Post Graduation Program in Investment Banking

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85% placement rate with salaries upto 45 LPA

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Course Curriculum

Designed by Top Industry Leaders and Domain Experts.
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Module 1 – Financial Systems (4 Weeks)

  • Financial Systems & Investment Banking Roles
  • Key Participants: Retail, Institutional, Regulators
  • Case Study: Investment Banking in IPOs
  • Forex Market Participants & Products
  • Exchange Rate Determinants
  • Case Study: Impact of Global Events on Exchange Rates
  • Financial, Operational, and Currency Risks
  • Hedging Strategies
  • Case Study: 2008 Financial Crisis & Risk Management
  • Basel Norms & Risk-Weighted Assets
  • Role of Tech in Financial Risk Management
  • Final Assessment: Real-World Financial Crisis

Module 2 – Excel and Advanced Excel (4 Weeks)

  • VLOOKUP, PivotTables, Logical Functions
  • Data Cleaning & Formatting Techniques
  • INDEX-MATCH, Array Formulas
  • Dynamic Charts & Data Visualization
  • Ratio Analysis, Revenue Forecasting
  • Building Financial Statements
  • Buyout Modeling Basics
  • Practical Case Study on M&A Modeling

Module 3 – Valuation Techniques (4 Weeks)

  • Income, Market & Cost Approaches
  • Case Study: Startup Valuation
  • Discounted Cash Flow (DCF)
  • Multiples & Comparable Transactions
  • Buyer Seller Perspectives
  • Deal Structuring in Valuation
  • Live Valuation Exercises
  • Final Assessment

Module 4 – Financial Markets (4 Weeks)

  • Primary Secondary Markets
  • IPO Process & Trading Settlement
  • Forwards, Futures, Options, Swaps
  • Hedging Strategies in Derivatives
  • Pricing Models for Derivatives
  • Option Greeks & Black-Scholes Model
  • Case Study on Hedge Funds & Market Manipulation

Module 5 – Corporate Transactions (4 Weeks)

  • Structure, Valuation, & Debt Financing
  • Horizontal Vertical Mergers
  • Deal Structuring & Integration

Module 6 – Startup Ecosystem & Funding (4 Weeks)

  • Bootstrapped Venture-Backed Startups
  • IPOs, Acquisitions, & Investment Banking Roles

Module 7 – Due Diligence & Risk Mitigation (4 Weeks)

Module 8 – Compliance & Regulatory Framework (4 Weeks)

  • Securities Act, FEMA, Basel Norms
  • Insider Trading & Transaction Monitoring
  • IOSCO, MiFID, International Regulations

Module 9 – Advanced Topics & Case Studies (4 Weeks)

Program Highlights

The Program is designed by Industry Leaders and Domain Experts from Stanford University and Microsoft

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500+

Hours of Content

Live Sessions

100+

Live Sessions

Assignments

100+

Assignments

Industry Projects

25+

Industry Projects

10+

Case Studies

Mock Tests

10+

Mock Tests

Domain Specialization & Electives

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Risk Assessment & Analysis: You will Learn to identify, evaluate, and understand potential risks associated with investments using complex models.
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Stocks and Trading: You will Learn to buy and sell shares in companies to make a profit. It’s done on stock exchanges, which are marketplaces where buyers and sellers meet.
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Asset & Wealth Management: You will Learn to grow and preserve clients’ wealth through a range of services, including tax planning, estate planning, and more
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Equity & Portfolio Management: You will Learn to make investment decisions or advising others on how to make their own investment decisions.
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About investment banking course

Our Certified Investment Banking Operations Professional (CIBOP™) course has been guiding finance professionals for or many years, shaping careers and turning dreams into reality.

Focused on real-world scenarios and insights from industry experts, the refined curriculum of our investment banker course addresses intricacies in securities operations, wealth and asset management, financial market, risk management, and AML. Imarticus offers more than just a certification, it delivers a transformative experience, propelling you toward greatness in the investment banking operations realm.

