Investment Banker

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• To become an INVESTMENT BANKER, a candidate should hold a post-graduation MBA in Finance/MFC/PHDFM from a recognized institute.
• MBA/ MFC will be a two-year program, and PHDFM will be of 1-year duration.

• CFA is a program for training professionals in investment and finances. It is the best way to go into the field of investment banking.
• The CFA program offers intensive and practical training on investment and finance. 

• During the course, grab as many opportunities for internships or project work as a candidate can. These help the candidate gain insights into the kinds of tasks that can expect to perform in the future.
• The internship duration would be four weeks, eight weeks, or ten weeks, depending on the choice of the candidate.
• Students can enroll for paid or unpaid internships during the course also.

Who is an Investment Banker?

An investment banker is a highly trained professional who provides financial services to companies, governments, and investors. Investment bankers help companies get business loans, issue stocks and bonds, set prices for securities, raise stock capital, allocate resources, negotiate mergers, and manage investments. Investment bankers are the link between private or public companies and investors. Investment bankers would offer financial advice and consultation on what kinds of securities, like stocks and bonds, to issue, when and how to publish them and what price to set for each deposit.An investment banker has a range of responsibilities related to financial processes for various financial transactions and investment ventures. Investment bankers generally work in teams comprising managing directors, directors, vice presidents, associates, and analysts, and each group covers specific industries or market sectors.

Job Responsibilities of an Investment Banker

• The key responsibilities of an investment banker include financial analysis and corporate financial governance for corporations and institutions.
• Investment bankers research and analyze various market reports and databases and gather relevant information for financial decision-making.
• Investment bankers also monitor the current investing climate, identify risks associated with specific projects and advise clients on moving forward with them.
• Investment bankers issue securities, underwrite municipal bonds and make debt and equity offerings to raise private or public funds.
• Investment bankers also ensure compliance with legal rules and regulations set by financial regulatory agencies.

Career Scope of an Investment Banker

      The demand for an Investment banker is ever-increasing because of the number of companies that deal with billions of dollars to keep track of vast sums of money. Candidates can get start their careers with entry-level job roles. The experience in the companies helps them to upgrade their skills and knowledge. 

• An Investment banker can be worked in various sectors, such as business, trade, government, financial institutions, individuals and families, and every other area. 
• A skilled and qualified Investment banker can join the government service, public and private sectors. 
• Investment bankers play an essential role in the organization, and the duties of an Investment bankers' duties include business loans, issuing stocks and bonds, setting prices for securities, raising stock capital, allocating resources, negotiating mergers, and managing investments.

Salary/Income of an Investment Banker

      An entry-level Investment banker with less than a year of experience can expect to earn approximately Rs. 3.0 Lakh to 3.5 Lakh per year. An Investment banker with 1 to 4 years of experience can expect to make approximately Rs. 8 Lakh to 10 Lakh annually.