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The future is in your hands

Our internship programs are designed for highly motivated and ambitious students. Exciting challenges are waiting for you regardless where and which area you join. As part of our teams, you learn, grow and contribute to one of the world's leading banks. If we find extraordinary potential and an exceptional performance, we may also offer you a full-time position.

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Americas

Find the program that matches your interests and qualifications

Summer Analyst internships – for undergraduate students
Summer Associate internships – for MBA and JD students or for those working toward an advanced degree with at least three years of work experience. Candidates for the Quantitative programs should have or be working towards a Ph.D. or a Master's in a quantitative field.

Internal Audit Program

Summer Analyst

You work as a part of the team that protects the assets, reputation and sustainability of the organization through new technologies, data analytics and the latest training techniques.

Location(s): New York and Raleigh
Program length: 10 weeks
International Wealth Management/Asset Management Program

Summer Analyst

You join one of our boutique product groups and work on projects that make a tangible impact on our business. Opportunities in Private Equity Fundraising are also available in our Private Funds Group.

Location(s): New York
Program length: 10 weeks
Investment Bank (Capital Markets & Advisory) (formerly IBCM Program)

Summer Analyst & Summer Associate

You gain exposure to the business, learn financial modeling and valuation techniques. contribute to innovative deals that are transforming today's corporate landscape. Groups within this division include the following and are located in New York unless otherwise noted: Canada; Capital Markets; Chicago; Financial Institutions; Financial Sponsors; Global Energy & Infrastructure (New York & Houston); Global Industrials; Healthcare (New York & Houston); Leverage Finance Origination & Restructuring; Latin America (New York & Mexico City); Los Angeles; Media & Telecom; Mergers & Acquisitions; Real Estate, Gaming & Lodging; Retail & Consumer; Technology (New York & San Francisco)

Location(s): Calgary (Summer Analyst only), Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Mexico City (Summer Associate only), New York, San Francisco and Toronto (Summer Analyst only)
Program length: 9 weeks
Investment Bank (Sales & Trading)

Summer Analyst

You develop technical and analytical skills while gaining a broad and dynamic view of several potential career paths. Available programs include Sales and Trading (rotational) and Securitized Products.

Location(s): New York
Program length: 10 weeks
Quantitative Strategies Summer Institute

Summer Associate

You are part of a four-week in-house training program, developed by the Quantitative Analysis and Technology Group, followed by a six-week project assignment. You learn about the mathematics of financial derivatives. But you also get an introduction to key derivatives markets and pricing methods while receiving practical training on core models.

Location(s): New York
Program length: 10 weeks
Risk and Compliance Program

Summer Analyst

Drive strategic and sustainable returns on risk that reflect the risk appetite of the bank. You learn how to hone your skills and apply them in a dynamic, risk-oriented environment as part of a project team or by contributing to one of our many risk and compliance functions.

Location(s): New York and Raleigh
Program length: 10 weeks
Sustainability, Research & Investment Solutions (Equity Research)

Summer Analyst & Summer Associate

You gain an in-depth understanding of equity valuation and the overall investment process. By working closely with a sector team, you develop a well-rounded transferable skill set, including both quantitative and qualitative skills.

Location(s): New York
Program length: 10 weeks
Technology Program

Summer Analyst

Summer Analysts work on state of the art programs and systems to support our clients and employees. These range from rapid trading programs for clients, to improvements in the bank's overall efficiency to global, standardized infrastructure technology.

Location(s): New York and Raleigh
Program length: 10 weeks

Diversity programs

Steps to Success program – Explore. Connect. Advance.

(Diversity & Inclusion multi-step program for undergraduate students)

Through our multi-step virtual program, as a first-year Black/African American, Latino/Hispanic, Native American or LGBTQ+ undergraduate, we introduce you to Credit Suisse and the financial services industry through training, mentorship and networking. Programming takes place during first-year spring semester and the following summer.

Credit Suisse Explore
(First-year students, Spring virtual event series)
Explore different career paths in finance and focus on specific opportunities through a series of virtual events taking place during your first-year spring semester. Gain mentorship from members of different business divisions at Credit Suisse, attend a speaker series, and participate in a virtual roundtable discussion.

Credit Suisse Connect
(Sophomore students, Fall conference)
During an in-person conference, you develop networking and interview skills to prepare for the recruitment process leading up to sophomore internship interviews.

Credit Suisse Advance
(Sophomore students, Summer Internship)
Selected participants spend the summer following their sophomore year interning in their chosen business area and networking across the firm. Advance interns also benefit from additional programming to accelerate their success at Credit Suisse.

