Crédit Agricole CIB
UK Investment Grade Sales Associate
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About the Role
We are looking for a driven and commercially minded Associate to join our Investment Grade (IG) Credit Sales desk in London. This is a client-facing, revenue-generating role at the heart of our Credit franchise, offering direct exposure to institutional clients and the full Credit Chain — spanning Origination, Syndicate, Trading, and Research.
You will own a dedicated account base from day one, with the scope and quality of your coverage expanding as you demonstrate capability. The expectation is clear: move quickly from guided execution to autonomous operation.
What You'll Do
Client Coverage & Sales
- Manage relationships with asset managers, insurance companies, pension funds, hedge funds, and banks, marketing primary and secondary IG credit opportunities
- Execute secondary market transactions, progressing rapidly to independent execution
- Deliver timely market colour, trade ideas, and research content to clients
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Business Development
- Identify and develop new opportunities within your account base
- Support coordinated client approaches with Syndicate, Trading, and Research partners
- Track KPIs and maintain accurate client activity records
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with the broader Credit Chain on new issue roadshows, reverse roadshows, and client conferences
- Coordinate with internal Relationship Managers on joint coverage activities
- Contribute to continuous improvement of desk tools and processes
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Market Expertise
- Build deep knowledge of IG credit markets, issuer dynamics, and the regulatory landscape
- Participate in desk strategy discussions and industry events
What We're Looking For
- Prior experience in fixed income sales, trading, or a related capital markets role
- Strong understanding of credit markets and institutional client dynamics
- Commercially driven with a track record of building and maintaining client relationships
- Excellent communication skills — written and verbal
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment
- Familiarity with Bloomberg, MarketAxess, or Tradeweb is an advantage
- Knowledge of FCA regulatory requirements and client classification rules
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