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Brady W. Dougan
I have been working at Credit Suisse full-time for less than a year
Pros – There are plenty of things to learn and you will gets your hands dirty from day one. You will not be going around getting coffee for everyone, they want you to learn and start contributing.
Cons – The training isn't concise so if you are not a self starter you may struggle a bit.
Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company
2013-06-13 17:19 PDT
I worked at Credit Suisse full-time for more than 3 years
Pros – The work/life balance. Access to gym inside the building. Encouraged on-site learning.
Cons – Unfortunately office politics does play a huge factor. Aligning yourself with the "right" people moves you up the ladder quickly
Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend
2013-06-13 07:26 PDT
I worked at Credit Suisse full-time for more than 10 years
Pros – Unfettered opportunity to learn, many chances for advancement within and across groups.
Cons – As in all capital markets firms you must be very comfortable with your immediate team and group heads. They have broad discretion over your exposure, advancement, compensation and lifestyle.
Advice to Senior Management – Best senior management in the industry.
Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company
2013-06-10 14:14 PDT
I have been working at Credit Suisse full-time
Pros – Great people to work with
Cons – Industry is taking a beating
Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company
2013-05-22 12:17 PDT
I have been working at Credit Suisse full-time for more than 10 years
Pros – The Seperation Package is good
Cons – It's all about savings regardless of the quality or service...
No, I would not recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company
2013-06-10 09:08 PDT
I worked at Credit Suisse as a contractor for less than a year
Pros – Intelligent and motivated people;
Strong investment platform;
Fantastic and well connected clientele who are generally happy with the platform and organization;
Stable and well-run bank;
Well respected in the industry -- will open career doors down the line
Cons – Questionable work-life balance -- consistent 12 hour work days depending on your MD (weekends always off though);
Cutthroat environment: your MD can make your life a living h*ll if you pick the wrong group;
Incredibly siloed -- the group's barely speak to each other and rarely interact;
Remote location -- hard to get support from remote locations; difficult to work so far from NYC or Zurich;
Very difficult to network or have a sit-down lunch during normal office hours as your MD will watch you like a hawk
No, I would not recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company
2013-06-05 19:32 PDT
I worked at Credit Suisse full-time for more than a year
Pros – client experience, level of responsibility, autonomy
Cons – unpredictability of hours, work-life balance (lack thereof)
Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm not optimistic about the outlook for this company
2013-05-28 11:55 PDT
I have been working at Credit Suisse full-time for more than a year
Pros – Many events for volunteering to give back, value employee opinion and good employee benefit.
Cons – not very innovative, old school, backward sometimes, too political, hard to change, others try to do what you do, lack leadership and direction. Put someone into roles without the experience and background required for the role.
No, I would not recommend this company to a friend – I'm not optimistic about the outlook for this company
2013-05-29 20:20 PDT
I worked at Credit Suisse full-time for more than a year
Pros – - World class talent on board
- You will learn a lot
- Lots of opportunities for internal mobility
Cons – - Work on weekends
- Very high stress. Investment banking culture.
- Cost cutting
Advice to Senior Management – There is a limit to how much people can be lost before everyone starts jumping ship. Cost cutting measures are too fast for employees to adapt too. Need to slow it down.
No, I would not recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company
2013-05-25 11:54 PDT
I have been working at Credit Suisse as a contractor for more than 3 years
Pros – Great pay, benifits, mature and professional atmosphere
Cons – constantly being overworked and always had the threat of termination underlying ever assignment
Advice to Senior Management – implicate better structure throughout your groups in order to avoid the massive amounts of confusion and inability to get access to previously completed projects
Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend
2013-05-20 09:13 PDT
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