Location(s): New York and Chicago
Program length: 9-10 weeks
Women's Mentor Program

As a female college sophomore, you learn more about International Wealth Management/Asset Management Program, Sustainability, Research & Investment Solutions (Equity Research), Technology, or our Investment Bank (Capital Markets & Advisory and Sales & Trading). This selective program offers you numerous benefits, including early access to our leaders, technical skills training, mentorship and networking opportunities. Selected participants will be invited to a multi-day career development program and participate in an accelerated interview process for a Summer Analyst internship after their junior year.

Location(s): Calgary, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, Raleigh, San Francisco, Toronto
Program length: April
Investment Bank (Capital Markets & Advisory) Pre-MBA Diversity Advancement Program

This program targets incoming first year MBAs, JD students, and graduate students with at least three years work experience, who identify as Female, African American/Black, Hispanic/Latinx, Native American, Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, LGBTQ+, veterans, or disabled, among others. We offer the opportunity to learn more about our firm, people, and culture. Participants receive a Credit Suisse mentor and attend a program featuring networking, early access to senior leaders, career development, training, and group-specific final round interviews for our Summer Associate Program the following summer. As part of the program, you will also be considered for our MBA Diversity Fellowship on a highly selective basis.

Location(s): Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco
Program length: Summer
MBA Diversity Fellowship

Eligible candidates include first-year MBA students, JD students, or graduate students with at least three years work experience who identify as Female, African American/Black, Hispanic/Latinx, Native American, Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, LGBTQ+, Veterans, or disabled, among others. Candidates should have a strong interest in pursuing a career in investment banking, a history of academic and professional achievement, and a proven record of leadership. Fellowship recipients receive an Investment Bank (Capital Markets & Advisory) Summer Associate Internship along with a $40,000 stipend for your first year of business school. If you successfully complete the Summer Associate Internship and accept a full-time offer with Credit Suisse, you can receive an additional $40,000. As part of your Summer Associate application, you will be asked if you would like to be considered for our Diversity Fellowship. There is no separate application or interview process.

Location(s): Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Mexico City, New York, San Francisco

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Asia Pacific

Find the program that matches your interests and qualifications

Chartered Accountancy Industrial Attachment – for Chartered Accountancy students
Summer/Winter Analyst internships – for undergraduate students
Summer Associate internships – for MBA and JD students or for those with an equivalent degree and at least three years of work experience

Cross Divisional Controls Platform

Chartered Accountancy Industrial Attachment

As a critical part of the Global Business Integrated Services organization, we are responsible for ensuring the best control environment. Become a part of our team and learn how to provide central guidance for all Operational Risk and Control Framework activities, including design, implementation, ongoing monitoring/reporting and testing/validation of FO Supervision and key Front to Back Controls.

Location(s): Mumbai
Program length: 9 – 12 months
Finance Change

Chartered Accountancy Industrial Attachment

We work across the entire Corporate Finance division (Financial Accounting, Product Control, Treasury, and Regulatory Reporting) and execute the strategic design and implementation of any major changes to our processes and systems. With our key partners and IT, we build groundbreaking business solutions using our deep functional expertise. And we want you to profit from our knowledge.

Location(s): Pune
Program length: 9 – 12 months
Group Finance

Chartered Accountancy Industrial Attachment

Group Finance acts as a financial guardian and trusted advisor. Join us and get an insight in the fields of Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Group and Entity Financial Plan Process and Liquidity as well as Capital Reporting.

Location(s): Pune
Program length: 9 – 12 months
Investment Bank (Sales & Trading)

Summer Analyst, Winter Analyst & Summer Associate

You develop technical and analytical skills while gaining a broad and dynamic view of several potential career paths. Positions are available in Equity Sales and Trading (rotational) and Global Trading Solutions (equity derivatives, structuring, quantitative strategies).

Location(s): Hong Kong (Summer Analyst & Associate only), Melbourne, Sydney and Tokyo
Program length: 4 – 10 weeks
Investment Bank (Capital Markets & Advisory) (formerly IBCM Program)

Industrial Attachment – Singapore only, Summer Analyst & Winter Analyst

As a Summer Analyst or Summer Associate, you learn from experienced professionals and contribute to innovative deals that are transforming today's corporate landscape. Enhance your skills while putting your career on a fast track.

