Job Title
12 Month Internship – Sustainable Investment Banking Team
Contract Type
Internship/Trainee
Term (in months)
12 Months
Job Summary
Join 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
Education
Bachelor 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
Location
Europe, United Kingdom – London
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