Job Description

Department Mission:Within CUSO Risk department, the Credit Risk Loan Review Unit is responsible for ensuring an independent review of the credit portfolio (Structured Finance, Corporate Loans, Leveraged Finance, Real Estate, Trade Finance etc.) booked in the US Branches of CACIB on a timely basis. This review covers the quality and completeness of the credit analysis done in the underwriting of the loan, the risk rating assigned to the loan and the adequacy and consistency of the supporting legal documentation in accordance with the credit approvals and the Risk Policies and Procedures of CACIB. The department generates reports to CA-CIB/CUSO Management and RPC (Risk & Permanent Control) in New York and Paris.Reporting:Reporting locally to the Head of Credit Risk Loan Review which is overseen by the Head of CUSO CRO.Position Description:The individual will assist in implementation of the annually defined loan review program by collecting, organizing and filing the data necessary for the Loan Review Analysts to review the portfolio. This includes searching data from external sources on markets, industries and the companies to be analyzed, downloading internal information from the various CA-CIB systems including the loan accounting system, the legal document system(LEDOS) the covenant monitoring system(COSMOS), the loan closing system (Galaxy), the risk rating system (the models) and the credit review system). The associate will also do research on individual portfolios, and present summaries of information to be included in the reports.Other responsibilities will include:xc2xb7Obtain information from both internal and external sources for the reviewsxc2xb7Assist in quarterly Risk Assessment and automation of reportingxc2xb7Participate in the credit risk review portion of the loan review process following the steps to conduct a loan review and obtain information for the process.xc2xb7Participate in the review of the internal risk assignment in accordance with the rating matrix guidelines (Anadefi data entry verification)xc2xb7Confirmation that covenants have been entered into the system accurately, confirm that covenant calculations are accurate, verify that the systems reflect the approved amounts to the correct legal entities.xc2xb7Assist in documenting the Loan Review Program and Analysis, in a traceable way.xc2xb7Assist the Head of Credit Risk Review collecting information to respond to both internal and external auditors (Regulatory & Bank auditors) during exams.Supplementary InformationCredit Agricole Corporate & Investment Bank's Credit Risk Loan Review department is seeking a recent graduate who wants to develop experience in the Financial Industry. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong initiative, able to work under pressure and have an understanding of banking and capital markets.The U.S. Associate program offers an opportunity for recent college graduates interested in finance and investment banking to actively participate in this fast-paced and challenging industry. We provide our U.S. Associates with the tools necessary for professional growth and career advancement. The U.S. Associate experience fosters the opportunity to connect with people who can help guide you career.The U.S. Associate position will be available for a maximum of 2 years. The goal of the U.S. Associate program is to develop the ideal candidate into a potential full-time position at the end of the two years.Position locationGeographical areaAmerica, United States Of AmericaCityNEW YORKCandidate criteriaMinimal education levelBachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalentAcademic qualification / SpecialityMinimum Qualifications:
xc2xb7Candidate must be eligible to work in the United States
xc2xb7Candidate must not require Visa Sponsorship now or in the future
xc2xb7BA/BS or equivalent with accounting background and/or financial analysisExperiencePreferred Qualifications:
xc2xb7Ability to read financial statements and willing to read legal documents
xc2xb7Proactive xe2x80x9cno surprisexe2x80x9d approach, in communicating issues and confidence to ask questions when dealing with unfamiliar informationLanguagesEnglish

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