Credit Suisse Interview Questions

766 total interview insight submissions
Interview Experience (92%)

The Interview Experience is a score from 1 star (very negative) to 5 stars (very positive) generated based on the Interview Insights at this company.

The number you see in the middle of the doughnut pie chart is the simple average of these scores. If you hover over the various sections of the donut, you will see the % breakdown of each score given.

The percentile score in the title is calculated across the entire Company Database and uses an adjusted score based on Bayesian Estimates (to account for companies that have few interview insights). Simply put, as a company gets more reviews, the confidence of a "true score" increases so it is pulled closer to its simple average and away from the average of the entire dataset.

3.6
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  • Neutral
  • Positive
  • Very Positive
Interview Difficulty (95%)

The Interview Difficulty is a score ranging from very difficult (red) to very easy (green) generated based on the Interview Insights at this company.

The number you see in the middle of the doughnut pie chart is the simple average of these scores. The higher the number, the more difficult the interviews on average. If you hover over the various sections of the doughnut, you will see the % breakdown of each score given.

The percentile score in the title is calculated across the entire Company Database and uses an adjusted score based on Bayesian Estimates (to account for companies that have few interview insights). Simply put, as a company gets more insights, the confidence of a "true score" increases so it is pulled closer to its simple average and away from the average of the entire data set.

3
  • Very Easy
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  • Average
  • Difficult
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% Interns - FT Offers (98%)

The % of Interns Getting a Full Time Offer chart is meant to provide a realistic estimate of the hiring practices of the company based on the reviews at this company.

The number you see in the middle of the doughnut pie chart is the simple average of these scores. If you hover over the various sections of the doughnut, you will see the % breakdown of each score given.

The percentile score in the title is calculated across the entire Company Database and uses an adjusted score based on Bayesian Estimates (to account for companies that have few reviews). Simply put, as a company gets more reviews, the confidence of a "true score" increases so it is pulled closer to the simple company average and away from the average of the entire data set.

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Interviews at Credit Suisse

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Year 2021
Job Title 1st Year Analyst
Group/Division Investment Banking
Location São Paulo
Experience
Positive
Difficulty
Difficult
Intern
Year 2022
Job Title Intern
Group/Division Investment Banking
Location Chicago
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Difficult
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Job Title Intern
Group/Division Investment Banking
Location New York
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Year 2022
Job Title Intern
Group/Division Investment Banking
Location New York
Experience
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Year 2021
Job Title 1st Year Analyst
Group/Division Healthcare
Location New York
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Year 2022
Job Title 1st Year Analyst
Group/Division Investment Banking
Location New York
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Very Positive
Difficulty
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1st Year Analyst
Year 2022
Job Title 1st Year Analyst
Group/Division Private Equity
Location New York
Experience
Very Positive
Difficulty
Easy
Intern
Year 2022
Job Title Intern
Group/Division Sales and Trading
Location New York
Experience
Positive
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Average
1st Year Associate
Year 2023
Job Title 1st Year Associate
Group/Division Private Banking
Location
Experience
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Difficulty
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1st Year Analyst
Year 2022
Job Title 1st Year Analyst
Group/Division Investment Banking
Location San Francisco
Experience
Positive
Difficulty
Average

Interview Questions & Answers - Credit Suisse Examples

Investment Banking Analyst Interview - Investment Banking

Anonymous employee in São Paulo
Interviewed: December 2021
Outcome
Accepted Offer
Interview Source
In-person
Length of Process
1-2 months
Application
1 on 1 Interview
Group Interview
Background Check
Interview
As I logged into the Teams meeting, I was greeted by the two directors. The digital interface brought a sense of formality to the proceedings as we exchanged virtual greetings. Despite the physical distance, the atmosphere was charged with the anticipation that typically accompanies a job interview.

The first director, initiated the conversation with a series of technical questions, assessing my knowledge of financial markets and investment strategies. The Teams platform facilitated seamless screen sharing, allowing me to present data and charts to support my responses. Navigating through the virtual environment, I made use of the digital whiteboard feature to illustrate my analytical approaches, creating a dynamic and engaging presentation.

The second director, then shifted the focus to my soft skills and ability to collaborate. Utilizing the Teams breakout room feature, she simulated a teamwork scenario where I had to collaborate with virtual team members to address a complex problem. This exercise not only tested my ability to work collaboratively in a virtual setting but also demonstrated the versatility of my communication skills within the constraints of an online platform.

Throughout the interview, both directors utilized the Teams chat feature to exchange notes and coordinate their questions. This added an element of coordination and efficiency to the process, ensuring a thorough assessment of my capabilities from different perspectives.

As the virtual interview concluded, both directors expressed their gratitude for my participation. They outlined the next steps in the hiring process, and I left the virtual meeting room with a sense of accomplishment.
Interview Questions
How would you approach valuing a company using a DCF analysis? Additionally, can you explain how changes in accounting principles, such as the transition from GAAP to IFRS, might impact the DCF valuation process?

