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Prime Consulting

Since its inception in 2004, the Prime Consulting team within Prime Services has worked with a substantial number of hedge fund managers, providing assistance to start-up and existing fund managers alike. The group is truly global in nature, dedicated to helping managers establish and run better businesses.

With years of experience with hedge fund operations and a broad range of knowledge, the Prime Consulting team is able to leverage a wealth of institutional learning when helping hedge fund managers.

The Prime Consulting team covers the below areas:

Start-Up Consulting

Our service comprehensively covers the following areas:

Business Creation
Project Management
Vendor Selection
Office Space
IT and Infrastructure
Local Regulation
Fund and Manager Structure
Talent
Workflow, Operations

Talent and Human Resources Consulting

Credit Suisse Prime Services is well connected with hedge funds, service providers, other banks, and investors and the result is we are well placed to match talented staff with new opportunities.

We maintain a robust global database of investment professionals (PMs, Analyst), C Level employees (Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Risk Officer, Chief Compliance Officer, General Counsel) as well as Marketing and Operation professionals. We make every effort to screen these professionals and assess the fit for our clients.

In addition to sourcing candidates for our client's talent needs, we have a team of professionals with a deep knowledge base of Human Capital issues (such as benefits, compensation and performance management) that can provide advisory service to support our clients throughout the Human Resource Cycle.

Technology Consulting

Credit Suisse is able to provide insight into the Best Practices to Fund Managers in setting up their firm’s Technology Infrastructure based on the unique position of having access to Thought Leaders within the Bank, Service Providers and across our Client Base. We can provide guidance across the full gamut of a client’s needs in setting up their Technology Platform.

Advanced Prime

Advanced Prime is a suite of systems and services offered by Credit Suisse that enables clients to scale their business by outsourcing non-alpha generating activities. Advanced Prime is not a “one size fits all” solution, but rather a customized offering based upon the specific needs of the client. The goal of Advanced Prime is to facilitate clients building solutions to their business challenges rather than simply buying software.

Networking and Thought Leadership

The Prime Consulting team prides itself on its network, and its ability to connect its clients with the broader Credit Suisse team, with service providers, and with each other, hosting regular thought leadership events, update calls and conferences.

Helping Businesses Thrive

One of the challenges for hedge fund managers is the development process they face if they choose to grow from a start up boutique to a more institutional business. Credit Suisse’s consulting team understands the challenges our clients face, and is equipped to assist on a wide range of issues, whether it be office space, technology, staffing, compensation planning. The team is based across three continents, and hence has the ability to advise managers as they expand beyond their home territory and create a global footprint. The suite of services applicable to start ups can be offered to existing clients as they expand to new jurisdictions.

Tax and Regulation - Providing Color

Credit Suisse is able to provide color to its clients across a broad range of topics based on our privileged position as trusted advisor to hedge fund managers, and our extensive network of contacts with lawyers, accountants, regulatory consultants and administrators.

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