What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Financial Analyst position at Credit Suisse?
Applicant would be accountable for the analysis and advisory aspects of Product Control's primary role which is the financial guardianship of the Bank's sales and trading activities, advising and independently significant key partners on accounting and valuation matters impacting the financial-statements, including daily P&L and balance sheet movements.
Product Controllers are back office function responsible for:
- Produce daily Profit and Loss reporting with follow on analysis and support.
- Conduct balance sheet validation and explaining mark to market movement in relation to market factors.
- Coordinate with the businesses to evaluate & integrate new business into our financial environment in a controlled manner.
- Provide financial information to the business managers, external partners and internal constituents.
- Conduct monthly and quarterly account ownership reconciliation, book management, legal entity and regulatory reporting and accounting policy implementation.
- Perform Profit & Loss Validation and Analysis (including clean P&L), Journal Entry and Review.
- Provide analysis and information in response to ad hoc requests from various areas throughout the firm (e.g., Front Office, Tax, and Regulatory).
- Manage & analyze alongside trading desk, trade support, technology, financial control and other infrastructure areas to ensure timely and accurate reporting of the trading desks’ results including daily Profit & Loss reporting, management commentaries, and exception processing.
Your future colleagues
Products traded include: Bonds, Interest Rate OTC Derivatives, and Repo. 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 global cultural values
Product Controllers should be highly diligent to risk and the importance of an excellent control environment and show a high attention to detail in all aspects of their work. They should possess highly developed analytic, interpersonal and communication skills to enable them to manage and build positive relationships with key clients to understand and address their issues.
Each of the following qualifications/ skills and experience are preferred, but not required:
- 2-4 years of financial service, banking or accounting experience.
- Detailed knowledge with various PC skills including Excel, macros, VBA preferred. R Studio, Peoplesoft Financials, and Essbase as well as familiarity with manipulation and presentation of financial data.
- Having a control background is helpful.
- Flexibility, diligence, organized and an outstanding teammate.
- Determined, result oriented with ability to learn quickly in a fast paced environment.
- Dedication to fostering an inclusive culture and value varied perspectives.
Your new employer
Find a new home for your skills, ideas, and ambitions. Credit Suisse offers you the ideal environment to progress your career, attractive benefits and excellent training.
We are a leading wealth manager with strong global investment banking capabilities founded in 1856. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, and with more than 45,000 employees from over 150 nations, we are always looking for motivated individuals to help us shape the future for our clients.
Credit Suisse is an equal opportunity employer. Welcoming diversity gives us a competitive advantage in the global marketplace and drives our success. We are committed to building a culture of inclusion with a deep sense of belonging for all of us. We will consider flexible working opportunities where possible. Our bank provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, as well as those with other needs or beliefs as may be protected under applicable local law. If you require assistance during the recruitment process, please let your recruiter know.
Credit Suisse complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws, as well as regulatory requirements, regarding considering of employment qualified individuals with criminal histories and prohibiting discrimination in employment in every jurisdiction in which it maintains facilities.