CREDIT SUISSE Job Description Asia Pacific Equity Global Arbitrage Trading 6-month Internship

The Group Global Arbitrage Trading (GAT) is the arbitrage activity of Credit Suisse. As a significant global market participant, GAT researches, develops, and administers a wide variety of quantitative trading strategies. In the dynamic and highly competitive capital markets, the main challenge is to constantly improve upon existing models and expand into new and diverse trading areas. The Program The work will vary according to the desk you are assigned to within the group, but includes being given a specific project for the length of your internship which you will work on individually. This may involve historical analysis of markets and companies, completion and optimization of a statistical trading model, developing new analytical models of markets, updating existing models, database creation, scenario testing plus automation of general tasks relevant to the group. Ideally, you should be able to use models, understand their limitations, discuss them with the relevant audience and tailor them to the relevant market conditions. You must be able to interact and communicate with people in GAT under tight deadlines and changing conditions. Youll be provided with on-the-job training and given specific training for the project that you are assigned during your time with Credit Suisse. Its an opportunity to gain first-hand experience of quantitative modeling and/or development work in arbitrage trading at a top tier investment bank. Opportunities available in Hong Kong. Qualifications You will have, or be studying to obtain, a PhD or Masters Degree in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, or Quantitative Finance. Youll need advanced analytical, quantitative, statistical and problem solving skills. Programming experience and exposure to algorithms is generally essential for certain areas. Prior knowledge of finance is not required; however, you should have a genuine interest in the area. For some areas in the group a high degree of fluency in one or more C++, C#, R and Excel VBA is essential. Credit Suisse is noted for the diversity of its employees, but seeks candidates with a common set of abilities highly motivated and creative individuals who have demonstrated academic achievement, and have the ability to work independently and as a member of a team. Well be looking at your potential, your ability, your academic background and your extracurricular activities. Were looking to build future leaders who add fresh perspectives to our business. Whatever your background, youll need to be - A leader who engenders loyalty, assumes responsibility and mobilizes others - A critical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills - A proactive self-starter who achieves significant results - A supportive and adaptable team member who can build strong relationships - An articulate communicator who also recognizes the importance of listening - Principled and committed to the highest standards of ethical behavior Credit Suisse Firm Overview Credit Suisse AG is one of the world's leading financial services providers and is part of the Credit Suisse group of companies (referred to here as 'Credit Suisse'). As an integrated bank, Credit Suisse offers clients its combined expertise in the areas of private banking, investment banking and asset management. Credit Suisse provides advisory services, comprehensive solutions and innovative products to companies, institutional clients and high-networth private clients globally, as well as to retail clients in Switzerland. Credit Suisse is headquartered in Zurich and operates in over 50 countries worldwide. The group employs approximately 50,100 people. The registered shares (CSGN) of Credit Suisse's parent company, Credit Suisse Group AG, are listed in Switzerland and, in the form of American Depositary Shares (CS), in New York. Further information about Credit Suisse can be found at www.credit-suisse.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity Credit Suisse is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of any protected category. To the extent permitted or required by applicable law, a candidate who is offered employment will be subject to a criminal record check and other background checks before the appointment is confirmed.