12 Month Internship - Project Manager in London

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.

Job summary: The role is to assist the Chief of Staff in conducting various transversal missions on behalf of the Crédit Agricole CIB London Deputy Senior Country Officer (DSCO). The intern will work across a range of strategic projects and governance initiatives involving the London Branch, European entities, and Paris head office teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the COS in managing transversal projects within the London Branch and, where relevant, across European entities in coordination with Country COOs and Paris head office teams.
• Taking ownership of specific workstreams or projects under the supervision of the COS.
• Assisting in the follow-up of action plans identified during project analysis phases and facilitating their implementation across relevant departments.
• Supporting the COS in the coordination and follow-up of digital initiatives within the Branch, working with relevant departments to assist in their implementation and promotion.
• Coordinating process optimisation and streamlining projects across the Branch, with a view to simplifying existing workflows and improving operational efficiency.
• Contributing to the preparation of presentations, briefing notes, and materials for project committees and Branch events.
• Supporting the preparation and coordination of various governance committees, including minutes taking.
• Assisting the COS in responding to ad hoc requests from UK regulators (FCA/PRA), including the preparation and coordination of relevant documentation and information across departments.
• Supporting the review and adaptation of the Branch's Outsourcing monitoring frameworks in line with Compliance guidelines and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Coordinating transformation initiatives to optimise or streamline transversal processes in the Branch.
• Conducting analysis of processes and workflows and producing structured reports and recommendations, including on ad hoc missions (post-mortems, investigations).

Legal and Regulatory Responsibilities:

• Comply with all applicable legal, regulatory and internal Compliance requirements, including, but not limited to, the London 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.
• Maintain appropriate knowledge to ensure to be fully qualified to undertake the role. Complete all mandatory training as required to attain and maintain competence.

Candidate criteria:

• Minimal education level: Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent.
• Academic qualification / Speciality: Engineer or Business school. Degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Management, or a related field.
• Experience: Experience in banking environment desirable (audit, Finance, operations or IT).
• Required skills: Clear and professional communication in English, both written and verbal. Rigour and strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously. Capacity to work autonomously and take initiative. Ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines and functions. Adaptability and ability to integrate new information quickly.
• Technical skills required: Proficiency in the MS Office suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word); familiarity with Power BI and VBA is an advantage.
• Languages: French language skills are an advantage given regular interaction with Paris-based teams.