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How to Become an Investment Banking Analyst: Career, Courses, Jobs, Salary, Scope

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Investment Banking Analysts deals with the company's finance as well as their transactions. They research the best investment opportunities for their clients and companies with the goals of expansion and improvements. They maintain the investment database of their clients or companies and help them in preparing proposals for the prospective clients

BBA Finance, BCom, CFA and MBA Financial Management are some of the top courses that can be pursued by candidates aspiring to become Investment Banking Analysts. Apart from these courses, candidates aspiring to become Investment Banking Analysts can pursue various undergraduate and postgraduate Banking Courses, Finance Courses, Management Courses. Admissions to these colleges are usually done on the basis of Management Entrance Exams, however certain colleges grant admission on the basis of merit as well. The average course fees for a regular BCom or BBA ranges from INR 5,000 – 1.50 LPA. However the cost of an MBA course from a reputed MBA College or institute usually ranges between INR 5.50 LPA – 9 LPA.

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The average salary of an Investment Banking Analyst ranges between INR 4.50 LPA - 8 LPA. The salary of an Investment Banking Analyst depends upon various factors such as the banks that they are associated with, capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, sales and trading, private equity and so on. Goldman Sachs, HDFC Bank, JP Morgan, HSBC, Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley, are some of the companies which recruit Investment Banking Analysts. Read More: Salary of an Investment Banker

How to Become an Investment Banking Analyst

To become a successful Investment Banking Analyst candidates must fulfil certain eligibility criteria that are listed below,

  1. Candidates must have a good grasp in Financial Modelling and investing as this may help them in their career.
  2. Candidates should have studied Commerce during their +2 and should complete their bachelor’s with either BBA Finance or in BBA in Financial Management specialization.
  3. Candidates can also pursue degrees Economics and Financial Analysis in order to become an Investment Banking Analyst
  4. There are several Management Entrance Exams conducted both for undergraduate and postgraduate courses such as SET, DU JAT, CUCET, IPU CET etc, that must be cleared to be able to get admissions across top tier Finance Colleges and Management Colleges in India
  5. Students can also go for a CFA (Chartered Financial Training) as this can help them in getting knowledge about Finances and Investment.
  6. Some of the companies hire professionals for their entry level position however having an experience and an MBA degree will help candidates get placed across higher position

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What Does An Investment Banking Analyst Do

Investment Banking Analysts research the best investment opportunities for their clients and companies with the goals to increase their revenue. Some of the other jobs responsibility an Investment Banking Analyst do are given below:

  1. They analyse their clients investment banking transactions, create presentations and provide support and advice to their senior staff and managers.
  2. They review their existing portfolios and check which stocks are performing well in the market and which needs to be replaced.
  3. They also conduct a preliminary valuation for work and are responsible for the complication of their existing stock lists.
  4. Investment Banking Analysts maintain the investment database of their clients or companies and help them in preparing proposals for the prospective clients.
  5. They work as a direct interface to their customers or clients and help them in tackling the financial risks and returns by giving good investment recommendations.

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Scope of an Investment Banking Analyst

An Investment Banking Analyst works for their various governemnt and private organizations to raise funds for their expansion and invest in markets to raise capital for their clients. 

  1. As they move along with these job positions after gaining substantial years of experience, they get raised to higher positions as well as responsibilities as per the job role that they are assigned to. 
  2. After becoming an Investment Banking Analyst, candidates can get job positions such as Business Analyst, Investment Banking Associate, Project Manager, VP Investment Banker, Financial Analyst, etc.
  3. Other than finding jobs, they can also pursue an MBA or a PhD course in a related field to be specialized in their job roles. 
  4. It is always said that the higher the degree earned higher will be the job positions, so a candidate with a degree of MBA in Financial Management will get better job opportunity and pay package than those having an undergraduate degree.

Top Job Profiles

After completing a course in Investment Banking Analyst, candidates can look out for various job opportunities in various areas. Some of the most popular job roles of an Investment Banking Analyst are described in the table below along with their job description and average annual salary package.

Job Profile Job Description Average Annual Salary
Investment Banker An investment banker's job role is to conduct strategy research and diligence study on stocks. They sell equity in the market to raise capital for their clients and facilitate acquisitions and mergers. INR 8.04 L
Investment Banking Associate They create and prepare valuation models for the company to specify the accretion or dilution analysis. They determine the investment opportunities for their company or clients and record their consideration. INR 6.71 L
VP Investment Banker Their responsibility is to perform the valuation of finance, lead the execution of debt or equity of the company, and support the account coverage with clients. They analyse the corporate and financial information and help in building relationships with the clients through pitching and execution. INR 16.80 L
Financial Analyst A financial analyst is an individual who works closely with the accounting team for ensuring that the financial reporting is accurate and performs the financial forecasting. They analyse the performance of the past as well as the current financial data and explore the investment opportunities. INR 4.85 L

Check: Investment Banker Course

Skills Required to Become an Investment Banking Analyst

Having a good amount of financial knowledge and skills of proper tools will help candidates in building a career in investment banking. Tabulated below are some of the essential skills required to become an Investment Banking Analyst.

