Junior Credit Analyst (H/F)

Company overview and role : CIC Private Debt, a subsidiary of La Française, is the private debt arm of Crédit Mutuel Alliance Fédérale specialized in direct lending in corporate and infrastructure debt. Established in 2003, CIC Private Debt has € 4 billion of assets under management across mezzanine, unitranche and senior secured debt, managed by 45 professionals based in Paris, London and Frankfurt. CIC Private Debt is looking for a Junior Analyst in Frankfurt to support the development of its small and mid-cap direct lending activities in the DACH region (engl.: GSA region, i.e. Germany, Austria and Switzerland). Main tasks of the Junior Credit Analyst : The Junior Analyst will assist the DACH Investment Director, in cooperation with the Paris-based investment teams, on the following tasks (not exclusive): • Deal sourcing of direct lending opportunities in the DACH market, mainly in LBO situations (acquisitions, growth financing, dividend recap, complex refinancing, …) • Selection process based on weekly pipeline review, pre-IC presentations on preselected opportunities and final IC presentation to committee members on selected deals • Credit research, review of due diligence materials, participation in management presentations and due diligence sessions • Preparation of investment memos including LBO and cash flow-based lending modelling and presentation to investment committees • Preparation of term sheets and financing offers and negotiation with other parties (equity sponsor, debt advisor, banks…) • Monitoring of deals in the portfolio (follow up, board meetings, ...) • Contribution to fund raising due-diligence and fund reporting • Day-to-day administrative activities

Required profile • Graduated from business school or university, and/or MBA with focus on corporate finance, accounting or similar subjects • Proficiency in cash flow modelling (Excel) and advanced knowledge in financial analysis, accounting and company valuation • Relevant previous internship(s) in the areas of leveraged finance, corporate finance, M&A or transaction services at a private debt firm, bank, consultancy or advisory firm in France or Germany • Languages: German, English, French Skills • Ability to synthesize and present complex information clearly • Ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines • High degree of autonomy and reliability • Good writing capabilities, especially in English (German also would be an advantage) • Ability to travel in Western Europe for business when required

Le groupe la Française est le pôle métier de gestion d’actifs de Crédit Mutuel Alliance Fédérale. Elle est détenue au 1er janvier 2024 à 39,95 % par la Caisse Régionale du Crédit Mutuel Nord Europe et 60,05 % par la BFCM. Elle est présente dans dix pays, assurant ainsi une proximité avec ses clients et les marchés dans lesquels elle investit. En effet, outre sa présence à Paris, La Française possède des bureaux à Francfort, Hambourg, Londres, Luxembourg, Madrid, Milan, Singapour et Séoul. Elle poursuit à ce titre une stratégie de développement en France et à l’international.