Crédit Agricole CIB - UK IG Sales Associate

About the RoleWe 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 DoClient Coverage & SalesManage relationships with asset managers, insurance companies, pension funds, hedge funds, and banks, marketing primary and secondary IG credit opportunitiesExecute secondary market transactions, progressing rapidly to independent executionDeliver timely market colour, trade ideas, and research content to clientsBusiness DevelopmentIdentify and develop new opportunities within your account baseSupport coordinated client approaches with Syndicate, Trading, and Research partnersTrack KPIs and maintain accurate client activity recordsCross-Functional CollaborationWork closely with the broader Credit Chain on new issue roadshows, reverse roadshows, and client conferencesCoordinate with internal Relationship Managers on joint coverage activitiesContribute to continuous improvement of desk tools and processesMarket ExpertiseBuild deep knowledge of IG credit markets, issuer dynamics, and the regulatory landscapeParticipate in desk strategy discussions and industry eventsWhat We're Looking ForPrior experience in fixed income sales, trading, or a related capital markets roleStrong understanding of credit markets and institutional client dynamicsCommercially driven with a track record of building and maintaining client relationshipsExcellent communication skills — written and verbalComfortable working in a fast-paced, high-accountability environmentFamiliarity with Bloomberg, MarketAxess, or Tradeweb is an advantageKnowledge of FCA regulatory requirements and client classification rules