Certified Investment Banking Operations Professional

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London Stock Exchange Group Academy via Imarticus

Learn banking operations with the certificate course on Certified Investment Banking Operations Professional offered by Imarticus learning.

Mode

Full time, Online

Duration

150 Hours

Fees

₹ 150000

Inclusive of GST

Quick Facts

particular details
Medium of instructions English
Mode of learning Self study, Virtual Classroom
Mode of Delivery Video and Text Based
Frequency of Classes Weekdays, Weekends

Course overview

Certified Investment Banking Operations Professional is a certificate program designed by Imarticus learning in the online digital India based platform. The course has a 360-degree learning curriculum with theory, case studies and simulation for practical learning. The curriculum is industry-aligned and partnered with LSEG Academy covering various important updated concepts as a knowledge partner. The learning is done seamlessly in an environment with the use of technology in both external and internal ways. It is done to promote the quality of the course in track with the up to date reading material. 

The course also offers placement assistance for students with industry tips, resume building and interview preparation. The course also facilitates to build the soft skills of students for communication and presenting the ideas in a cohesive manner. It aims to build a holistic well-rounded individual who will become an industry expert. The institute helps to offer networking opportunities for the students and has developed over 400 corporate partnerships with a placement record of 85%.

The highlights

  • 360-degree coursework
  • 4 prominent faculty taught a course
  • 100% live e-learning course
  • Placement assistance
  • Soft skills training
  • 150 hours of classroom instruction
  • 9 weeks of coursework (full time)
  • 14 training modules from the London Stock Exchange
  • London School of Economics endorsed certificate 
  • Resume building
  • Full time and part-time coursework options

Program offerings

  • Case studies
  • Simulations
  • Group discussions
  • Interview preparation
  • Soft skill training
  • Assessments
  • Quizzes
  • Industry interactions

Course and certificate fees

Fees information
₹ 150,000  (Inclusive of GST)
certificate availability

Yes

certificate providing authority

Imarticus

Who it is for

This course benefits the following people:

  • Individuals who are interested in the field of investment banking and interested to seek a career in a global financial agency or bank.
  • Finance background candidates who wish to pass the CISI IOC certification exam.

Eligibility criteria

Work experience

The candidate should have 3 years of work experience maximum to enrol in this program

Education

The candidate should have background education and be a graduate in any one of the fields of commerce, finance, or business management.

Certification qualifying details

A pre-scheduled live session will take place wherein the candidates will be tested via time-based MCQ quizzes. After clearing this quiz, they will be given a certificate of completion. 

What you will learn

Knowledge of stocks Knowledge of equities

The Certified Investment Banking Operations Professional course is for helping candidates in the following areas:

  • The candidates will learn about the financial markets and operations behind them. 
  • The candidate will be exposed to the participants and equations of time.
  • The candidates can learn about equity pricing, bonds, markets, derivatives, and applications. The candidates will learn how to buy and sell equity and learn the mechanics of trading and investing. 
  • The candidate will be able to appreciate portfolio theory and the time value of money. 
  • The candidates will learn about corporate action, asset management, trade life cycles, and stocks. 
  • The candidate will learn about the risks and regulation in the Global markets.
  • The candidates will gain knowledge of anti-money laundering activities and case studies

The syllabus

Introduction to Financial Markets

Introduction to Investment Banking
  • Introduction to Financial Systems
  • Types of Financial Markets
Cash Equities and Fixed Income
  • Equity and Preference Shares
  • Depository Receipts
  • Primary and Secondary Market
  • Stock Exchanges and Financial Centres
  • Bonds – Characteristics, Securitization, and Types
  • Interest, Bond Price and Yield
  • Yield to Maturity
Foreign Exchange and Money Markets
  • Forex and Features of Forex
  • Market Participants
  • Quotes and Trades
  • Forex Future and Options
  • Money Market Basics
  • Instruments of Money Market
  • Difference Between Capital and Money Markets
Derivatives Markets
  • Introduction to Derivatives
  • Exchange Traded and Over the Counter Derivatives
  • Forwards, Futures and Options
  • Payoffs and Pricing
  • Swaps and Types – Equity, Interest Rate and Forex
  • Hedging and Speculation
  • Credit Default Swap and Credit Events
Job Readiness
  • Communication Skills
  • Resume Building
  • Interview Preparation 

