Employment Opportunities in Investment Banking

BY:

RAHUL SINGH

INVESTMENT BANKING• An investment bank is a financial institution that

assists individuals, corporations and governments in raising capital by underwriting and/or acting as the client's agent in the issuance of securities.

• An investment bank may also assist companies involved in mergers and acquisitions.

• Unlike commercial banks and retail banks, investment banks do not take deposits.

TOP 10 INVESTMENT BANKS IN INDIA Bank of America: Barclays Capital: Citi Bank: Credit Suisse A. G Deutsche Bank J. P. Morgan Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited H. S. B. C Yes Bank Limited ANZ Limited

Jobs in the Investment BankingMost investment banking jobs are in analysis

• Equity market analyst• Debt market analyst• High Yield analyst• Mergers and Acquisitions• Industry Analyst

–Consumer products, telecommunications, real estate, finance, etc.

Structure of Investment Banks • Major investment banking divisions include:

– Investment Banking• Intermediary between the capital markets• Advice and analysis on M&A and Capital Structure• Equity and Fixed Income Underwriting

– Asset Management• Provide asset management services to investors and

institutions– Sales and Trading

• Sales and Trading of Equity (Stocks), Fixed Income Securities (Bonds), Derivatives (Options).

– Research • Provide research on public stocks and bonds

Investment Banking Facts• Hard Work Expected and Respected • Analyst Jobs Are the Best Entry Point • Math Skills Can Help • Communication and Completion Abilities

Key • Teamwork Crucial • Scientists and Lawyers Wanted • Contacts are Everything • Accounting Skills Valuable

Conti……..• Investment banking is one of the most

global businesses on earth. • Pick the first firm you work for carefully. • A good time to send your resume to an

investment bank is in November and December

• Investment banking is seeing massive consolidation.

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