Financial Models Capital Raising
Capital Markets Client Presentations
Healthcare Due Diligence
Private Equity Client Meetings
Discounted Cash Flow Leveraged Buyout
Financial Statements Selling
Powerpoint Investment Banking

Check: Financial Modelling Courses

Top Recruiters for Investment Banking Analysts

Some of the top recruiters which hires an Investment Banking Analyst are given below in table:

Goldman Sachs HSBC
Citigroup Wells Fargo
Bank of America Merrill Lynch Accenture
Morgan Stanley HSBC Electronic Data Processing India
Jo Morgan Wipro Technologies

Salary of an Investment Banking Analyst in India

The salary of an Investment Banking Analyst in India typically ranges between INR 4.50 LPA to INR 8.50 LPA in India. However the salary of an Investment Banking Analyst gradually rises with growing experience, exposure, updated skills and knowledge. 

Tabulated below is the salary of an Investment Banking Analyst on the basis of the organization that they are associated with.

Company Name Average Annual Salary (INR)
Tata Consultancy Services 3.93 L
Wipro 4.17 L
HSBC Electronic Data Processing India 5.15 L
Acuity Knowledge Partners 5.46 L
ICICI Bank 7 L
Verity Knowledge Solutions 7.26 L
Accenture 9.03 L
HSBC 12.50 L
HDFC Bank 13.30 L
Deutsche Bank 13.60 L
J.P. Morgan 15.90 L
Goldman Sachs 17.50 L

Check: Company Wise Salary of an Investment Banker

How to Become an Investment Banking Analyst: FAQs

Ques. What qualifications do you need to be an investment banker analyst?

Ans. There is no specific degree needed to start your career as an Investment Banking Analyst as most of the recruiters hire candidates who have specific skills in finance not on the basis of their degree. However, transferable skills from subjects such as economics, mathematics, finance and business may add an advantage.

Ques. How long does it take to become an Investment Banking Analyst?

Ans. One can start their career as an Investment Banking Analyst after completing their undergraduate degree, however it may take around two to three years experience as well as a graduate degree with specific skills to advance the career from an associate to investment bank.

Ques. Is it hard to be an Investment Banking Analyst?

Ans. The entry level job positions in most of the companies is investment banking and this is a most competitive job field among the graduates. Most of the companies look for smart, skilled, and educated candidates who already have a firm grasp on financial modeling as well as quantitative skills.

Ques. What should I study to become an Investment Banking Analyst?

Ans. Bachelor of Commerce Hons, Bachelor of Arts in Finance or Economics, Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance are some of the degree specializations which most students choose for this career. Along with this students can pursue Chartered Financial Analyst Programme for this career.

Ques. What is more valuable for an investment analyst MBA or CFA ?

Ans. In most cases, getting a CFA certification is a solid credential for most of the investment jobs. It is worth considering if you are looking for an entry-level job in investment banking. In fact, this will probably serve you better than an MBA degree from any business college other than the top 20.

Ques. Is there a demand for investment bankers?

Ans. According to a report of the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the jobs of an Investment Banking Analyst in fields like securities, commodities and financial services will increase by 10% by 2024, which is faster than the average of other job occupations.

Ques. What is the expertise an Investment Banking Analyst needs?

Ans. An investment analyst with expertise in areas such as accounting, financial modeling, project financing, project Valuation, and financial statement analysis will add value to their clients and companies. 

Ques. What are the job roles of an Investment Banking Analyst?

Ans. Investment Banker Associates, VP Investment Banker, Director Investment Banker are some of the job positions of an Investment Banking Analyst.

Ques. What are the best books for an Investment Banking Analyst?

Ans. Candidates who are preparing for the job of an Investment Banking Analyst can read books such as "The best books of investment", "The Man who sold the Market", " Middle Market M & A" and Financial Modelling and Valuation.

Ques. What are some of the top colleges for Investment Banking Analysts?

Ans. IIM Bangalore, IIM Indore, Faculty of Management Studies, Indian School of Business Hyderabad, National Institute of Security Markets are some of the top Business schools for this career.

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