Location(s): Hong Kong (Summer Analyst only), Melbourne, Mumbai (Summer Analyst only), Singapore and Sydney
Program length: 4 – 11 weeks
Private Banking

Summer Analyst

The Private Banking division is a key component of our Asia Pacific strategy. Get a deep introduction and receive functional and technical training in private banking products, project management, basic reporting, corporate tools and customer service areas.

Location(s): Melbourne, Singapore and Sydney
Program length: 10 – 11 weeks
Product Control

Chartered Accountancy Industrial Attachment

We are the financial guardian of our sales and trading activities and preserve the integrity of our company's financials.

Location(s): Pune
Program length: 9 – 12 months
Risk

Summer Analyst

Our Risk division acts as guardian of the bank's risk appetite and provides effective independent risk oversight in the areas of regulatory and risk related systems and infrastructure. It also maintains a comprehensive bank wide risk appetite framework including market risk, credit risk, operational risk and reputational risk. Learn how to hone your skills and apply them in a fast-paced, risk-oriented environment as part of a project team or by contributing to one of our many risk functions.

Location(s): Mumbai, Pune and Singapore
Program length: 10 weeks
Sustainability, Research & Investment Solutions (Equity Research)

Summer Analyst & Summer Associate

You gain an in-depth understanding of equity valuation and the overall investment process. By working closely with a sector team, you develop a well-rounded transferable skill set, including both quantitative and qualitative skills.

Location(s): Melbourne, Sydney and Tokyo
Program length: 7 – 10 weeks
Technology (IT)

Summer Analyst

Thrive in an environment based on innovation, technical excellence and creativity as part of our Technology team. Work with technologies that make an impact, from application development and business engineering to systems architecture. This is your opportunity to gain deeper knowledge and understanding of the financial services industry – not only from a technology perspective.

Location(s): Bangalore, Hong Kong, Mumbai, Pune and Singapore
Program length: 10 weeks

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Europe

Find the program that matches your interests and qualifications

Spring Insight program – For first year students (or second year students on a four-year course)
Summer Analyst internships – for penultimate year Bachelor or Masters students
Summer Associate internships – for MBA or equivalent and PhD students
Classic internship – 12 weeks program for students who have completed at least four semesters of their bachelor's degree or graduates who are up to six months after graduation. Start date vary depending on a particular program.

EMEA Off-Cycle internships

Our Off-Cycle internships are ideal for graduate students looking to enhance their studies and advance their careers in our Investment Bank Sales & Trading or Investment Bank Capital Markets & Advisory (formerly IBCM) divisions.

Location(s): London, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Dubai, Russia
Program length: 6 months
Finance

Classic internship

Dive into the areas Treasury, Group Finance and Finance Change and gain knowledge in the corporate and financial world at a leading Swiss bank.

Location(s): Wroclaw
Program length: 12 weeks
Human Resources

Classic internship

You assist our HR department and develop expertise in HR client services. HR applications, advisory capabilities as well as global reporting services are part of your internship. Supervised by mentors you dive into fundamental HR processes, tools and applications.

Location(s): Wroclaw
Program length: 12 weeks
Investment Bank Poland

Classic internship

This internship program provides you with formal training in products and markets. You have the chance to support our traders based in London, receive on-the-job practice and mentoring. You work as an analyst within one of the product areas and have the opportunity to familiarize yourself with the bank's systems and processes.

Location(s): Wroclaw
Program length: 12 weeks
Investment Bank (Capital Markets & Advisory) (formerly IBCM Program)

Summer Analyst & Summer Associate

Our Investment Banking programs put you in the middle of some of the most challenging mergers and acquisitions as well as restructurings and transactions in the world.

Location(s): London
Program length: 10 weeks
Investment Banking (Sales & Trading)

Summer Analyst

You develop technical and analytical skills while gaining a broad and dynamic view of several potential career paths. Available programs include Sales and Trading (rotational) and Prime Services Dublin.

Location(s): London and Dublin
Program length: 10 weeks
International Wealth Management/Asset Management

Summer Analyst

The Private Fund Group (PFG) is the world's leading placement agent in raising private investment capital. The PFG raises capital for domestic and international direct investment firms (or general partners), including private equity, leveraged buyout, energy, real estate, distressed securities, mezzanine, credit, secondary, infrastructure and emerging markets funds.

The Credit Suisse Structured Transactions Group (STG) is the centre of expertise for origination and structuring of a multi-billion complex financing business for Ultra High Net Worth clients and companies they control throughout the EMEA and Latin American regions.