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100% Job Assurance

We assist you in beginning your Investment Banking career by getting you placed at top Investment Banking companies, offering a minimum of 7 guaranteed interview opportunities.

Job Relevant Skills

Master core and industry-specific skills in Investment Banking operations – building expertise for Securities, Wealth, and Asset Management Operations

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Practical Training Approach

We deliver an interactive learning experience through a practical training approach, led by expert faculty, ensuring you’re equipped for success.

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Comprehensive Career Support

We support your growth with our placement assistance, which includes soft skills training, resume development, and practice interviews to help you crack your job.

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Industry Projects

Industry

1. Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Deal Analysis

Analyze a real-world M&A transaction and evaluate its impact on the companies involved.

Microsoft-Activision, Disney21st Century Fox

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2. Leveraged Buyout (LBO) Model for a Private Equity Deal

Build a full LBO model for a target company and analyze investment returns.

Mid-cap company with
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3. Startup Valuation and Fundraising Strategy

Conduct a startup valuation and create an investor pitch deck.

(EV/Revenue, EV/EBITDA

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4. IPO Analysis and Valuation of a Public Offering

Analyze an IPO process and determine the fair value of a newly public company.

Reddit, Instacart

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5. Hedge Fund Investment Strategy & Portfolio Management

Build a hedge fund portfolio with a mix of equities, derivatives, and
bonds.

(long-short equity, event-driven, arbitrage

6. Risk and Reward Analysis in Investment Portfolios

Analyze risk and reward in investment portfolios and create an optimized asset allocation strategy.

Choose 10-15 assets across equities, bonds, and derivatives.

Recommend products

7. Portfolio Management & Asset Allocation

Develop and manage a diversified investment portfolio to optimize
returns while managing risk.

Calculate Sharpe Ratio, Beta, and Value at Risk (VaR).

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8. Profit & Loss Analysis in Business Decision Making

Analyze the financial performance of a company by evaluating profit and loss statements to optimize business strategies.

Calculate Gross Profit Margin, Operating Profit Margin, and Net Profit Margin

Case Studies

Due Diligence in Tata Steel's Acquisition of Corus

When Tata Steel acquired Corus, their due diligence process likely included a thorough evaluation of Corus’s financial health, production facilities, technology, market position in Europe, potential integration challenges with Tata Steel’s operations, labor relations, environmental compliance, and overall strategic fit with Tata Steel’s global expansion goals, considering the significant financial investment involved in the acquisition.

Hedge Funds & Market Manipulation

This term “Hedge Funds and Market Manipulation” refers to surge in buying pressure forced hedge funds to buy back their shares for more money to cover their short sales. However, in the long run, many hedge fund managers profited from the massively increased prices. We will learn about Layering, marking the close, and pump and dump schemes, amongst others, are some of the most common forms of market manipulation.

Pricing Derivatives using Black-Scholes Model

The Black-Scholes-Merton (BSM) model is a pricing model for financial instruments. It is used for the valuation of stock options. The BSM model is used to determine the fair prices of stock options based on six variables: volatility, type, underlying stock price, strike price, time, and risk-free rate. We will also learn about the Monte Carlo simulation, which is an essential tool in the pricing and hedging of derivative securities.

Outcomes of this Program

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  • Great Understanding of the Startup Ecosystem Globally and Domestically, along with their Valuation Strategies and Fund raising etc.
  • In-depth Understanding of the Asset and Wealth Management for the Top 1%, along with the ways to best optimise them.
  • Understanding of the Stock Market, and other important associated key terms and terminologies involved.
  • Great understanding about the Financial Operations and Analysis, Hands on Practice with Analytical Tools used for Financial Analysis.
  • Understanding of Financial and Economical Theories related to every small and big aspects of Corporate and personal life.

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This Program is Ideal for

Working Professionals

Working Professionals

Working Professionals looking forward to transition and build their careers into Financial and Banking Domains.

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Finance Enthusiasts

Working Professionals who feel stuck with minimal growth wishing to upskill themselves for better career growth.

