US Corporates and Financial Sponsors: Coverage 2026 Intern
Job title: Summer Analyst – US Corporates and Financial Sponsors Coverage Intern
Department: New York – US Corporates and Financial Sponsors Coverage
Position Description:
Crédit Agricole S.A. is a global financial institution based in France with over $2.4 trillion in total assets. The Bank offers a full range of services that include retail banking, corporate & investment banking, asset management, insurance, and numerous others. Crédit Agricole Corporate & Investment Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary, provides capital markets, investment banking, and corporate banking services worldwide.
Crédit Agricole Corporate & Investment Bank’s New York City Office is responsible for executing transactions on behalf of multinational clients headquartered in the U.S. Our clients include public and private companies with a large international presence and annual revenues generally in excess of $1.0 billion. Transactions executed on behalf of clients include but are not limited to strategic and financial advisory, syndicated debt, bond/equity issuances, foreign exchange / interest rate derivatives, securitization, trade finance and structured transactions.
Credit Agricole CIB’s New York City Coverage Team is seeking a college undergraduate to assist Managing Directors/Senior Bankers in the handling of client relationships. The ideal candidate will demonstrate I) strong initiative taking and the ability to work well under pressure, II) the ability to manage numerous assignments at once, III) resourcefulness and independence, IV) a professional demeanor and good work ethic, and V) strong interpersonal and communication skills. Additionally, the preferred candidate should have a good understanding of corporate finance and key accounting fundamentals; financial statement analysis & modeling; as well as valuation methodologies.
The Summer Analyst program offers an opportunity for college undergraduates interested in finance and corporate / investment banking to actively participate in this fast-paced and challenging industry. We provide our Summer Analysts with the tools necessary for professional growth and career advancement. The ultimate goal of the Summer Analyst program is to develop the ideal candidate into a U.S. Analyst – Coverage Analyst position upon graduation.
Responsibilities:
- Work directly with relationship managers and junior bankers to organize both external and internal presentation materials for clients and senior management
- Conduct financial analysis of current/prospective clients related to capital structure, credit worthiness, and financial performance in order to help identify future business opportunities
- Coordinate the internal approval of transactions related to syndicated debt, bonds, securitization, trade finance, interest rate derivatives and other products within the CA-CIB global platform
- Analyze the benefit of entering transactions, maintaining or exiting global client relationships, and communicating your findings to senior management
- Construct and maintain internal models to measure client profitability, risk weighted assets, and the competitiveness of CA-CIB across all product areas
- Conduct comprehensive research projects related to private equity and infrastructure investments in the burgeoning tech and core infra space
- Prepare write-ups, quarterly and annual reviews and other reports in a timely manner
Minimal Qualifications:
- College junior pursuing a degree in Finance/business or a related field
- Candidate is eligible to work in the US
- Candidate will not require visa sponsorship now or in the future (including F1, OPT, CPT)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum Cumulative GPA of 3.5
- Knowledge of accounting and financial statement analysis
- Some financial modeling skills
- Developed oral and written presentation skills
- Advanced knowledge of major computer applications including Excel, PowerPoint and Word (experience using the Bloomberg terminal is a plus)
- Basic grasp of risk/return analysis concepts and tools