Analyst Interview - Investment Banking

Anonymous interview candidate in Chicago
Interviewed: July 2022
Outcome
No Offer
Interview Source
Applied Online
Length of Process
Less than 1 month
Application
Phone Interview
Interview
First round was a basic behavioral interview with typical IB Interview questions, textbook modeled as to what one might study
Interview Questions
$7 depreciation through accounting sheets

Investment banking summer analyst Interview - Investment Banking

Anonymous employee in New York
Interviewed: April 2022
Outcome
Accepted Offer
Interview Source
Other
Length of Process
Less than 1 month
Application
Phone Interview
1 on 1 Interview
Interview
Did one initial zoom interview and then superday with three bankers including one MD. Light techicals specific to coverage group.
Interview Questions
Most difficult question pertained to understanding of real estate trends (real estate coverage group)

Summer Analyst 2023 Interview - Investment Banking

Anonymous employee in New York
Interviewed: April 2022
Outcome
Accepted Offer
Interview Source
Applied Online
Length of Process
Less than 1 month
Application
Phone Interview
1 on 1 Interview
Interview
Very straight forward interview process applied online with one first round interview and super day after applying online
Interview Questions
Coverage specific questions (in my case about the real estate industry and outlook)

Investment Banking Analyst Interview - Healthcare

Anonymous employee in New York
Interviewed: September 2021
Outcome
Accepted Offer
Interview Source
Employee Referral
Length of Process
Less than 1 month
Application
Phone Interview
1 on 1 Interview
Background Check
Interview
Had referral from current employee who passed me along to a VP for a technical screen. Had 4 more conversations with juniors until I received the offer.
Interview Questions
A lot of specific biotech valuation (was interviewing with healthcare group), general healthcare trends and drivers of Pharma M&A

Analyst Interview - Investment Banking

Anonymous employee in New York
Interviewed: June 2022
Outcome
Accepted Offer
Interview Source
College / University / On Campus Recruiting
Length of Process
2-3 months
Application
Phone Interview
1 on 1 Interview
Interview
The interview process began with coffee chats and getting to know members of the team. 2 interviews before superday, both with associates and superday consisted of interviews with VPs, 1 Director, and 1 MD.
Interview Questions
The most difficult question was asking about industry-specific valuation methods. Interviewed for the healthcare coverage team, asked about how DCFs may differ for biotech/pharmas than traditional businesses.
Another difficult question was a behavioral one that asked about an instance of team work showing strengths and weaknesses.

Private Fund Group Analyst Interview - Private Equity

Anonymous employee in New York
Interviewed: November 2022
Outcome
Accepted Offer
Interview Source
Applied Online
Length of Process
Less than 1 month
Application
1 on 1 Interview
Interview
Process lasted about a week. Consisted of two interviews with associates and then a super day with 6 directors. Mostly behavioral questions and a few questions about why private equity.
Interview Questions
What factors do you look for in a company when deciding whether or not it’s a good investment?

Sales and Trading Summer Analyst Interview - Sales and Trading

Anonymous employee in New York
Interviewed: March 2022
Outcome
Accepted Offer
Interview Source
College / University / On Campus Recruiting
Length of Process
Less than 1 month
Application
Phone Interview
1 on 1 Interview
IQ / Intelligence Test
Interview
Had to take a math/logic test after submitting resume. Then got accepted initial interview that was a 30 min phone call. Somewhat difficult because my interviewer was an MD who grilled me on the markets. Luckily made it to superday and had 2 back to back zoom interviews that were not super difficult, mainly behavioral with questions about why CS and why I’d fit in. Got a phone call the next week with an offer to accept/deny within two weeks.
Interview Questions
After pitching my stock, got asked a follow up about the risks, specifically geopolitical. Other than that very typical questions about “tell me what’s happening in the markets” (sp500, nasdaq, 10y, etc current metrics) and then behavioral questions like “what’s your biggest strength”.

Investment Advisory Interview - Private Banking

Anonymous interview candidate in
Interviewed: March 2023
Outcome
Declined Offer
Interview Source
Employee Referral
Length of Process
1-2 months
Application
1 on 1 Interview
Group Interview
Personality Test
Background Check
Interview
Used to be working with the EAM desk of CS and had strong relations with the teams there. Their end had a new headcount for IA role despite the merger with UBS, hence my network, who is the market head for that desk helped threw my CV in for the interview. First round of interview was a simple coffee chat 1-1 with desk head to get a clearer understanding of my multi-asset product experience and product knowledge. Round 2 interview with different panels of stakeholders (RM Cluster heads, IA team and Trading team), Round 3 of interview was with the Regional head, which the HR called in a few days to send the offer across.
Interview Questions
How would you manage our clients that are still holding the AT1s from CS when they come to us for advice?

Analyst Interview - Investment Banking

Anonymous employee in San Francisco
Interviewed: August 2022
Outcome
Accepted Offer
Interview Source
Applied Online
Length of Process
Less than 1 month
Application
Phone Interview
1 on 1 Interview
Interview
3 phone interviews with current juniors and 2 zoom interviews with seniors, phone interviews were behavioral and one of the senior interviews was a deep dive into my understanding of a specific tech company
Interview Questions
What was the EV/EBITDA multiple for a recent deal you worked on?