Investment Banking
Course with Placement Support | Meritshot
Secure Positions with the World’s Top Tech & Security Companies
What You will Learn?
Why Choose Meritshot?
Meritshot programs are built with one goal — career outcomes
TRANSFORMATIONS
From Career Stagnation to Investment Banking Roles — Here’s How Professionals Transform
FINANCE ANALYST
“I was analyzing spreadsheets, but I wasn’t contributing to real deals.
The projects helped me understand valuation, modeling, and deal execution in a realistic IB context.”
NON-FINANCE
“I had no formal finance background.
Structured learning and mentor guidance helped me think logically and contribute to live financial models and transaction decks.”
WORKING PROFESSIONAL
“I already worked in corporate finance, but IB felt intimidating.
This program gave me the skills and confidence to analyze transactions, build pitchbooks, and handle real-world deal scenarios.”
FINANCE ANALYST
“I was analyzing spreadsheets, but I wasn’t contributing to real deals.
The projects helped me understand valuation, modeling, and deal execution in a realistic IB context.”
NON-FINANCE
“I had no formal finance background.
Structured learning and mentor guidance helped me think logically and contribute to live financial models and transaction decks.”
WORKING PROFESSIONAL
“I already worked in corporate finance, but IB felt intimidating.
This program gave me the skills and confidence to analyze transactions, build pitchbooks, and handle real-world deal scenarios.”
Why This Investment Banking Program Stands Out
Most investment banking courses focus only on theory and concepts.
We focus on building job-ready professionals with real-world deal and modeling experience.
You get human mentorship throughout the journey.
Industry Vetted Curriculum
Upskilling from Merithshot gives you an Unfair Advantage by placing you ahead of the curve.
Meritshot Alumni
Success Stories
Join hundreds of professionals who've transformed their careers with Meritshot.
After 6+ years in sales at IndianOil, Mayank transitioned into data and AI with Meritshot. With expert mentorship, he converted his sales experience into strong data narratives, built real-world machine learning projects, and prepared for competitive AI interviews—successfully moving into a full-time data role.
With hands-on experience in data pipelines and analytics, this professional refined their expertise at Meritshot to step into a high-impact data engineering role. Through focused guidance on data modeling and pipeline optimization, they now help process large-scale datasets and improve data reliability across teams at HCL.
Seeking a shift from hands-on development to strategic data enablement, this professional leveraged Meritshot’s structured guidance to position expertise in data architecture, governance, and cloud platforms. Now at PwC, they help organizations build scalable data systems and enable reliable, insight-driven decision-making.
Looking to move into a strategic data governance role, this professional gained deep expertise in data frameworks through Meritshot. Today, they specialize in data quality, compliance, and standards, helping organizations build reliable, scalable, and future-ready data ecosystems.
Aiming to work on large-scale data platforms, this professional strengthened skills in data pipelines and distributed systems with Meritshot. Now a Data Engineer at TCS, they build scalable data solutions and help enhance organizational data reliability.
With Meritshot’s structured roadmap, this professional transitioned from mechanical engineering to data engineering by building strong programming and data pipeline skills. Now a Data Engineer at Jupiter, they achieved a 120% career hike and a role they’re excited about.
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Build Capstone Projects
with Real-world Applications
Work on flagship projects that mirror the daily responsibilities of Investment Banking Analysts & Associates. Each project is designed to give you deal-ready experience.
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Deal Analysis
Evaluate a real-world merger (e.g., Microsoft–Activision).
- Build a synergy model (cost & revenue).
- Run accretion/dilution analysis.
- Deliver an investment memo & pitch deck.
Outcomes
Leveraged Buyout (LBO) Modeling for Private Equity
Build a full LBO model for a mid-cap company.
- Structure debt & equity financing.
- Model IRR & MOIC across scenarios
- Run sensitivity analysis on leverage, growth, and exit multiples.
Outcomes
IPO Valuation & Investor Pitch
Conduct a valuation for a company preparing for IPO (e.g., Reddit).
- Apply DCF & comparable multiples.
- Draft a pitch deck for investors.
- Simulate book-building process and develop pricing strategy
Outcomes
Startup Valuation & Fundraising Strategy
Value a high-growth startup and design a fundraising plan.
- Use the DCF & VC method.
- Assess burn rate & runway.
- Prepare a comprehensive fundraising deck highlighting key KPIs
Outcomes
Hedge Fund Portfolio & Risk Management
Build and manage a hedge fund–style portfolio.
- Implement long-short, event-driven, and arbitrage strategies.
