Analyst/Associate, Investment Research QIS – Asset Management

Credit Suisse is a leading global wealth manager with strong investment banking and asset management capabilities. Founded in 1856, Credit Suisse has expanded to be a global force employing over 45,000 people in 50 countries. With new leadership, a new strategy and a streamlined global organization, we are set for growth. We partner across businesses, divisions and regions to create innovative solutions to meet the needs of our clients—and to help our employees grow. It is a high priority for us to continually invest in our employees by providing ongoing opportunities for training, networking and mobility. Join us and let’s shape the future of Credit Suisse together.

We Offer

Credit Suisse Quantitative Investment Strategies (QIS) within Asset Management is seeking an experienced candidate to join our team of investment professionals to focus on research and allocation analysis across a wide range of quantitative trading strategies and markets. Candidates should be highly motivated and excel in a collaborative multi-faceted research oriented environment.

In this role the candidate will:

• Develop and research new quantitative trading strategies
  
• Perform risk and performance analysis
  
• Develop forecasting models for risk and return
  
• Refine strategic and tactical asset allocation models
  
• Enhance the portfolio construction process
  
• Work on special projects and assignments

Credit Suisse maintains a Working Flexibility Policy, subject to the terms as set forth in the Credit Suisse United States Employment Handbook.

You Offer

Candidate requirements:

• Familiarity and experience in trading strategies across global markets
  
• Advanced degree in a technical discipline such as statistics, applied mathematics, or engineering
  
• Degree in finance / economics or CFA is a plus
  
• Experience with high level programming languages for analytical modeling, preferably Python
  
• A team player and ability to work independently
  
• Strong communication, writing and presentation skills
  
• Creative thinking and effective problem solving
  

Credit Suisse is an equal opportunity employer. Welcoming diversity gives us a competitive advantage in the global marketplace and drives our success. Credit Suisse complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment in every jurisdiction in which it maintains facilities. Subject to applicable law and regulatory requirements, Credit Suisse complies with state and local laws regarding considering for employment qualified individuals with criminal histories.