Starting a career at Crédit Agricole Corporate Investment Bank (CA CIB) means joining a powerful and truly global financial firm. CA CIB belongs to Crédit Agricole Group, Europe’s second-largest retail banking group. This relationship offers financial strength and stability that was crucial to survive through the recent credit crisis during which many firms went bankrupt. CA CIB is operating in 58 countries. It covers every variety of financial businesses which offers a wide choice in career development to its staff. I started working in CA CIB Paris Interest Rates Derivatives Back Office and benefited from the global network of the firm when I wanted to move to Tokyo. The “Refocusing and development” plan started in 2008 that restructures the group to adapt itself to the post-crisis environment gives a sense of purpose and direction in our actions. What is important is that the culture of CA CIB allows junior staff to have stimulating responsibilities and values the relevance of their opinion. I think all these aspects contribute to make of CA CIB an attractive choice for new joiners in the financial industry.
I am working in Product Control, operating in both Bank and Securities entities of CA CIB Tokyo. This position gives me the opportunity to discuss and interact with different actors inside and outside the company (traders, salespersons, back offices, Clients). One interesting point of this location is that it gives me a chance to be part of the solution to problems occurring in many fields (trade booking, trade confirmation, interest calculation and settlement). It also brings me to participate in the conception of new activities such as the establishment of the US Treasury business recently. The point is to find a way to arrange the best service to our clients by using the most efficient and secure process.
My function in Product Control is to control the input of transactions executed by traders. I play the role of a mechanic, insuring that the setting in trading systems and settlements with clients go smoothly and accurately according to the terms of contracts. This position requires and develops knowledge in financial products, trading systems, and negotiation skills. I also create and distribute trade valuation reports to clients.
Hence I must keep in mind the expectations of our clients and be service-oriented. Middle Office offers a good point of view to better understand the functioning and reasoning of a corporation. It gives me the ability to bring ideas in a useful manner.
Credit Agricole CIB is a firm offering many advantages to its employees. As a global bank operating in many financial businesses it offers wide perspectives of development to its staff. CA CIB is a major player in finance. Its network allows staff to benefit from and learn strong business knowledge and practice and become renowned professionals. The culture of the company makes it likely to welcome improvement suggestions from its staff and delegates responsibility.
Staff can also find comfort in that CA CIB is a corporation with a strong commitment to social and environmental responsibility.
| 09:00 | Control of market data daily import |
|---|---|
| 09:30 | Monitor trades call status |
| 10:00 | Check new trade booking accuracy in Trading systems |
| 11:30 | Lunch |
| 12:30 | Monitor Bond settlement contacting Euroclear / Clearstream |
| 14:00 | Update reset rates in trade booking system |
| 15:00 | Check new trade booking accuracy in Trading systems |
| 16:30 | Booking US Treasury trades |
| 18:00 | Distribution of trade tickets to Paris HO |
| 19:00 | Update Fixed Income trade blotter |
On weekends, I often visit Tokyo and its surroundings, take pictures of anything that catches my attention, cycle to develop my stamina, play golf with friends and colleagues to relax.
I also enjoy cooking.
