2022 Quant Summer Institute (QSI) Associate summer internship program in London

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Job description

Credit Suisse is a leading global wealth manager with strong investment banking capabilities. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, we have a global reach with operations in about 50 countries and employ more than 45,000 people from over 150 different nations. Embodying entrepreneurial spirit, Credit Suisse delivers holistic financial solutions to our clients, including innovative products and specially tailored advice. Striving for quality and excellence in our work, we recognize and reward extraordinary performance among our employees, provide wide-ranging training and development opportunities, and benefit from a diverse range of perspectives to create value for our clients, shareholders and communities. We are Credit Suisse.

We Offer
The program is a combination of training modules and a quantitative project. The training modules are run by the QS group and based on a unique in-house training program. The training covers topics such as the mathematics of financial derivatives, an introduction to key financial markets and pric-ing methods, as well as practical training on core models. These sessions are followed by a practical assignment working within the QS group
Start date: June 2022
Duration: 10 weeks
Academic requirements: Graduate in 2022/23 from a PhD qualification (or equivalent) in any subject area, and available for a full 10 week internship in 2022 and able to start full-time employment in 2023

Your field of responsibility
The Quantitative Strategies (QS) Group at Credit Suisse is a front-office-facing, modelling, analytics and trading-risk group, whose mandate is to work as an integral part of the trading desk. QS develops and delivers pricing models, risk analytics, trading, hedging and relative value tools, as well as algorithms to optimize capital allocations and trading decisions across Investment Banking: Markets. The group is organized along business lines and sits with the trading desks. The Quantitative Strategies Group reports to the Chief Risk and Compliance Officer division.

Your future colleagues
As part of our forward-thinking team you will enjoy a dynamic, exciting working environment. You will contribute to and benefit from our strong team spirit, and your colleagues' expertise guarantees op-portunities for professional growth. We are a department which values Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) and is committed to realizing the firm's D&I ambition which is an integral part of our culture.

You Offer

Demonstrate the skills and attributes you bring to this key position within the Quant Summer Institute. Tell us how your experience, character and vision connect with the responsibilities required and prospects we offer.
You are:
• Graduating in 2022 or 2023 from your PhD (or equivalent) in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, Economics, Op-erations Research, Econometrics, Data Science and Quantitative Finance
• We look for highly advanced mathematical modelling skills, for example as shown through expertise in probability, statistics, differential equations, signal processing, or optimization
• Programming experience and exposure to algorithms is desirable
• Prior knowledge of finance is not required; however, you should have a genuine interest in financial markets
• A creative leader who engenders dedication, assumes responsibility and mobilizes others
• A problem solver with excellent analytical skills
• A self-starter who achieves significant results
• A supportive and adaptable team member who can build long-lasting relationships
• An articulate communicator who also recognizes the importance of listening
• Principled and committed to the highest standards of ethical behaviour

Credit Suisse is committed to providing equal opportunities, regardless of ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, civil partnership, marital or family status, pregnancy, disability or any other status that is protected as a matter of local law.
Credit Suisse is an equal opportunity employer. Welcoming diversity gives us a competitive advantage in the global marketplace and drives our success