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Investment Banking Basics

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The Investment Banking Basics course provides an in-depth understanding of investment banking, its core functions, and how financial institutions facilitate corporate finance activities.

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Course Duration

5 Days

Course Details

The Investment Banking Basics course provides an in-depth understanding of investment banking, its core functions, and how financial institutions facilitate corporate finance activities. Investment banks play a crucial role in capital markets by assisting businesses in mergers and acquisitions, underwriting securities, and providing financial advisory services.

This five-day course introduces participants to the fundamentals of investment banking, including capital raising, valuation techniques, financial modeling, and regulatory frameworks. Participants will gain insights into the deal-making process and learn how investment bankers structure transactions.

  • By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

    1. Understand the role and functions of investment banking.
    2. Explore capital markets and investment banking services.
    3. Learn the fundamentals of financial modeling and valuation.
    4. Analyze mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions.
    5. Understand the underwriting process and debt/equity offerings.
    6. Evaluate regulatory and compliance requirements in investment banking.
    7. Develop skills for structuring investment deals.
    8. Identify trends and career opportunities in investment banking.
    • Finance professionals interested in investment banking
    • Business analysts and financial consultants
    • Risk managers and corporate finance professionals
    • Entrepreneurs seeking investment banking knowledge
    • Bankers transitioning to investment banking roles

Course Outline

5 days Course

Introduction to Investment Banking

  • Overview of investment banking functions
  • Capital markets and financial instruments

Case study: How investment banks facilitate corporate finance

Capital Raising and Underwriting

  • Debt and equity financing
  • IPOs and secondary market offerings
  • Practical exercise: Understanding financial prospectuses
  •  Financial Modeling and Valuation

    • Discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis
    • Comparable company analysis (CCA) and precedent transactions
    • Practical exercise: Building a valuation model

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Basics

  • The M&A process and deal structuring
  • Due diligence and financial analysis in M&A
  • Case study: High-profile M&A transactions

Regulations, Compliance, and Career Insights

  • Investment banking regulations and ethics
  • Emerging trends in investment banking
  • Course review, assessment, and certification