Investment Banker
ELIGIBILITY
- For 10th: Completion of 10th grade.
- For 12th: Completion of 12th grade in any stream, though Commerce with subjects like Accountancy and Economics is preferred.
- Training: A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field. An MBA or master’s degree in finance is highly recommended.
ENTRANCE TESTS
- Common Admission Test (CAT)
- Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)
- Management Aptitude Test (MAT)
- Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT)
- Other university-specific entrance exams for MBA programs
AVAILABLE COURSES
- Bachelor’s Degree: BBA in Finance, B.Com in Finance, BA in Economics.
- Master’s Degree: MBA in Finance, Master’s in Finance, Master’s in Financial Engineering.
- Certifications: Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Financial Risk Manager (FRM).
- Ph.D.: Doctorate programs in Finance or related fields for academic and high-level research roles.
WORK OPPORTUNITIES
- Investment Banks: Working in departments such as mergers and acquisitions, underwriting, and trading.
- Corporate Finance Departments: Handling capital raising, financial planning, and strategic advisory for corporations.
- Private Equity Firms: Analyzing and managing investments in private companies.
- Venture Capital Firms: Funding and supporting early-stage companies with high growth potential.
- Hedge Funds: Managing pooled funds to achieve high returns using various strategies.
- Financial Consulting Firms: Providing expert financial advice and services to various clients.
- Government Agencies: Working in regulatory bodies overseeing financial markets and institutions.
- Academic Institutions: Teaching and conducting research in finance-related subjects.
- Stock Brokerage Firms: Advising clients on buying and selling stocks and other securities.
- Asset Management Companies: Managing investment portfolios for individuals and institutions.