Commodity Finance Analyst recruitment

 COFARCO, a start-up created mid 2009 is an independent advisory and intermediary firm providing bespoke finance and risk solutions to the commodities markets, with a main focus on Oil and gas, metals and minerals. 

We advise corporate customers, from producers to trading entities on debt transactions and risk management. We act also as a supporting resource for banks and futures brokers in managing their commodities portfolio and credit exposure.

We are looking for an intern (minimum 6 months) to assist the Executive Partner in this period of strong development for the company.

The internship will provide you with exposure to the commodities markets in an international environment. It will also give the opportunity to operate within these markets with a global view, Cofarco being involved in both the insurance market and the banking industry.

Responsibilities of the intern will include in particular:

-       assist in preparing submissions for routine as well as complex transactional and /or project finance transactions on behalf of Cofarco’s clients,

-       develop a financial model with the Client and undertake sensitivity testing of the financial model;

-       effective follow-up of enquiries to prospective financial institutions. Build up a database to facilitate the process.

-       monitoring, under the Partner’s guidance, of existing transactions helping clients to comply with documentation requirements and terms. Build up a tracking system

-       participation into the day to day accounting and reporting tasks of the company .

As in any start-up, the responsibilities are likely to evolve over time. Further involvement with Cofarco’s business and clients may certainly be considered for a willing candidate.

Experience / Qualifications / Skills:

-       Academic background in Finance: ideally final year or gap year (“césure”) at business school, Master Finance or equivalent;

-       Strong understanding of financial statements;

-       Ability to work in a start-up: self-starter able to use own initiative, with an entrepreneurial spirit. Accuracy and sound judgement are key. Able to multitask and flourish in a time-pressured role;

-       Excellent communication skills are essential as the internship involves building and maintaining relationships with counter-parts and clients;

-       Proven ability to manage a project from start to finish/ Highly organized and able to work independently

-       Strong IT skills including advance Excel and PowerPoint

-       Excellent command of/fluency in English is key as English is the main working language.

Start date: Between June 2012 and December 2012 /March 2013.

Duration : minimum 6 months- ideally 9 months

Location: Office is located in Paris 2ndth arrondissement

“convention de stage” mandatory

Salary : to be determined

To apply, please send a CV and letter of application in English.