US Analyst Global Markets
US Analyst – Global Markets
Crédit Agricole CIB | New York, NY
About the Role
CA-CIB's Global Markets Division is hiring entry-level Analysts across four desks in New York:
- Global Repo & Indexing (GRI) – Equity Finance & Delta One
- FX Non-Linear Trading – FX Options
- FX – Emerging Markets (Brazil / LatAm)
- Global Markets Structuring – Cross-Asset
Analysts work directly alongside experienced traders and structurers, with exposure to the full lifecycle of trading and structuring activity from day one. Each placement offers a clear development path within Global Markets.
Work Authorization: Must be permanently authorized to work in the US. No visa sponsorship available.
Key Responsibilities
Trading & Structuring Support
- Monitor positions, market data, and real-time developments across relevant asset classes; flag anomalies to the desk promptly
- Support pricing of derivatives, FX, rates, credit, equity, and secured funding products (TRS, structured repo, etc.)
- Assist in market-making activity and execute transactions within established risk parameters
- Prepare marketing materials, term sheets, and product presentations for the sales force
Tools & Analytics
- Build and maintain pricing models, spreadsheets, and analytical frameworks
- Compile daily P&L, risk, and market commentary reports for management
- Support flow analysis and position management across trading books
Trade Processing & Risk
- Input trades into Front Office systems accurately and on time (Sophis, SFCM, Orchestrade)
- Assist with daily P&L reconciliation; escalate discrepancies appropriately
- Monitor position and risk limits intraday; flag potential breaches to senior traders
Compliance & Controls
- Comply with all legal, regulatory, and internal requirements including CA-CIB's US Compliance Manual
- Complete all mandatory training; adhere to KYC procedures and applicable conduct rules
- Act as first line of defense — identify and escalate control issues or regulatory concerns
Collaboration
- Partner with Sales, Quant Research, Legal, Compliance, Middle/Back Office, and IT
- Liaise with global offices and contribute to team discussions on market strategy
Essential
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, math, stats, economics, engineering, CS or a related major
- Strong excel, solid grasp of financial markets and instruments
- Strong written and verbal English
- Candidate must be eligible to work in the US
- Candidate must not require Visa Sponsorship now or in the future (including F1, OPT, CPT)
Desirable
- Master’s in Finance or Financial Economics
- Internship in Capital Markets, trading, structuring, or a related quantitative role
- Python, VBA, SQL, Bloomberg/Reuters, knowledge of specific product areas
- Second language, derivative coursework or trading simulations
Competencies:
- Intellectually curious
- Highly numerate
- Detail-oriented
- Calm under pressure
- Team player
- Proactive and self-motivated
Additional Information
- Licensing: FINRA Series 7 & 63 required upon hire — CA-CIB will support the process
- Systems: Bloomberg, Reuters/Refinitiv, Microsoft Office/Excel, and desk-specific Front Office platforms
Salary: $100,000