobile assets (Shipping and Intermodal).
Key Responsibilities
Financing Transaction Leadership :
- Lead execution of mandates on structured & corporate financing focused on aviation and rail sectors
- Formulate and submit financing proposals under the Relationship Managers supervision
- Represent the bank in documentation and closing of transactions
- Manage multiple mandates simultaneously, delegating to junior resources & reviewing tasks as necessary
Credit Management :
Process internal credit approvals for new transactions including closely overseeing quality of credit applications prepared by Associates and AnalystsRespond to credit risk departments questions and present to credit committeeSupervise Associates and Analysts to ensure financial models and credit analysis are robust and accurateClient Relationship Support :
Actively support Relationship Managers on initiating & coordinating multi-product coverage initiativesLeverage sector expertise to identify cross-selling opportunitiesCollaborate across departments to deliver comprehensive client solutionsCorporate Finance Origination :
Contribute to Event Driven Transactions originationContribute to Advisory / M&A pitches with other Business LinesKey Competencies
Ability to work under pressure and meet demanding deadlinesStrong execution track record in transportation finance mandates strongly preferred but strong structured finance background, and lending documentation experience will qualifyHighly experienced in corporate & cash flow financial modelling with thorough understanding of financial statements and attention to detail. Able to supervise and coach Associates and AnalystsResults-oriented with focus on high-quality deliverablesObjective problem-solving skillsPositive attitude with strong initiativeClient facing skills and willingness to travel domestically and internationallySPECIAL ROLE REQUIREMENTS :
Qualifications
Essential
Bachelors degree in finance or related fieldAt least 5-7 years experience in corporate credit analysis and financial modelingProactive disposition with strong interpersonal skillsStrong analytical, credit and communication skillsProficiency in Microsoft Office productsFluency in EnglishDesirable
Knowledge of the internal organization and systems of the bankPrevious experience in transportation financeMBA advantageous but not required