12 Month Internship - Sustainable Investment Banking Team

Job description

Job Title12 Month Internship - Sustainable Investment Banking Team

Contract TypeInternship/Trainee

Term (in months)12 Months

Job SummaryJoin Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank's pioneering Sustainable Investment Banking (SIB) team, a global leader in sustainable finance. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands‐on experience in sustainable finance and investment banking within a dynamic and purpose‐driven environment. The role is based in London, covering predominantly UK clients along with a select number of Irish and Swiss‐based clients. The main competencies required include a proactive and curious mindset, a strong understanding of sustainable finance, and the ability to work effectively under pressure.

Key Responsibilities

Support the SIB UK Lead in the origination of sustainable finance opportunities, including developing client presentations, conducting ESG risk assessments on new transactions, and tracking developments in sustainable finance regulation

Manage the business pipeline and structure sustainable finance frameworks while engaging with Second Party Opinion providers and ESG investors

Conduct research and analysis on ESG trends, sustainable finance regulations, and industry best practices to inform business development efforts

Develop presentations for client meetings and standard materials for external and internal marketing

Assist in preparing Sustainable Finance Frameworks and Impact Reporting indicators for clients seeking to issue sustainable finance debt instruments

Contribute to ESG risk assessments and due diligence by referencing the bank's internal sustainable finance guidelines in collaboration with internal teams

Work closely with internal stakeholders, including Debt Capital Markets (DCM), Corporate and Leveraged Finance (CLF), and Energy and Real Asset (ERA), to integrate sustainability into financial solutions

Assist in identifying bankable opportunities for clients and contribute to internal knowledge‐sharing initiatives, such as ESG research publications and training sessions

Required Skills

Proactive and curious mindset with a desire to drive positive impact through finance

Good understanding and genuine interest in sustainable finance and climate change

Knowledge of corporate finance, capital markets, and debt instruments

Familiarity with Sustainable Finance Frameworks (e.g., Green, Social, Sustainability, and Sustainability‐Linked)

Understanding of Green, Social, and Sustainability‐Linked Bond and Loan Principles, EU Taxonomy, and SFDR

Knowledge of carbon emissions (Scope 1, 2, and 3) and their sectoral nuances

Ability to think proactively, prioritise, and work reliably under pressure to tight deadlines

Technical Skills

Excellent command of PowerPoint and familiarity with SBTi, ESG data providers (e.g., MSCI, Sustainalytics, Moody's ESG) is advantageous

EducationBachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent

Academic Qualifications

Graduated within the past 18 months, with a 2:1 minimum or equivalent

Experience

Prior internship or academic experience in finance, ESG, or sustainability‐related roles is a plus

LocationEurope, United Kingdom – London

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Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English