12 Month Internship - Global Markets Business Operations - Support to Chief Operating Officer

12 Month Internship – Global Markets Business Operations (Support to Chief Operating Officer)

Location: London, United Kingdom (Europe)

Join the UK Global Markets Division (GMD) in London, where you will directly support the Chief Operating Officer for GMD, UK. This role offers exposure to both strategic and operational aspects of the division, contributing to governance, risk management, and operational efficiency. You will use strong analytical skills and a solid understanding of international capital markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Senior Manager Regime (SMR): Manage the SMR Dashboard, liaising with Support Functions for various reports and responding to user queries.
• Dashboard Improvements: Collaborate with the IT development team to propose and implement dashboard enhancements.
• Governance: Prepare for committee meetings, including attendance, support documents, minutes, and logging decisions.
• Risk Monitoring: Design and utilize dashboards to monitor risks, actions, and performance.
• Business Strategy Support: Support the design and implementation of the UK business strategy in alignment with the global GMD strategy.
• Delegation and Oversight: Document and update various delegations and implement oversight mechanisms.
• Risks and Controls: Monitor risks and ensure proper escalation processes are in place.
• 3 Lines of Defense (LOD): Help design, implement, and document the 3 Lines of Defense model for the Senior Manager.
• Policies and Procedures: Ensure policies and procedures are up to date.
• People and Culture: Prepare communications from the Senior Manager, including emails and support documents for presentations and town halls.
• Organisation Support: Maintain up-to-date organisation charts.
• Technology & Operations: Facilitate interactions with IT and Operations to ensure effective communication and escalation processes.

Candidate Criteria

Education

• Bachelor’s degree (BSc) or equivalent qualification
• Graduated within the past 18 months with a minimum of 2:1 (or equivalent)

Experience

• Desirable: experience in business management, project management, or financial environments

Required Skills

• Good understanding of international capital markets and financial products
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks methodically
• Ability to work under pressure, showing initiative and proactivity
• Excellent communication skills, action-oriented approach, and strong problem-solving capabilities

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in MS Office tools, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to handle large data sets

Additional Information

Internship length: 12 months

Business type: Corporate & Investment Banking

Contract type: Internship/Trainee

Your work contributes to a social responsibility and sustainable future. As a founding signatory of the Equator Principles and a global leader in sustainable finance, Crédit Agricole CIB finances projects that benefit both people and the planet. You may also extend your impact through its Charities Committee, which provides annual paid volunteering leave.

Development opportunities include a structured mentoring programme and cross-functional projects and learning initiatives. The culture is built on trust, autonomy, and empowerment, with diversity supported through the SPRING Diversity network and a Sports and Social Club.

All jobs are open to people with disabilities, and applications are welcomed from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.