Crédit Agricole CIB

Vice President, Portfolio Management - Leveraged, Acquisition & TMT Finance Americas

NEW YORK, NYPosted a month ago

Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is directly from Crédit Agricole CIB

  • Job overview

    The Vice President, Portfolio Management at Crédit Agricole CIB leads the portfolio management efforts for the Leveraged, Acquisition & TMT Finance Americas team, supporting credit monitoring and reporting for a growing loan portfolio.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The role involves managing credit monitoring of leveraged finance and TMT loans, coordinating internal and regulatory reporting, representing the team in credit committees, interacting with clients, and leading and mentoring the portfolio management team.

  • Experience and skills

    Candidates should have 6-8 years of experience in leveraged finance origination or credit risk/monitoring, a relevant academic background such as a BA/BS in economics or finance, strong analytical and organizational skills, financial analysis experience, proficiency in MS Office, and fluency in a second language like French, Portuguese, or Spanish is a strong plus.

  • Career development

    The role offers growth opportunities from VP to Director level as the team expands, with potential to lead hiring and shape the portfolio management team structure.

  • Company information

    Crédit Agricole CIB is a top 10 global banking group with a strong presence in leveraged finance and structured financing across North America and Latin America.

  • Team overview

    The candidate will join the NY-based Leveraged Finance team responsible for LBOs, leveraged corporates, event-driven financings, and TMT sector deals, working closely with private equity funds and infrastructure investors.

  • Job location and travel

    The position is based in New York, supporting North American and Latin American markets.

  • Unique job features

    The role includes unique exposure to leveraged finance, TMT sector deals including infrastructure projects, and involvement in credit committees and regulatory audits, with opportunities to influence process improvements and AI tool implementations.

Company overview

Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank (CIB) is a prominent global banking institution specializing in corporate and investment banking services. It operates through various segments, including structured finance, capital markets, and advisory services, catering to large corporations, financial institutions, and government entities. The bank generates revenue through fees, interest income, and trading activities. Founded in 2004 as a subsidiary of Crédit Agricole Group, it has a rich history of mergers and acquisitions, enhancing its global footprint and service offerings. Understanding its commitment to sustainable finance and innovation is crucial for potential candidates.

How to land this job

  • Tailor your resume to emphasize your experience in leveraged finance origination, credit risk monitoring, and portfolio management, highlighting any exposure to LBOs, TMT sector deals, and acquisition finance.

  • Showcase your analytical skills, financial modeling capabilities, and ability to manage credit monitoring workflows, including preparing credit papers, coordinating with multiple teams, and participating in credit committees.

  • Apply through multiple channels such as Crédit Agricole CIB’s official careers site, LinkedIn, and specialized finance job boards to maximize your application visibility.

  • Connect with professionals in the LATFG team or related divisions on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like referencing a recent deal in leveraged finance or expressing interest in the team’s expansion and portfolio management initiatives.

  • Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'leveraged finance,' 'credit monitoring,' 'portfolio management,' 'LBO,' 'TMT finance,' and 'credit committees' to ensure it passes initial screenings effectively.

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