Fresher and Students

Fresh Graduates looking forward to kick start their Career into the Financial and Banking Domain with Expert Guidance and Guaranteed Results.

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Career Support and Guidance

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  • Personalized Feedbacks for Weekly Assignments and Case Studies by Top Industry Experts and Subject Matter Experts.
  • 20+ step by step Guided Industry Projects and Case Studies from Domain Experts and Subject Matter Experts.
  • Unlimited Mock Interviews by Financial Experts and Leaders from Top Startups and MNCs.
  • Resume and Cover Letter Preparation from Top curated Resume Experts. Guidance for Building Linkedin Profile, Github Profile etc.
  • Lifetime Access to Meritshot Learning Portal, Meritshot Alumni Support, and Placement Services at Meritshot.

Weekly Commitment

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Problem solving sessions (Mon-Fri) 60 minutes

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Live Sessions (Sat-Sun) 90 minutes.

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One hour on weekdays, and 3-4 hours on weekends, 11-13 hours/week

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Weekly Assignments shared every monday. (Average time spent to solve: 45 minutes)

Program flow

6 Months

Learn Fundamentals and Basics of Finance, Retain Banking, Investments, Stocks, Mutual Funds, Fund Management, Portfolio Management etc.

3 Months

Work on Domain Specialization Projects, Case Studies, such as Risk Assessment, Stocks and Trading, Equity, Wealth, Asset Management

6 Weeks

Become Job ready by preparing your own Project Portfolio, Cover Letters, Resume, and a Professional LinkedIn Profile.

Program Certificates

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Frequently Asked Questions

Investment banking is a specialized area of finance that helps companies, governments, and individuals with their financial needs. It’s divided into two main sides: the buy-side (investing money) and the sell-side(raising money). Want to learn more? We’ve got you covered!

Sure! Some of the biggest names in investment banking include JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs,Bank of America, and Citigroup. These firms are the gold standard in the industry, and getting into them requires top-notch training—like the kind we offer at Meritshot.

Our course is designed to be completed in 9 months. It’s packed with hands-on projects, practical training, and job placement prep to make sure you’re ready to hit the ground running.

Investment banking is known for its high earning potential. Entry-level salaries in India start around ₹13,00,000 per year, and for experienced professionals, it can go up to ₹88,00,000 per year. The more experience you gain, the higher your earning potential!

Investment bankers help companies and institutions with things like raising capital, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and financial modeling. They’re the behind-the-scenes experts who make big financial deals happen.

Absolutely! It’s a fast-paced, high-reward career with plenty of growth opportunities. Plus, the global investment banking market is growing steadily, so there’s no shortage of demand for skilled professionals.

Not necessarily, but having a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) certification can give you a competitive edge. It’s a great way to show employers you’re serious about your career in finance.

Start with a degree in finance, economics, or a related field. Gain experience through internships, network like crazy, and consider further education like an MBA or certifications. Our course at Meritshot can also give you the skills and knowledge you need to break into the industry.

No, an MBA isn’t a must, but it can definitely help, especially if you’re looking to move up the ladder or switch careers. Many investment banks also hire talented graduates straight out of college.

To join our course, you’ll need a bachelor’s degree and a strong interest in finance. No prior experience? No problem—we’ll teach you everything you need to know!

You’ll get hands-on experience with real-world projects like financial modeling, valuation, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and pitchbook preparation. These projects are designed to give you practical skills that employers value.

Our instructors are industry experts with years of experience in investment banking, private equity, and corporate finance. They bring real-world insights and practical knowledge to the classroom.

Our graduates have landed roles at top investment banks, private equity firms, consulting firms, and corporate finance divisions. We’ll help you find a role that aligns with your career goals.

Yes! We provide resume building, interview preparation, mock interviews, and access to our exclusive job portal. Plus, you’ll get networking opportunities with industry professionals and alumni.

Just visit our website and fill out the application form. Our admissions team will guide you through the process, including any assessments or interviews. Ready to take the first step? We’re here to help!

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