Middle Office Support Bonds Officer

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Crédit Agricole CIB in London is seeking a Middle Office Support Bonds Officer on a permanent onsite basis to back the Global Markets trading desks, with primary responsibility for timely trade capture, validation, amendment and lifecycle events in Front Office systems for Bonds, CDS Indices and Swaps. You’ll work close to the trading floor, maintaining first level controls while supporting efficiency, risk control and regulatory adaptation. The ideal candidate has Middle Office or trade support experience, solid knowledge of bonds, CDS and swaps, fluent English, and a rigorous autonomous, proactive, well‑communicating approach with strong Excel and front office systems skills, able to work under pressure. To apply, tailor your CV to highlight 1st level validation, CDS/Swaps bookings and process improvements, and include concrete examples of collaboration with traders and how you improved workflows; align with CA CIB values around sustainability and inclusion.

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General information

Entity

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.

Ready to take part in our mission ?

*By balance sheet size - The Banker, Juillet 2025  

Reference

2026-108997  

Update date

18/02/2026

Job description

Business type

Types of Jobs - Corporate & Investment Banking

Job title

Middle Office Support Bonds Officer

Contract type

Permanent Contract

Management position

No

Job summary

As an member of the Middle Office Support Bonds team, you will assist in executing control and support functions for the Global Markets Division trading desks.

 

Your primary responsibility will be to ensure the timeliness of trade capture, amendment, cancellation, validation, deal flow and lifecycle events in Front Office systems. Located close to the trading floor, you will develop a strong working relationship with traders while supporting the Credit Market Business Line that works with financial products such as Bonds, CDS, CDS Indices, Synthetic and Cash CDOs, Index Tranches, Swaps, FRAs and Strips.

 

You will contribute to the development of reliable and effective first-level control functions while ensuring proper booking of transactions and participating in various business development projects. This role offers opportunities to participate in initiatives related to client business development, transaction security optimization, and risk control enhancement, as well as involvement in business projects such as new markets development, new products, and adaptation to new regulations and market rules.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

You will be responsible for:

• Perform trade validation in Front Office systems (1st level of control).
• Process CDS & Indices trade bookings, unwinds, and follow-up.
• Handle Swaps trade bookings, unwinds, and follow-up.
• Conduct false/technical counterparty checks.
• Support distressed assets lifecycle management.

Strategy and Business Planning:

 

• Participate in process improvement initiatives for trade processing.
• Support implementation of new control procedures.
• Contribute to new product development from an operational perspective.
• Identify efficiency opportunities within existing workflows.
• Support adaptation to regulatory changes affecting Middle Office operations.

 

Supplementary Information

Join our team at Crédit Agricole CIB, the corporate and investment banking arm of 10th largest banking group worldwide in terms of balance sheet size (The Banker, July 2023). We offer more than just a job.

 

You will be part of a dynamic and collaborative work environment where CSR is embraced in our day-to-day business operation, innovation is encouraged and diversity is celebrated.

 

Crédit Agricole CIB, the first French bank to have committed to the Equator Principles, is a pioneer and global leader in sustainable finance. Our commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility means that your work will have a positive impact on our communities and the environment.

With a people-centric culture where everyone is valued, and opportunities for personal and professional growth, Crédit Agricole CIB is not just a place to work – it is where you make an impact.

 

Our hiring process is open to all and should you have any particular needs or you may require adjustments, please let us know.

Position location

Geographical area

Europe, United Kingdom

City

London

Candidate criteria

Minimal education level

High school / Secondary school / A levels / AS levels / IB

Academic qualification / Speciality

• Degree in finance or previous experience in Middle Office functions.

Experience

• Middle Office / Back Office / Trade Support experience.
• Good knowledge of credit products: bonds and CDS.
• Swaps
• Structured products

Required skills

• Fluent English.
• Rigorous and organised
• Autonomy
• ability to work across disciplines
• good communication both verbally and written
• proactive
• reliable
• high technical and analytical ability
• sensitivity to operational risk
• ability to work under pressure
• Integrity

Technical skills required

• Proficient in Excel
• Good knowledge of capital markets processes.
• Good knowledge of Credit front office systems.
• Good knowledge of Bonds front office systems.