CSFB snares technical accounting director

Credit Suisse First Boston has hired Melissa Allen from BNP Paribas as a director within the European financial control department.

Based in London, Allen is responsible for technical accounting, including the implementation of new International Accounting Standards rules on accounting for derivatives, and new business support. She joins the bank from French rival BNP Paribas, where she held a similar role.

She reports to Nigel Bretton, head of European financial control.