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Landed an analyst position at Credit Suisse! Will I receive significant support from upper management while working there?

Credit Suisse follows a very open policy and hence you would be encouraged to interact and ask for support to the upper management. We also had a mentor-mentee program where I was paired with a senior manager who acted as my mentor. You can discuss about your personal goals, interests as well as ...
Investment Banking Technology Analyst Finance Relationship with Upper Management Analyst Credit Suisse
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What compensation can I expect when I take on a summer analyst position at Credit Suisse?

I don’t know how other banks do it, but at Credit Suisse, I feel that the pay is really good. They provide to flights from your school to office and office to school by the end. They also give you ‘housing stipend’ that helps you pay the rent for your internship. Additionally, there are many ot...
Internship Investment Banking Compensation Credit Suisse
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How much support can I expect to receive from upper management at Credit Suisse ?

Managing directors are very happy to get to know the summer analysts, grab coffee and chat but they are not the ones you interface with mostly. You rely on the current analysts for most of your questions, support, etc. So while managing directors are accessible, you will almost never ask them a w...
Banking Relationship with Upper Management Credit Suisse
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Interview coming up for an IB analyst role at Credit Suisse. What qualities should I discuss?

This depends on the interviewer entirely. It's always good to keep up with what's going on in the news and know your resume inside and out. CS especially cares about fit and the culture overall is very friendly and open. Sometimes, the interviews have no technical questions at all, but sometimes ...
Internship Investment Banking Banking Interview Analyst Credit Suisse
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In what ways might a technology summer analyst contribute to Credit Suisse's overall mission?

You might think that you’re just an intern so your work probably doesn’t matter too much, but you are wrong. One of my projects is to actually make a dashboard of large amount of real world financial data for MDs to review. Of course I work with some experienced analysts and others, however, you ...
Internship Technology Analyst Company Mission Credit Suisse
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What should I know to succeed as a technology analyst intern at Credit Suisse?

Having technical skills in Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, and familiarity with databases helps. It really is dependent on the team you are placed on however in the TA program you will be placed with a group of other interns and some will have technical knowledge and others will have business knowl...
Internship Technology Analyst Skills Skillset Credit Suisse
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Starting soon as a technology analyst intern at Credit Suisse. What should I expect when it comes to work-life balance?

Work life balance is somewhat dependent on your team. As an intern most likely you will be paid hourly so you get paid for what you work for. You will make some friends in the TA program as well which contributes to work-life balance as well. It was overall a great social experience!
Internship Technology Analyst Analyst Work-Life Balance Credit Suisse
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How can I turn my technology analyst internship at Credit Suisse into a full-time offer?

Ask for feedback from your manager on what they like that they are doing and what you could improve on. In addition there may be a presentation at the end with some of the managers that can influence your chances a lot at getting a full-time offer. I would say doing well on your team projects and...
Internship Technology Analyst Return Offer Credit Suisse
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How should I approach a recruiter from Credit Suisse at my next career fair ?

I think you are more likely to interact with bankers than HR representatives at any career event for Credit Suisse. My advice would be to be confident, personable, and knowledgeable about their brand. Inquire about some high level aspects of the job (favorite types of deals to work on and whether...
Banking Career Fair Credit Suisse
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How much work ownership is there for a IB summer analyst at Credit Suisse?

Strike a balance between owning your work and knowing when to ask for help. It is impossible to offer more concrete advice on this, other than to say things will be moving at an extremely fast pace and you don't want to fall in the category of constantly asking your associate for help (thereby im...
Internship Investment Banking Work Ownership Credit Suisse
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In your opinion, what will help me succeed at Credit Suisse?

Attitude, aptitude, and availability. Show that you are interested, get along with your team members, always see how you can help, and have an awareness of how you fit in with the group. Do your work, show up on time, and network with everyone on your team.
Skillset Credit Suisse
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How does the role of an ECM intern contribute to Credit Suisse's mission?

Your role helps a desk that is one part of Credit Suisse’s Investment Banking division. Your work helps the managing directors hopefully bring in more business.
Internship Analyst Equity Company Mission Credit Suisse
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How does an analyst contribute to the overall mission of Credit Suisse ?

This is a very subjective question and the answer depends on which team you have joined or will be joining. I was part of the Credit risk team at Credit Suisse which helped established daily exposure limits for traders. My work was critical in the sense that if I failed to come up with the right ...
Analyst Company Mission Credit Suisse
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Anyone care to share their career progression structure as an analyst for Credit Suisse?

I did not stay long enough in Credit Suisse to know the exact structure. You start as a Analyst and in India the analyst role is divided into 3 sub-levels. Climbing through these levels should not take many years once you start. The next post was Assistant Vice President (AVP) for which you need ...
Analyst Career Progression Credit Suisse
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What's the typical career progression for a technology analyst at Credit Suisse?

A technology analyst is expected to work in 2 different teams in first 2 years and choose or make their own career progression. The idea of working in two teams gives the analyst a flavour of multiple teams / divisions / technologies and finalize where they want to grow.
Technology Analyst Career Progression Technology Credit Suisse
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Does Credit Suisse offer a mentorship program?

Yes, both official and unofficial. Credit Suisse will assign you a senior banker (Managing Director or Director) that will meet with you and guide you along your summer internship. Additionally, Credit Suisse has a strong culture of mentorship where bankers are invested in your success both at th...
Mentor Credit Suisse
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Everyone says Credit Suisse is a great place to work if you want to start a career in Investment Banking. Why exactly is that, though?

​Yes, or else I wouldn't be working there as an analyst. I feel they provide an exceptional learning program, they mentor you, and they support your career development (i.e., Private Equity and Venture Capital) to enable your success down the road. Just like the other established investment banks...
Investment Banking Banking Analyst Career Progression Credit Suisse
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