4 Weeks Global Investment Banking Analyst Programme
The GBS Global Investment Banking Analyst programme is for anyone seeking to kickstart their career in the exciting and dynamic sector.
This intensive four-week programme will allow people new to the sector - as well as those more experienced - to gain further insights into global investment banking, including ideas for developing investment strategies.
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Course Overview
During the four week programme, students will consider many aspects of global investment banking, including financial statements, valuation, financial modelling, transaction premiums and buyouts.
The specialist skills and knowledge developed during the course are in great demand with employers in the banking sector worldwide. Students will leave the course in a strong position to move on to the next, higher level in their global investment banking careers.
What will you achieve?
You will gain an in-depth understanding of the global investment banking sector. You'll develop a wide range of specialist knowledge and practical skills, through research, independent study, directed study and workplace scenarios, improving your employability and widening your career prospects.
Career opportunities
If you're thinking of taking the next career step in the world of global investment banking, our 4-week course will help you develop your key specialist skills essential for career advancement.
You'll also develop skills such as communication, teamwork, research and analysis –all of which are highly valued by employers.
The course leads to exciting banking career paths such as:
- Credit analyst
- Market analyst
- Banker
- Investment analyst
- Strategist
- Policy maker
- Fund manager
- Senior banker
- Banking consultant
- Investment banking trainer
Week 1
- Global investment banking overview
- Analysing the financial statements
- Application on London stock exchange (LSE), NYSE, and NASDAQ listed companies
- Global investment banking process and style module
- Application on one London stock exchange (LSE) listed company and one private (non-public) company
- Questions (FAQs) on this topic by Investment Banks and Private Equity firms
Week 2
- Fundamentals of valuation, trading comparable valuation and Financial Modelling of Trading Comps
- Application on at least four public stock exchange listed companies and one private company
- Discussion on frequently asked questions (FAQs) on this topic by Investment Banks and Private Equity firms
Week 3
- Discounted cash flow valuation and Financial Modelling
- Financial modelling on LSE, NYSE, and NASDAQ listed company and best global investment banking Excel financial practices
- Application on one London stock exchange (LSE) listed company, two New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) listed companies, and one private company
- Questions (FAQs) on this topic by Investment Banks and Private Equity firms
Week 4
- Determining Transaction Premium (Transaction Comps), Leveraged/Management Buyout (LBO), and Financial Modelling M&A transactions Pro-forma and leveraged buyout modeling
- Board presentation of the investment banking transaction
- Discussion on frequently asked questions (FAQs) on this topic by Investment Banks and Private Equity firms
There are no formal examinations for this course. Assessments are undertaken in various ways:
- presentation
- writing an assignment
- analysing a case study
- completing a portfolio of evidence
- writing reports
You will be required to work in your own time to complete research, homework tasks or group work. Self-study is vital to your success on this course and lecturers will give you guidance on how best to approach this throughout the study period.
Academic Requirements
Academic entry requirements vary from country to country. For academic requirements by country, contact us.
English Requirements
- Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B2
- PTE Academic 51 overall
- Academic IELTS 5.5 (minimum 5.0 in each band)
- TOEFL Internet-based 65 (15 in listening & writing, 18 in speaking and 18 in reading)
International Universities exempt native speakers of English from the UK, the United States, Canada, England, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand from English language test requirements.
If you would like to improve your English before joining your course, please contact our colleagues at English Path Dubai. They have a range of English courses that suit all needs and levels.
Week 1
- Global investment banking overview
- Analysing the financial statements
- Application on London stock exchange (LSE), NYSE, and NASDAQ listed companies
- Global investment banking process and style module
- Application on one London stock exchange (LSE) listed company and one private (non-public) company
- Questions (FAQs) on this topic by Investment Banks and Private Equity firms
Week 2
- Fundamentals of valuation, trading comparable valuation and Financial Modelling of Trading Comps
- Application on at least four public stock exchange listed companies and one private company
- Discussion on frequently asked questions (FAQs) on this topic by Investment Banks and Private Equity firms
Week 3
- Discounted cash flow valuation and Financial Modelling
- Financial modelling on LSE, NYSE, and NASDAQ listed company and best global investment banking Excel financial practices
- Application on one London stock exchange (LSE) listed company, two New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) listed companies, and one private company
- Questions (FAQs) on this topic by Investment Banks and Private Equity firms
Week 4
- Determining Transaction Premium (Transaction Comps), Leveraged/Management Buyout (LBO), and Financial Modelling M&A transactions Pro-forma and leveraged buyout modeling
- Board presentation of the investment banking transaction
- Discussion on frequently asked questions (FAQs) on this topic by Investment Banks and Private Equity firms
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Enrolling for October 2022
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