Job Detail

Your field of responsibility

As a Senior Credit Underwriter Large Swiss Corporates you will analyze, assess, rate and underwrite credit risks for the largest Swiss corporates and Multinationals as well as for cash flow based acquisition and leveraged finance transactions for selected private equity sponsors predominately in the Swiss and Western European market. You will either approve credit risks according to your own credit competence or present the credit approval requests to senior CRM management. Additionally, you will establish standardized credit agreements, review and approve credit documentations from outside counsels in collaboration with our front organization and legal department and reflect the transaction parameters in the banks credit system. For event driven financing requests, you will be part of a deal team which usually consists of the relationship manager, a financing specialist from the structured finance area, a representative from investment banking (if M&A, debt or equity capital market instruments are involved), a syndication or credit risk hedging specialist (if de-risking is required) and a representative from legal and compliance. Furthermore, you will work on divisional as well as cross-divisional strategic projects and you will act as subject matter expert on cash flow based lending topics.

Your future colleagues

You will be part of a team of experienced credit underwriters as well as the deal team, and have the opportunity to collaborate with clients and different internal and external partners. You will also work very closely with our credit portfolio management colleagues on credit requests and life-cycle management for existing clients. We are a department which values Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) and are committed to realizing the firm’s D&I ambition which is an integral part of our global cultural values.

Your skills and experience

• Higher education degree in Banking & Finance, Economics, or any related field, combined with at least 5 years experience in a similar role with a focus on cash-flow based or event driven financings


• A background in the European leveraged lending or private equity sponsor driven financing area, either on the credit risk management side or as a product specialist in the financing area, or profound experience in corporate credit risk management


• Very strong analytical and problem solving capabilities, combined with strong negotiations skills, proven assertiveness and profound decision making capabilities


• Fluency in German and English, French would be a big plus


• Motivation to work on own initiative and in collaboration with various partners, ability to deliver on time with a high level of integrity


• You are a dedicated problem solver with a positive personality and can-do attitude


• Understands the value of diversity in the workplace and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture in all aspects of working life so that people from all backgrounds receive equal treatment, realize their full potential and can bring their full, authentic selves to work.

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Ms. N. Schneider would be delighted to receive your application.
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We are a leading wealth manager with strong global investment banking capabilities founded in 1856. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, and with more than 45,000 employees from over 150 nations, we are always looking for motivated individuals to help us shape the future for our clients.

Credit Suisse is an equal opportunity employer. Welcoming diversity gives us a competitive advantage in the global marketplace and drives our success. We are committed to building a culture of inclusion with a deep sense of belonging for all of us. We will consider flexible working opportunities where possible. Our bank provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, as well as those with other needs or beliefs as may be protected under applicable local law. If you require assistance during the recruitment process, please let your recruiter know.