Sustainable Investment Banking Summer Analyst: ESG Focus

Sustainable Investment Banking (SIB) Summer 2026 Analyst – CA CIB Americas

New York, NY.

The Credit Agricole CIB Sustainable Investment Banking team is dedicated to servicing CACIB clients and business lines on all ESG and sustainable finance matters. As one of the most experienced ESG banks with a longstanding history of pioneering the sustainable finance market dating back to 2009, the team leads sustainable transactions across all investment banking products (bonds, loans, supply chain finance, etc.)

working alongside CACIB originators, syndicates and sales team members and advises on latest developments in the space. The Sustainable Investment Banking team sits within Investment Banking Coverage but works closely alongside product teams including debt capital market, leveraged finance and loan syndications.

Pursuing a degree in environmental science, environmental engineering and/or sustainability. A dual degree pursuing both sustainability and finance, business and/or economics is a plus. Expected graduation date of December 2026 – Spring 2026. Minimum preferred cumulative GPA of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale. A strong demonstrated interest and knowledge of sustainability via coursework and extracurricular activities is required and will be technically assessed in the interview process.

Finance/economics-only backgrounds without demonstrated sustainability experience will not be considered.

The SIB summer analyst will be in charge of supporting senior SIB bankers in structuring sustainable finance transactions and pitches. Tasks include:

• Pitches with a focus on ESG materiality and climate scenario models across various corporate sectors and sovereign clients.
• Ownership of ESG market update materials and client pipeline tracking.
• Maintain a highly proactive approach to elevating ESG dialogue with clients by creating bespoke materials leveraging client ESG disclosure and industry benchmarks (SBTi, TPI) as well as the level of ambition of use of proceeds or KPIs for sustainable finance transactions.
• Structure and execute mandates originated, in partnership with the concerned Business Lines.
• Maintain an excellent level of expertise and knowledge on the sustainable finance market to reinforce CACIB as a major actor in the market.
• Provide flexible, adaptable, analytical support and bring comprehensive knowledge of environmental science and a strong interest in financial services.

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, strong problem‑solving ability, organizational aptitude, and strict attention to detail. Quick learner who thrives in a fast‑paced, dynamic, collaborative environment. Resourceful, analytical, and ready to contribute from the beginning.