12 Month Internship - Bonds Middle Office

Job title

12 Month Internship - Bonds Middle Office

Company overview

Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank (Crédit Agricole CIB) is the corporate and investment bank of the Crédit Agricole group, a global banking leader. The bank supports major companies and financial institutions in development and financing, with a commitment to responsible finance, sustainability, diversity, and inclusion. Crédit Agricole CIB offers a dynamic, multicultural environment with opportunities for professional growth across more than 30 international locations.

Job summary

As an Intern in the Middle Office Bonds Sales Support team, you will gain exposure to the control and support functions for the Global Markets Division sales desks. This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop a foundational understanding of financial markets, operational processes, and the role of Middle Office in bridging Front Office trading and Back Office settlement. You will enhance skills such as analytical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication.

Key responsibilities

• Validate sales deals in the sales system and investigate discrepancies in trade economics, ensuring timely resolution of outstanding issues.
• Provide support during Primary Syndication activities as needed.
• Assist with data gathering for counterparty checks and monitoring of simple Straight Through Processing (STP) flows.
• Observe and learn from process improvement initiatives and their implementation within the Credit Market Business Line dealing with products like bonds and repos.
• Support the team in gathering and compiling data for reporting purposes and document basic processes.

Supplementary information

Join Crédit Agricole CIB, the corporate and investment banking arm of a leading global banking group. The environment emphasizes CSR, innovation, and diversity. Crédit Agricole CIB is a pioneer in sustainable finance and emphasizes a people-centric culture with opportunities for personal and professional growth. The hiring process is open to all, and adjustments can be made if required.

Location

Geographical area: Europe, United Kingdom
City: London

Candidate criteria

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (or graduating within the past 18 months) with a minimum 2:1 (or equivalent).

Experience

• Experience in Middle Office, Back Office, or Trade Support is advantageous.

Required skills

• Familiarity with capital markets processes and front-office systems for Credit and Bonds.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, maintain integrity, and demonstrate sensitivity to operational risk.

Technical skills

• Proficiency in Excel; knowledge of Excel VBA and Python is beneficial.