How to become an Investment Banker in India?
In the world of finance Investment Banking is one of the most famous term. In today’s time many qualified people such as professionals and graduates are looking forward to become an Investment Banker. It is trending , pocket friendly and on of the toughest jobs in the world.
The hiring of applicants, recruiters get choosy of the best talented people and most deserving ones as the demand of jobs in this domain are increasing while the number of jobs is limited.
If a person has logical mind and is fully focused for his or her career, he or she can make way to the investment banking through proper education and skills.
Education criteria for entering into IB industry:
- MBA (Finance)
MBA finance is considered to be essential over other things. It teaches various topics which are favoured in IB like-
- Finance
- Accounting
- Business acumen
- Marketing
- Financial analysis
- Management consulting
- Knowledge of accounting
If candidate belongs from colleges like IIMs, IITs, ISB, FMS, Xavier’s, IIFT and so on it gets smooth for them.
- CFA
Being a Charted Financial Analyst (CFA) certainly helps you to get smooth way to enter IB industry. Even if you are a level 2 or level 3 candidate you have a safe way. They are recommended in industries like investment banking, management consulting, hedge funds, mutual funds, etc.
- CA
Charter Accountants (CA) are preferred as the IB industry recommends it. A large number of CAs are moving to IB industry because of its salary and fame.