12 Month Internship - Sustainable Investment Banking Team

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Crédit Agricole CIB

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London, United Kingdom

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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 that are, but are not limited to:


  • 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


Minimal education level

Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent


Academic qualification / Speciality


  • 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


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 required


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