Location(s): London
Program length: 10 weeks
Operations

Classic internship

Become a part of our Group Operations team of 500 employees who support Equities, Fixed Income, Prime Brokerage, Private Banking, Wealth Management Business Divisions as well as their clients. You gain hands-on experience within the financial services industry, product training and soft skills on top.

Location(s): Wroclaw
Program length: 12 weeks
Quantitative Strategies Summer Institute

Summer Associate

Dive into the sophisticated world of quantitative analysis and learn about recent innovations and developments from leaders in the field. Meet like-minded people and tackle interesting challenges. Candidates for the Quantitative programs should have or be working towards a Ph.D. or a Master's in a quantitative field.

Location(s): London
Program length: 10 weeks
Risk and Compliance

Classic internship (Poland);
Summer analyst (United Kingdom)

Our Risk and Compliance division team protects our capital and evaluates our risks. Learn from their experience and strengthen your financial knowledge. Through intense training and an introduction into all systems and risk-related topics.

Location(s): Wroclaw, London
Program length: 12 weeks (Wroclaw), 10 weeks (London)
Spring Insight program

Get an in-depth view of the Investment Banking industry at this four-day event designed for first year students (or second year students on a four-year course).

Location(s): London
Program length: 4 days
Spring Technology Insight program

Our Technology Spring Insight program gives you an in-depth view of how technology within the investment banking industry works at this two-day event designed for first year students (or second year students on a four-year course).

Location(s): London
Program length: 2 days
Sustainability, Research & Investment Solutions (Equity Research)

Summer Analyst

You gain an in-depth understanding of equity valuation and the overall investment process. By working closely with a sector team, you develop a well-rounded transferable skill set, including both quantitative and qualitative skills.

Location(s): London
Program length: 10 weeks
Sustainability, Research & Investment Solutions (HOLT)
Swiss Universal Bank

Classic internship

You receive in-depth functional and technical trainings in the areas of private banking products, project management, basic reporting, corporate tools and customer service. You also learn how to support areas of a financial institution operate and contribute to the success of the organization.

Location(s): Wroclaw
Program length: 12 weeks
Technology

Classic internship

If you are interested in a role of Application Developer, System Engineer, IT Infrastructure, Business Analyst or Tester, this program is for you. The program provides you with the opportunity to complete a project that concludes with a presentation to senior management and has the potential to solve a real world business problem.

Location(s): Wroclaw
Program length: 12 weeks

Summer Analyst and Industrial Placement

Thrive in an environment based on innovation, technical excellence and creativity as part of our Technology team.

Location(s): London
Program length: 10 weeks (Summer Internship), 6 months (Industrial Placement)

Diversity programs

Steps to Success internship program

As an A-Level U.K. student from underrepresented or disadvantaged backgrounds, we offer you insights into the workings of a leading, global bank. You participate in a four-week and six-week summer internship in London. These take place after year 13 and your first year at university respectively.

Location(s): London
Program length: 4 weeks or 6 weeks

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Switzerland

Find the program that matches your interests and qualifications

Classic internship – four to six months program for university or university of applied sciences students who have completed at least four semesters of their bachelor's degree or who are enrolled in their master's studies
Summer internship – 10 to 12 week program for advanced master students who plan to graduate and start their career in the next 12 months
Summer Associate internship – 8 to 10 week on-the-job experience program for MBA students, focused on Private Banking and Wealth Management

Business Management

Classic or Summer internship

You are involved in the planning, coordination and management of staff and business resources, and support senior management with day-to-day tasks. You also analyze financial data that is used to provide guidance and strategic advice to the head of a department.

Location(s): Switzerland
Program length: Classic internship 4 – 6 months, Summer internship 10 – 12 weeks
Communication / Branding / Marketing

Classic or Summer internship

Choose to work for our Communications and Branding team, where you learn about best practices in marketing and communications, including branding, strategic marketing, advertising, marketing research and event planning.

Location(s): Switzerland
Program length: Classic internship 4 – 6 months, Summer internship 10 – 12 weeks
Finance / Controlling / Accounting / Audit

Classic or Summer internship

You learn about the finance, accounting and controlling functions of the bank, and work on financial invoicing, accounting and consolidated reporting. You also participate in strategic planning and evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls.

Location(s): Switzerland
Program length: Classic internship 4 – 6 months, Summer internship 10 – 12 weeks
Human Resources / Learning & Development

Classic or Summer internship

You have the chance to participate in the day-to-day work of a modern human resources (HR) department. You work on strategic HR projects, are part of a recruiting team or are involved in the implementation of HR processes.