- Track performance against benchmarks.
- Analyze risk via Sharpe, Beta & VaR
Outcomes
Profit & Loss & Business Decision Analysis
Analyze P&L statements and recommend strategies.
- Build financial models for margins & profitability.
- Identify levers to cut costs & drive growth
- Prepare executive CFO-style summary
Outcomes
Get Placed in Leading Investment Banking Firms
With 400+ Hiring partners and 360° comprehensive career assistance is secured
Our Expert Mentors
With Highly Experienced Instructors & Mentors you are in SAFE Hands
Senior Associate, PwC
With 10+ years across investment banking and consulting, Jay is also a seasoned corporate trainer with 11 years of teaching experience. He translates boardroom rigor into classroom clarity, grounding every concept in real deals and execution strategies. Learners gain an analytical, deal-ready, and execution-focused approach to IB under his mentorship.
Deputy Manager, Deloitte | Chartered Accountant
Dhruv brings 5+ years of experience in audit, assurance, and financial advisory at Deloitte. As a Chartered Accountant, he blends technical expertise with real-world corporate exposure. His teaching simplifies complex financial concepts into practical insights, equipping learners with precision and strategic thinking essential for careers in finance and investment banking.
Client Service Associate, Northern Trust Corporation (IB Ops)
With over a decade of global financial services experience, including significant tenure in Singapore, Anjana specializes in investment banking operations. She combines process excellence, precision, and client-centric delivery to give learners practical exposure to the backbone of IB execution and international market standards.
Senior Investment Banker, Kumbhat Advisors
Upama has 5 years of experience driving deals and financial strategies in investment banking. In addition to her industry role, she has taught with Emeritus, bringing a rare blend of practitioner expertise and academic depth. Learners benefit from her ability to connect real-world IB challenges with classroom learning, preparing them for industry demands.
Senior Finance Mentor
Anupam brings 20+ years of experience in BFSI, financial modelling, and capital markets. He simplifies complex topics in valuation, derivatives, and Excel into clear, practical insights grounded in real-world finance. His training equips learners with the analytical and execution-focused skills needed for careers in finance and investment banking. He holds an MBA, MS Finance, CFA (ICFAI), and CWM.
Senior Associate, PwC
With 10+ years across investment banking and consulting, Jay is also a seasoned corporate trainer with 11 years of teaching experience. He translates boardroom rigor into classroom clarity, grounding every concept in real deals and execution strategies. Learners gain an analytical, deal-ready, and execution-focused approach to IB under his mentorship.
Deputy Manager, Deloitte | Chartered Accountant
Dhruv brings 5+ years of experience in audit, assurance, and financial advisory at Deloitte. As a Chartered Accountant, he blends technical expertise with real-world corporate exposure. His teaching simplifies complex financial concepts into practical insights, equipping learners with precision and strategic thinking essential for careers in finance and investment banking.
Client Service Associate, Northern Trust Corporation (IB Ops)
With over a decade of global financial services experience, including significant tenure in Singapore, Anjana specializes in investment banking operations. She combines process excellence, precision, and client-centric delivery to give learners practical exposure to the backbone of IB execution and international market standards.
Senior Investment Banker, Kumbhat Advisors
Upama has 5 years of experience driving deals and financial strategies in investment banking. In addition to her industry role, she has taught with Emeritus, bringing a rare blend of practitioner expertise and academic depth. Learners benefit from her ability to connect real-world IB challenges with classroom learning, preparing them for industry demands.
Senior Finance Mentor
Anupam brings 20+ years of experience in BFSI, financial modelling, and capital markets. He simplifies complex topics in valuation, derivatives, and Excel into clear, practical insights grounded in real-world finance. His training equips learners with the analytical and execution-focused skills needed for careers in finance and investment banking. He holds an MBA, MS Finance, CFA (ICFAI), and CWM.
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Certificates
Earn globally recognized certificates that validate your skills and boosts your career prospects
Get certificates backed by Microsoft, trusted by recruiters at top product companies worldwide.
Each certificate validates real world projects & mentor endorsements- not just theory
Your achievements are instantly verifiable by employers with global acceptance.
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Employer Recognition
Acceptance
Your Career Growth
Roadmap
A proven 4-step path to take you from upskilling to your dream job
Stand out with a sharp CV, optimized LinkedIn, and strong personal pitch tailored for top banks and finance firms.
Ace every round with 1:1 mock interviews, technical & HR prep, case studies, valuation models, and real IB scenarios.
Apply to 400+ hiring partners and clear technical, aptitude, and behavioral interviews with confidence.
