FMAA 2008 – The New Team!

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make FMAA 2007 the huge success that it was.  We had spectacular packed-out events, fantastic guest speakers, and great positive feedback overall!

Having just had our 2007 AGM, a new 2008 FMAA Executive (with a brand new structure to reflect FMAA’s growing presence on campus) has been elected:

President
Angela Liang

Vice President (Operations)
Kevan Shah

Vice President (Sponsorship)
Daniel Gammell
Jonathan Zipfinger

Treasurer
Rebecca Nygryn

Secretary
Meena Subramanyam

Marketing Director
Stephen Leung

Sponsorship Director
Jack Lin
Nicholas Zipfinger
Erica Zhong
Henry Byalikov
Amanda Kazacos
Vina Xiao
Caroline Boateng
Tom Haremza
Mario Emmanuel
Albert Bielenko

The 2007 FMAA Executive, especially President Dolan Shah, have done an amazing job.  They have paved a solid path, and we look forward to an even better 2008!

- Angela Liang
2008 President

CREDIT SUISSE Job Description

Research Analyst/Associate

Group Description/ Role outline (type of activities recruit is likely to perform)

1. Delivering Research on:

• Equities of Sydney companies;
• Industry sectors in which the companies assigned for coverage operate.
• Any other assets assigned by the head of the function.

2. Proactively generating investment ideas on stocks and industry sector, as well as thematic investment ideas.

3. Formulating detailed valuation models on stocks using Credit Suisse proprietary quantitative valuation tool.

4. Promptly assessing financial impact of specific news flow on a company of an industry

Training

There are two components to the training within Private Banking: A formal training and development program designed and delivered by some of the most skilled professionals in the financial service industry as well as our own Credit Suisse Relationship Managers and product specialists, supplemented with on-the-job learning. During your tailor-made global training program you will train with peers from all over the world and sit for your regulatory exams. You will start with a global company orientation to learn about Credit Suisse and how we operate. The Private Banking Training Program itself aims to prepare you to successfully perform on the job. You will be provided with an in-depth overview of the products and services provided by Private Banking as well as the skills you need to launch, grow and manage your own business and to develop and maintain strong internal and external relationships. You will also be assigned a mentor to help you through the program and support you with your integration. A number of networking opportunities throughout the program will allow you to network with senior management and establish cross-divisional relationships also. A rigorous performance management process will ensure you are clear on your objectives and development points on a regular basis throughout the program.

Qualifications

Interested candidates must be a final year student and have a strong interest in building a career in Australia. A general interest and knowledge of the Australian Economy and Market is required.

Credit Suisse is noted for the diversity of its employees but seeks candidates with a common set of abilities – highly motivated, creative individuals who have demonstrated academic achievement and have the ability to work independently while still operating as a member of a team. Strength in verbal and written communication as well as computer literacy is essential. In addition, we look for intelligent, driven and hardworking candidates with consistent leadership skills shown through involvement in school activities.

Credit Suisse Firm Overview

Credit Suisse is one of the world’s premier financial providers offering investment banking, private banking and asset management capabilities to corporations, high net-worth families, entrepreneurs, governments and institutions around the world. Our unique integrated business model enables us to develop comprehensive financial solutions that meet the increasingly complex, global needs of the sophisticated clients that are our focus at Credit Suisse. We benefit from having established relationships and extensive network across both developed and developing market and economies. The bank is active in more than 50 countries internationally, and employs approximately 45,000 people.

Apply at www.credit-suisse.com/careers.