Chargé(e) d'Affaires (Global Relationship Manager) H/F

Under the hierarchical responsibility of the Regional Director for the Auvergne Rhône-Alpes Méditerranée region within the ETI division, the Global Relationship Manager supports the region’s Relationship Managers in covering a portfolio of strategic mid-sized corporate clients.

Working under the operational direction of the Relationship Managers, the GRM implements the actions required to ensure effective client coverage and actively contributes to the regional management team.

Responsibilities

• Understand clients’ strategy, business activity, financial position, specific characteristics, challenges and priorities in order to anticipate their financial-services needs.
• Build lasting relationships with key client contacts responsible for financing and treasury management.
• Support the marketing of Crédit Agricole CIB and Crédit Agricole Group solutions, including originating transactions, implementing tailored solutions and developing cross-selling opportunities.
• Respond to requests and secure mandates for financial transactions aligned with the bank’s profitability strategy.
• Understand and anticipate risks associated with corporate and investment banking activities, assume initial responsibility for counterparty risks with the relevant business lines and monitor risk.
• Manage credit processes for the client portfolio, including ad hoc requests and annual reviews of Crédit Agricole CIB exposures.
• Manage client files in accordance with Know Your Customer, compliance and financial-security obligations.
• Contribute to accurate internal and Group communications and reporting on transactions.
• Work occasionally on cross-functional matters for the regional management team to improve commercial effectiveness, cohesion and collaboration.

Requirements

• Postgraduate degree (MA, MSc, PhD, doctorate or equivalent), preferably in finance from a business school or university.
• Demonstrated experience in a front-office role within the corporate and investment banking division of a major commercial bank, preferably serving mid-sized or large companies.
• 3–5 years of experience.
• Autonomy, initiative, strong commercial skills, communication skills and sound judgment.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills in a matrix environment.
• Intellectual curiosity, analytical and critical-thinking skills, and a positive, pragmatic approach.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and files and set priorities in line with banking requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Fluent English.

Additional information

This role offers hybrid working under the company’s voluntary remote-working agreement, following a successful integration period. The position is open to people with disabilities and to candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.