Trade Life Cycle

Reference Data Management
  • Introduction & Role
  • Static Data & Dynamic Data
  • Securities Identification
Corporate Actions
  • Role & Purpose of Corporate Action
  • Types of Corporate Action
  • Corporate Action Life
Asset Management
  • What is Asset Management
  • Structure of Mutual Funds & Hedge Funds
  • Roles & Activities
Reconciliation
  • Definition & Types
  • Role in the Trade Life Cycle
  • Process, Risk & Integrity Framework
Introduction to ISDA
  • Role of ISDA
  • Architecture & Hierarchy
  • ISDA Master Agreement
Stock, Borrow & Lending
  • Basics of Stock, Borrow & Lending
  • Participants & Securities Traded
  • Advantage & Disadvantages
Collateral Management
  • Fundamentals of Collateral
  • Participants, Process & Risk Management
  • Advantages & Disadvantages
Trade Life Cycle
  • Introduction to TLC
  • Exchange Product TLC
  • OTC Product TLC

Risk Management

Risk Management & Regulatory Environment
  • Introduction to Risk
  • Market Risk & Credit Risk
  • Liquidity Risk
Anti-Money Laundering & KYC
  • Introduction to AML
  • Introduction to KYC Norms
  • Case Studies in Money
Job-interview Readiness
  • Interview Preparation - Domain
  • Interview Preparation - HR
  • Final Mock Interview
  • Final Certification Exam

Admission details

The admission is 3 simple steps for the Certified Investment Banking Operations Professional program: 

Step 1: Visit the following link https://www.imarticus.org/certified-investment-banking-operations-program/ and click on the Enroll now option. 

Step 2: Enter your details which are required for the program to enter the counseling pool for shortlisting candidates

Step 3: Candidates who get shortlisted and further selected can enrol in the program with the payment of the program fee in installments. 

Scholarship Details

At present, scholarships are offered for Covid Warriors who are graduates in any field between the age group of 21 to 25 years and be nominated as Covid Warrior. The candidate or for his parent must be we must have contributed as an essential worker during the pandemic and must be an Indian citizen. Such candidates are awarded 100% scholarships.

How it helps

The Certified Investment Banking Operations Professional certificate program helps the candidate become empowered with job-relevant skills along with a deep understanding of complex concepts within the investment banking operations. The candidates can get hired easily through the placement assistance program. The certificate is well endorsed by the London School of Economics and that makes it a well-recognized credential globally as a certificate par excellence. 

The candidate will be able to highlight this achievement in his portfolio and professional networking sites such as LinkedIn. The candidate is provided with soft skill development and placement assurance through the program and he or she will have all the tools required to tackle the interview into a reputed organization during placements. The student will not only learn how to apply the concepts learned efficiently but also learn to communicate effectively. 

This certificate gives the opportunity for the student to connect with industry experts and alumni to maximize their professional success. Since it is an industry-based curriculum, the candidate can be well assured that he or she can easily seek a rewarding position in a leading global financial institution or a bank. 

The pay scale offered to the candidate will be on par with industry standards. Apart from networking with industry experts, it can also be well identified in his resume or CV. This credential will also benefit the student with the ability to connect with potential recruiters as well as gain an edge over his peers in succeeding in the finance industry. The candidate will become ready even to appear for the CISI IOC certification exam.

FAQs

How is the coursework planned for the program?

The program has a 180 hour based curriculum that provides concepts designed for people to get benefited from a career in investment banking roles. 

Is the part time option available in this program?

Yes, the full-time program is of two months duration on weekdays and the part-time program requires 3 months duration on the weekends 

What are the different study materials offered for the students?

Students will be offered presentations, video recordings, case studies, quizzes for evaluations and reading materials in the entire coursework. 

Do the students get financial aid available for this program?

Yes, essential workers or their children who have contributed during the Covid pandemic time will get a 100% scholarship waiver and the candidates will need proof of contribution.

What is the eligibility to seek placement assistance in the program?

The candidates need to have a minimum attendance of 80 % in all the main three modules and also have a 60% grade in all the assessments. 

What are all the different roles that are offered in the investment banking career for the candidates?

The job opportunities for students are in the following areas of investment banking such as financial analyst, investment banking associate, money market analyst, regulatory reporting analyst, corporate banking treasurer and anti-money laundering specialist, financial market advisor and risk management consultant. 

What are all the three main models of focus in this program?

The three modules of focus in the entire program are 

  • Introduction to financial markets 
  • Trade life cycle 
  • Risk management

How does the institute offer placement assistance in this program?

The program has placement offered in the curriculum through career services in profile enhancement, resume building, interview help, and profile enhancement. 

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