Global Makets, HOLT Accounting, ANL - ASO (Chicago)

Job description

Credit Suisse HOLT Accounting & Tax Analyst

Company Background

The Credit Suisse Group is a leading global investment banking and financial service firm. While other subsidiaries abroad provide private banking, financial advisory as well as pension and insurance solutions, Credit Suisse the investment bank serves global institutional, corporate, government and individual clients in its role as a financial intermediary.

HOLT is a value-based, return on capital framework proprietary to Credit Suisse. HOLT provides an objective view of over 18,000 companies in 65 countries worldwide using a rigorous methodology that examines accounting information, converts it to cash and then values that cash. The HOLT corporate performance framework is derived from the adjusted income statement and balance sheet data that converts cash-based measure of performance that more closely approximates the underlying economics of the business. The corporate performance framework is the foundation for the HOLT valuation model – an objective, long-term valuation discounted cash flow model. Embedded in the valuation model is a company specific life-cycle framework, which forecasts baseline long-term patterns of change in economic returns and growth, using empirical research on how thousands of companies with similar characteristics have performed in the past.

We have an opening for Analyst to Associate level position. We are looking for a candidate with passion for the market and interest in learning and applying our advanced equity valuation framework. You will gain exposure to multiple global industries, interact with numerous areas of the bank and support strategic Credit Suisse initiatives for key buy side clients. We currently cover listed equities, both US and Global;

Responsibilities : As a HOLT Accounting & Tax analyst your responsibilities would include the following:

§ Support the Credit Suisse Accounting & Tax Team which is actively involved in writing accounting & tax related content and consulting the firm's institutional investor clients on global accounting topics such as quality of earnings, US GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards, corporate tax reforms, pensions, and cash deployment trends.

§ Leverage the HOLT framework and your accounting/finance knowledge to generate company specific and sector insights for clients.

§ Help develop new tools (e.g. excel based) to research and generate data and produce content.

§ Help build and maintain a client network through client meetings, conferences, and bespoke projects.

§ Collaborating with a wide range of teams within Credit Suisse (Equity Research, Sales, etc.)

Desired profile

Qualifications: Credit Suisse HOLT is looking for exceptional Analyst candidates to join the HOLT Accounting & Tax team. Strong financial and accounting skills, knowledge of valuation techniques, and a keen interest in capital markets are required. Interested candidates must have a BS degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics and strong computer technical skills (minor in computer science is helpful or at least a proven interest) with 0-3 years of relevant work experience. Credit Suisse is noted for the diversity of its employees, and seeks candidates with a common set of abilities:

· Detailed oriented individual

· 0-3 years of relevant industry experience with a keen interest in capital markets is preferred.

· Strong knowledge of accounting or finance (CPA or CFA a plus).

· Strong quantitative and analytical skills

· Excellent PC skills; advanced knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint a must, VBA or other programming a plus.

· Familiarity with accessing data stored in SQL Databases.

· Experience with Data Transformations and Analysis of large panel data sets.

· Knowledge of descriptive statistics, software packages (R, Stata…) a plus.

· Excellent written and verbal skills, and strong interpersonal skills (individual interaction as well as presentations to large groups)

· Candidates should be self-motivated and team-oriented

· Demonstrated ability to work in a time sensitive environment

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