COMPANY SNAPSHOT
Credit Suisse is a leading global financial services organization headquartered in Zurich. Our business is focused on serving clients in investment banking, private banking and asset management. Celebrating our 150th anniversary this year, the bank draws on a longstanding tradition of excellence and experience in banking. Credit Suisse is renowned for providing expert advice, holistic solutions and innovative products to a wide range of corporate and institutional clients and high-net-worth individuals globally, as well as retail clients in Switzerland. The investment bank operates in 57 locations in 26 countries across five continents.
FULL-TIME GRADUATE HIRES
Approximately 200 fulltime and 245 internships
How many graduate places do you anticipate offering in 2007?
200
In which areas of Credit Suisse are you placing graduates?
Five areas of our business recruit graduates: Asset Management, Investment Banking, Fixed Income, Equities, Finance, Private Banking, Information Technology as well as support functions.
What does a typical graduate rotation look like?
Each area offers different opportunities and roles depending on your qualifications, personality and interests. We also offer summer and winter internships for those looking for work experience prior to committing to us fulltime. Whether or not you’re familiar with what these opportunities might be, you’ll find in-depth explanations and introductions to everything we have to offer on our website www.credit-suisse.com/careers.
Which offices take graduates?
Main locations include: Frankfurt, Hong Kong, London, Madrid, Milan, New York, Paris, Tokyo, Singapore, Sydney, Zurich
What is the ratio of applicants to the positions?
This varies by program. Last year, we had 16,000 applications last year through our London office.
How much do you pay graduates?
Competitive salary in line with all other Investment Banks
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FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATE HIRES
What are your application deadlines?
- Graduate positions are open to students in their final year. Deadline - 23.11.07
- Our Easter Program is open to first year students completing a three-year course or second year students
completing a four-year course at University. Deadline 18 January 2008
- Summer Internship opportunities are open to penultimate year students only. Deadline 25 January 2008
MBA
Full time Deadline - 9.11.07
Summer Deadline - 18.12.07
PHD
Full time Deadline - 8.3.08
Summer Deadline - 14.04.08
Briefly describe the hiring process:
Over the past recruitment season, Credit Suisse has refreshed its graduate recruitment processes to better reflect the differences between our hiring divisions and the different qualities required within each one of them.
As such your first round would typically consist of a number of interviews based on your past experiences, achievements as well as suitability for, and interest in, Credit Suisse and the division you have applied to.
The interviews will be held in London. Following your first round, you will be invited to attend a division specific assessment day, consisting of either a number of competency-based exercises or structured interviews, which will focus on your suitability for a particular group within the division you have applied to.
Do you allow deferred entry and if so, under what circumstances?
Deferrals are dealt with on a case by case basis and are granted based on the reasons given for wanting to defer.
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UNDERGRADUATE INTERNSHIPS
Which business areas of Credit Suisse offer structured internships?
Five areas of our business recruit graduates: Asset Management, Investment Banking, Fixed Income, Equities, Finance, Private Banking, Information Technology as well as support functions.
Which offices offer internships?
London, Frankfurt, Madrid, Milan, Zurich and Paris.
What percentage of summer interns were offered full-time positions in 2006?
80% on average get converted, but this varies by year. Key thing to note is that we have the headcount to convert the whole class, but conversions are based on performance on the job and training over the internship period spent with us.
What percentage of full-time positions were filled by summer interns in 2006?
60%
How much do you pay interns?
Competitive
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COMPANY CULTURE
Credit Suisse is a division of Zurich-based Credit Suisse Group, a leading global financial services company. and its history spans more than 150 years. Credit Suisse is the trade name for the investment banking business of Credit Suisse and its subsidiaries and affiliates.
Credit Suisse is a leading global investment bank serving institutional, corporate, government and individual clients. Its businesses include securities underwriting, sales and trading, investment banking, private equity, financial advisory services, investment research, venture capital, correspondent brokerage services and asset management. Credit Suisse operates in 69 locations in 33 countries across five continents.
We operate in an aggressive marketplace, where talent like yours is quickly recognized and eagerly sought. So, naturally, we want to give you reasons to join us. Let's start with the work you'll play a part in. “Stimulating” and “groundbreaking” don't go far enough towards describing it. We want you to feel as engaged and engrossed in your work as possible, whether you're an intern here or a full-time employee. But this is not to say you'll spend every minute at your desk. Apply yourself when you're here, then feel free to unwind when you're not.
Ours is an open-minded culture that respects, rewards and celebrates diversity at every level. Credit Suisse prides itself on having a unique culture of innovation and entrepreneurship while giving back to communities and making Credit Suisse a great place to work. There really are no barriers to achievement here. We value leadership at all levels and believe you can make a difference from any seat in the firm. Taken together, we believe our approach is fundamental to the creativity that has made Credit Suisse such a global success.
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