International Desk North America Assistant M/F

You will join Credit Agricole CIB Americas as an International Desk North America Assistant. International Desks provide bespoke assistance to Crédit Agricole Group middle-market customers entering international markets.

Responsibilities

• Develop an in-depth understanding of the International Desk’s offering and network.
• Act as a central point of contact for Crédit Agricole Group and midcap clients approaching the North American market.
• Respond to requests from Crédit Agricole Regional Banks, LCL, Le Village by CA and Crédit Agricole Italia.
• Learn the fundamentals of commercial banking in the US, Canada and France, particularly services for midcaps expanding abroad.
• Prepare briefing memos for client meetings and call reports.
• Contribute to account opening and credit request processes for corporate referrals.
• Coordinate with US and Canadian banks regarding inbound and outbound corporate referrals.
• Liaise with international and domestic counterparts to ensure deal flow advances promptly.
• Develop US, Canadian and European networks supporting client international expansion.
• Coordinate with Crédit Agricole CIB departments in the US and Canada on credit requests and LC issuances.
• Research US and Canadian companies, industries and markets.
• Assist with reporting requirements and liaise with the CA Group International Business Solutions team in Paris.
• Prepare presentations and support special research projects.
• Assist in organizing and hosting Crédit Agricole Group visits in the US and Canada.

Eligibility

• Be less than 29 years old.
• Hold a postgraduate Master’s degree.
• Be an EU citizen.

Profile

You hold a Master’s degree from a university, business school or engineering school, specializing in banking or business development. A first experience in commercial banking or business development is necessary.

Skills

• Knowledge of the commercial banking system.
• Ability to analyze client news flow and relevant industry events and provide business or marketing responses.
• Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Fluent French and English; Italian proficiency is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects across clients, product groups and cultures.
• Responsible, proactive, commercially minded, imaginative, trustworthy, accurate and organized.
• Comfort dealing with clients and conducting research.

About Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank

Crédit Agricole CIB is the corporate and investment bank of the Crédit Agricole Group. It supports major companies and financial institutions in their development and project financing, with a focus on responsible finance and a multicultural working environment across more than 30 international locations.

Contract details

• Contract: VIE Programme
• Starting date: 01/03/2027
• Duration: 12 months
• Minimum education: Postgraduate degree – MA/MSc/PhD/Doctorate or equivalent