Apprenticeship - 1 year - Alternative Credit Structuring F/M

Apprenticeship - 1 year - Alternative Credit Structuring F/M

• 19410
• Paris

Company Description

Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking is a leading global financial institution that provides advisory, investment banking, financing, corporate banking and capital markets services to corporations, financial institutions, financial sponsors and sovereign and supranational organizations worldwide.

Our teams of experts in close to 30 countries advise clients on their strategic development, helping them to grow and transform their businesses, and maximize their positive impact. Natixis CIB is committed to aligning its financing portfolio with a carbon neutrality path by 2050 while helping its clients reduce the environmental impact of their business.

As part of Groupe BPCE, the second largest banking group in France through the Banque Populaire and Caisse d’Epargne retail networks, Natixis CIB benefits from the Group’s financial strength and solid financial ratings (Standard & Poor's: A+, Moody's: A1, Fitch Ratings: A+, R&I: A+).

Job Description

You will join our Alternative Credit Structuring team within the Corporate and Investment Banking Division department, which is seeking an Alternative Credit Structuring Assistant for a 1-year duration starting in September 2026.

More specifically within Global Markets, the team is involved in the structuring of illiquid credit assets to design financing, investment, and risk transfer solutions for an institutional clientele composed of banks, insurers, and funds.

This role offers the opportunity to work in close collaboration with senior structurers in Paris, but also to gain experience within a truly international team covering clients in Europe and the United States.

In collaboration with your tutor, your main responsibilities will be:

Integrate into an experienced, dynamic, and fast-growing team;

Work in an international environment and interact with all stakeholders in a transaction;

Develop technical skills in structured products and all business lines interacting with the Alternative Credit team;

Acquire knowledge of underlying companies seeking financing, their markets, and sectors;

Develop an internal network within Global Markets in Paris and London.

#FinanceTransformative

You will thrive in an international and inclusive environment that fosters collaboration with concrete missions and real impact. We will support you throughout your experience with us so that you can learn and develop your skills while working alongside experienced professionals.

You also have the opportunity to engage with our corporate foundation to support societal causes you care about.

In addition to an attractive salary calculated based on your education and level of study, you will benefit from 60% reimbursement of your transportation pass, paid leave, access to the company restaurant, as well as health and provident coverage.

You will also benefit from profit-sharing and/or participation schemes pro-rata to your time spent with us.

You may also have access to the works council, depending on your time with us.

Required Skills/Qualifications/Experience

Student Bac+5 level, you are pursuing a degree (university, business school, or engineering school) with a specialization in Finance.You are perfectly fluent in French and English (C1 level required).You are comfortable with the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel, and have basic knowledge of VBA & Python.You demonstrate great attention to detail and rigorous accuracy in all your tasks.You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to foster collaboration within the team.Previous experience in structured finance or with rating agencies is appreciated, but not mandatory. For a better review of your application, please indicate on your CV the type of contract (apprenticeship or professionalization) offered by your school, as well as the work-study schedule.