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abhishek tanwar

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You can pursue MBA with Finance specialisation or PGDM with same if you wish to.

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Prashant GuptaFaculty Member at PIBM, Pune for Finance

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If you are a new grad looking for a job in investment banking you should target the back office functions in a bank which will be more feasible. It will require an MBA degree from the premier institutes.
Another way to get the same would be professional courses like CA and CFA.

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Nidhi Jain

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Hi Sameer,
You can do certification courses or MBA with investment management as specialised subject through distance learning mode with job placement assistance.
(http://ibsams.com/list-of-specialization.php)
All the best.

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Shail Oberoi

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In order to seek placement in an IB firm you need to pursue MBA with specialization in Finance /capital markets. Your first preferences should be to pursue your MBA / PGDM from IIMs or other Tier-I MBA institutes.

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nikhil kayshat

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Both are better but you decide whether your interest lies in science or banking.
Which job are you interested in?

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Neha Agarwal

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Hi Roni,
An investment bank is more specialized organization than the traditional banks that where you make deposits or hold accounts. Investment banks take in your money and after analyzing the possible risks and economic conditions gives you advice to convert it into more money.
The services undertaken by the Investment Banks are like securities underwriting, stock and bond trading, facilitating mergers and acquisitions, arranging and funding syndicated loans and providing financial advice to companies on aspects like pricing of securities.
You may refer to the following link to know about the available courses in this field:
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Deepak Sharma

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Hi Jassi,
Investment Banking is a good platform for young individuals to progress in the banking industry. Certain core skills are required to excel in this field:
1. Good working stamina.
2. Effective communication skills.
3. Mental and emotional vigor to withstand pressure situations.
4. The flair to provide valuation estimations and be able to back up calculations rationally.
For pursuing a career in Investment Banking, individuals must have a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related fields such as Finance. You can do certification courses or MBA with Investment Management as specialized subject through distance learning mo
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Suni K

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Regarding the firm it will not be possible to make comments, I have heard about Amazon and Delloite as they come to colleges for campus placements. The choice would depend on where you wish to see yourself a few years later, your area of confidence, the pay and perk they offer and the working environment offered.

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