Location(s): Switzerland
Program length: Classic internship 4 – 6 months, Summer internship 10 – 12 weeks
Legal & Compliance

Classic or Summer internship

You gain comprehensive insight into the legal responsibilities inherent in the financial world. You help advise internal clients on legal matters, work on legal projects or manage business/enterprise-wide compliance and regulatory matters.

Location(s): Switzerland
Program length: Classic internship 4 – 6 months, Summer internship 10 – 12 weeks
Portfolio Management

Classic or Summer internship

You help manage equity and fixed income portfolios, mutual funds or highly specialized products in various asset classes for private clients, companies, institutions and governments. You may also work on investment strategy or asset allocation guidelines for clients and internal stakeholders.

Location(s): Switzerland
Program length: Classic internship 4 – 6 months, Summer internship 10 – 12 weeks
Private Banking / Wealth Management

Summer Associate internship

You receive on-the-job experience and best-in-class training with an in-depth introduction to the firm and your role as a Relationship Manager. You participate in a challenging business assignment and develop your own business plan, but you also benefit from bespoke web-based training on a variety of topics, including investments, products, sales and advisory. At the end, you present your achievements and business plan to our senior management.

Location(s): Switzerland
Program length: Classic internship 4 – 6 months, Summer internship 10 – 12 weeks
Product Management

Classic or Summer internship

You learn about product life cycle management and gain in-depth product and market knowledge. You collaborate on the development of new, distinctive products or processes. You also help define the core analysis and the steps needed for the successful introduction of products.

Location(s): Switzerland
Program length: Classic internship 4 – 6 months, Summer internship 10 – 12 weeks
Relationship Management / Client Advisory

Classic or Summer internship

You work with private, corporate and institutional clients. In some business areas, you provide comprehensive advisory services to wealthy private clients and become one of their most trusted advisors for their financial and wealth management issues. In other business areas, you advise owners of companies of all sizes, as well as large institutional clients such as pension funds or insurance companies. Build the foundation to become a relationship manager or work as a client account manager, sales or investment specialist.

Location(s): Switzerland
Program length: Classic internship 4 – 6 months, Summer internship 10 – 12 weeks
Research

Classic or Summer internship

You analyze information on recent economic developments and global financial markets and help create research publications for our clients. You are responsible for challenging research, analysis and modelling. You also interact with internal and external contacts to exchange or gather information.

Location(s): Switzerland
Program length: Classic internship 4 – 6 months, Summer internship 10 – 12 weeks
Risk Management

Classic or Summer internship

You learn about our risk management function, and develop an understanding of how to identify, analyze and assess risk. If you join our Credit Risk Management team, you learn how to make credit decisions, and how to handle loans and financing for private clients, companies and institutions. If you choose to work in a Business Risk Management role, you identify risks derived from banking activities and help implement measures to prevent, eliminate or mitigate losses. You also help monitor outcomes/risk levels for various business lines.

Location(s): Switzerland
Program length: Classic internship 4 – 6 months, Summer internship 10 – 12 weeks
Investment Banking

Classic or Summer internship

You learn about the products and services that we offer, including sales and execution, advisory, origination and capital raising services. You help clients across regions and industries in achieving their strategic and financing goals. You work in areas such as Sales and Trading or Mergers and Acquisitions.

Location(s): Switzerland
Program length: Classic internship 4 – 6 months, Summer internship 10 – 12 weeks
Software Development / Systems & Business Engineering

Classic or Summer internship

You have the chance to work on innovative technology projects that are shaping the financial industry. You can choose from a variety of exciting areas, from Application Architecture and Development and System Engineering to Business Analysis and Engineering.

Location(s): Switzerland
Program length: Classic internship 4 – 6 months, Summer internship 10 – 12 weeks
Strategy / Consulting / Projekt Management

Classic or Summer internship

You act as an internal consultant and help to plan and manage projects for a specific business area or division. You help develop the business strategy and process flow, and provide product support. Additionally, you help to optimize processes, and gain insights into the tools used to implement financial controls.

Location(s): Switzerland
Program length: Classic internship 4 – 6 months, Summer internship 10 – 12 weeks

Diversity programs

Diversity Internship

Banking is a diverse field that offers excellent development and growth opportunities for inquisitive minds – and in particular for female talents. If you are studying a subject outside of banking or finance this program shows you opportunities outside your study field.

Location(s): Switzerland
Program length: 4 – 6 months

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