Land a high-paying Investment Banking role at leading global firms and kickstart your finance career.
Ready to Level Up Your Career?
Join professionals who’ve launched their careers with Meritshot. Gain job-ready skills and step into high-demand roles today!
Learn at your own pace while balancing work or studies.
Train directly with industry-certified professionals.
JP Morgan-accredited program
Access 400+ hiring partners, job fairs & alumni referrals.
Placement rate
Highest CTC
Hiring Partners
Salary Hike
Assignments That
Replace Guesswork With Real Skills
Each assignment mirrors actual analyst-level work performed in investment banks, valuation firms, and corporate finance teams.
Basic Assignments
Financial Statement Analysis & Business Understanding
Financial Modeling Fundamentals (Excel-Based)
Intermediate Assignments
Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Valuation
Comparable Company Analysis (Comps)
Advanced Assignments
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Deal Analysis
Investment Pitchbook Creation
Capstone Project — End-to-End Deal Simulation
Lab Sessions Where Investment Banking Skills Finally Click
Very few real deal-level financial modeling, valuation, and analysis.
That’s exactly why the Investment Banking Program at Meritshot includes structured, live, hands-on lab sessions — designed to turn abstract finance concepts into real IB skills.
Expert-Led Guest Sessions
Most courses teach what should work.
These guest lectures show what actually works in production — and what breaks.
High-level
Non-interactive
Disconnected from real work
Real decisions, not definitions
Current industry problems
Case-driven, not theory-driven
What You’ll Actually Learn From Investment Banking Professionals
Most courses teach what should work. These guest lectures show what actually works in production — and what breaks.
- What really happens before, during, and after a deal
- How assumptions are debated, challenged, and revised
- Handling pressure, revisions, and last-minute client changes
- Financial models used by actual IB teams
- Why some “perfect” academic models don’t survive real deals
- When precision matters — and when speed matters more
- What separates shortlisted candidates from the rest
- Common interview mistakes that cost IB offers
- How technical questions map to day-to-day work
Interactive by Design — Not a
One-Way Talk
These guest lectures are discussion-led, not broadcast-style.
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- Live case breakdowns
- Open Q&A (technical + career)
- Follow-up questions encouraged
Firms. One Reality Check.
- Investment banks & advisory firms
- M&A and transaction advisory
- Analysts and associates working on live deals
“Is this important?”
They start asking:
“How would this hold up in a real system?”
That shift in thinking is what turns learners into industry-ready finance professionals
(Blunt Truth)
- Have never seen how real deals unfold
- Don’t understand trade-offs under pressure.
- Overfocus on theory and underfocus on execution
You’re Not Left to Figure It Out
Most programs dump content and disappear. We do the opposite.
1. Structured Onboarding (No Guesswork)
- Clear learning roadmap from Day 1
- Defined weekly outcomes (what you should actually be able to do)
- Tool setup + environment walkthrough
- Expectations set upfront — no surprises later
2. Active Mentor & Instructor Support
- Dedicated mentors for doubt resolution
- Concept clarification during and after lab sessions
- Guidance on how to approach problems, not just answers
- Help when you’re stuck — technically or mentally
3. Assignment & Project Guidance (Not Hand-Holding)
- Clear problem understanding sessions
- Feedback on approach, logic, and assumptions
- Help identifying mistakes before they become habits
- Review focused on industry expectations, not academic perfection
4. Career & Interview Assistance (Reality-Based)
- Resume and project positioning support
- Interview mindset and expectation setting
- Guidance on how to explain decisions, trade-offs, and failures
- Clarity on what actually matters for Data Science & AI roles
5. Continuous Check-Ins & Accountability
- Dedicated mentors for doubt resolution
- Concept clarification during and after lab sessions
- Guidance on how to approach problems, not just answers
- Help when you’re stuck — technically or mentally
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Amit R.
This program showed me how IB professionals structure deals, model companies, and evaluate transactions.
It wasn’t about memorizing formulas. It was about building models and analysis that actually matter to clients.”
Priya K.
The structured onboarding, guided labs, and mentor support made learning manageable.
Instead of just following templates, I learned how to break down deals, build models, and think like an analyst.”
Rahul M.
The financial modeling exercises and deal simulations helped me contribute to transaction analysis at work.
I now participate in strategic discussions, not just number crunching.”
Sneha P.
I finally understood how banks evaluate modeling, assumptions, and deal logic.
The clarity on how to explain financial decisions and valuation trade-offs changed how I approach interviews.”
You’re enrolling in structured support
designed to get results.
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