Associate/Vice President - ECA & Multilateral Financing Solutions (“EFS”), Middle East
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The Associate/Vice President will support the origination, structuring, execution and portfolio management of Export Credit Agency (“ECA”), multilateral agencies, and private insurers finance transactions across the Middle East (Gulf Cooperation Council & Egypt).
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Job Description
The Associate/Vice President will support the origination, structuring, execution and portfolio management of Export Credit Agency (“ECA”), multilateral agencies, and private insurers finance transactions across the Middle East (Gulf Cooperation Council & Egypt).
The role requires strong client relationship capabilities, transaction execution skills, and the ability to coordinate internally across products, coverage, legal, compliance, distribution, and risk teams, as well as externally with ECAs, borrowers, sponsors, advisors, and other lenders.
The successful candidate is expected to progressively develop into a senior originator and trusted advisor for clients and internal stakeholders regionally and globally.
Develop EFS activities in the region.
This includes internal and external marketing, origination and, when needed, acting as Deal Leader/Transaction Manager of EFS transactions.
Origination & Business Development
Support the development of the EFS franchise across the Middle East.
Identify and originate ECA-backed financing opportunities with sovereigns, corporates, project sponsors, and financial institutions.
Draft indicative offers in collaboration with the Products & Structuring team of the EFS business line.
Maintain And Develop Relationships With
Clients and government entities.
Export Credit Agencies.
Exporters and EPC contractors.
Financial institutions and syndicate banks.
External advisors and consultants.
Work closely with Coverage and other product teams to deliver integrated financing solutions.
• Transaction Structuring & Execution
- In collaboration with the Products and Structuring team, structure and execute ECA-covered and structured export finance transactions across various sectors including infrastructure, energy, transport, industrials, and telecom.
- Coordinate due diligence processes including financial, technical, legal, insurance and environmental & social aspects.
- Lead or support negotiations of financing documentation alongside the Products & Structuring team and external counsel.
- Prepare credit applications, internal committee materials, and transaction presentations.
- Coordinate execution processes from mandate through signing and financial lose.
• Portfolio & Risk Management
Monitor transaction performance and ongoing client relationships.
Support portfolio reviews, waivers, amendments, and refinancing opportunities.
Work Closely With
Coverage teams.
Products & Structuring tea.
Trade Finance.
Syndication & Distribution.
Sustainable Banking / ESG.
Legal and Compliance.
Senior management across regional and global platforms.
Contribute to strategic initiatives, business planning, and franchise development.
Legal And Regulatory Responsibilities
Comply with all applicable legal, regulatory and internal Compliance requirements, including, but not limited to, the CACIB MEA Compliance manual and Compliance policies and procedures as issued from time to time; Financial Security requirements, including, but not limited to, the prevention of Financial Crime and Fraud including reporting obligations to the Money Laundering Reporting Officer/Compliance Officer.
Maintain appropriate knowledge to ensure to be fully qualified to undertake the role.
Complete all mandatory training as required to attain and maintain competence.
Secondary Duties
Any other duties maybe assigned.
Application criteria
Company Crédit Agricole CIB
- 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
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