The following courses are helpful for a candidate to get into entry-level positions in the field are Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) Hons, Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Finance / Economics, Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Finance, Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Programme. CFA is a programme dedicated to training professionals in the field of investment and finances and is one of the best ways to go into this field. Many top recruiting companies hire Investment Banking professionals who have completed a CFA course. With undergraduate-level qualifications, a professional can get entry into the industry and gain some valuable experience.
After 2 - 3 years of experience, it becomes essential for a candidate to go for a postgraduate-level course such as MBA Finance to grow in the field.
1. Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore 2.Indian School of Business, Hyderabad 3. Indian Institute of Management Ahemdabad, Ahemdabad 4.Bharathiar University, Coimbatore 5. Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode 6.Faculty Management Studies, Delhi 7.Indian Institute of Management, Indore 8. MICA, Ahemdabad 9.National Institute of Securities Market, Navi Mumbai
The job roles of a candidate in this industry are very structured and hierarchical. Before being given a permanent position in the industry, candidates are required to intern in an investment banking firm. The experience earned is very valuable not only at the intern-level but also at the senior level positions as well. Given below are some of the that an Investment Banker can take up. Analyst / Junior Analyst: Entry-level position that requires a candidate to have 1 - 2 years of experience in the field. Graduates are mostly hired for this role. The job requires a candidate to perform basic duties such as creating presentations, analysing basic financial data etc. Associate / Senior Analyst: After 3 - 4 years of experience, candidates may be promoted to the roles of Associate or Senior Analyst. Associates usually are responsible for pitching ideas, which helps in finding investors and getting clients on board. An MBA degree is beneficial for any candidate who wishes to take up an associate-level position in the field. Leadership Roles: With further experience in the field, Investment Bankers can take up leading roles such as Vice Presidents, Managing Director etc. in Investment Banking firms. These are well-paid positions but require candidates to have a thorough knowledge and experience in the field.
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