Job Description

General information

Entity

About Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank (Crédit Agricole CIB)

Crédit Agricole CIB is the corporate and investment bank of the Crédit Agricole group, the 10th largest banking group in the world *.

We support major companies and financial institutions in their development and the financing of their projects.

As pioneers in responsible finance, social and environmental commitments are at the heart of our activities.

Joining our teams means working in a multicultural environment, both dynamic and stimulating, where you will contribute to developing a sustainable economy.

We support employees throughout their journey: you will develop your skills and access various mobility opportunities among the diversity of our businesses in more than 30 international locations.

Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation and openness, where everyone is valued and empowered.

By working every day in the interest of society, Crédit Agricole CIB aligns with the Group values committed to diversity and inclusion and placing people at the heart of all its transformations.

All our jobs are open to people with disabilities. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to take part in our mission ?

*By balance sheet size - The Banker, Juillet 2025

Reference

2026-112373

Update date

08/05/2026

Business type

Types of Jobs - Corporate & Investment Banking

Job title

FIG Syndicate Manager

Contract type

Permanent Contract

Management position

No

Job summary

Credit Agricole CIB is a leading underwriter in the primary market business and currently ranks in the top #3 of all relevant FI and Covered Bond League Tables, including FI ESG.

The FIG Syndicate desk can be an extremely busy place to work and the attention to details and understanding of risk and regulation is key. The desk is very hands on and works extremely closely as a team.

Exposure, visibility and perspectives will be offered from day one.

Key Responsibilities

• Interact with DCM teams and Sales Forces to bring new bond issues in the Euro/USD/GBP primary markets;

• Design market updates / primary market pricing / pitch books and coordinate marketing of new issues / roadshow organisation;

• Liaise with sales on primary deal axes / trade ideas / booking of roadshow and handle follow-up + any issues that may come up thereafter;

• Execution of new issues (book-building);

• Liaise, maintain, develop dialogue with key internal (DCM/Sales/Trading) and external business partners, including key Bank & Insurance issuer clients for market updates, in strong coordination with the senior members of the FIG Syndicate desk;

• Monitor and co-ordinate the transaction management activities pre and post pricing (ebook/reconciliation/hedges);

• Keep abreast of funding plans / funding needs / market and macro-economic developments;

• Contribute to discussions with the other members of Syndicate Trading

• Primary teams when appropriate to review market strategy and exchange ideas and any other pertinent information related to primary market business;

• Keep market statistic / reporting / pricing data points up to date.
  

Key Internal contacts

Syndicate and DCM management, credit and rates sales, trading (derivative and cash), research teams

Supplementary Information

Join our team at Crédit Agricole CIB, the corporate and investment banking arm of 10th largest banking group. We offer more than just a job.

You will be part of a dynamic and collaborative work environment where CSR is embraced in our day-to-day business operation, innovation is encouraged and diversity is celebrated.

Crédit Agricole CIB, the first French bank to have committed to the Equator Principles, is a pioneer and global leader in sustainable finance. Our commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility means that your work will have a positive impact on our communities and the environment.

With a people-centric culture where everyone is valued, and opportunities for personal and professional growth, Crédit Agricole CIB is not just a place to work – it is where you make an impact.

Our hiring process is open to all and should you have any particular needs or you may require adjustments, please let us know.

Position location

Geographical area

Europe, United Kingdom

City

London

Candidate criteria

Minimal education level

Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent

Academic qualification / Speciality

Bachelor’s degree or above in business administration, Finance, Economics or any other related discipline

Experience

Track record in client facing and Syndicate manager role

Required skills

Very good presentation and analytical skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Technical skills required

Proficiency in MS Excel, Power-point and Bloomberg Terminal

Excellent Business Level English