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Certified Investment Banking Operations Analyst Program
Build practical skills for investment banking operations roles through live training, case-based learning, trade lifecycle understanding and placement-focused interview preparation.
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Investment Banking Operations
Course Curriculum
Course Modules & Topics
Learn financial markets, trade lifecycle, settlements, reconciliations, corporate actions, AML/KYC and interview preparation through a practical, placement-focused Investment Banking Operations curriculum.
See What You Will Learn


Module I: Financial Markets Overview +
- Investment Banking Foundation: financial system, trading terminologies, methods of exchange, trade recording and structure of investment banks.
- Equity & Market Structure I: capital markets, securities, intermediaries, long/short positions, leverage and execution.
- Equity & Market Structure II: index construction, rebalancing, fixed income indices and alternative investment indices.
- Derivatives Instruments I: arbitrage, forward/future contracts, FRA, swaps and options.
- Derivatives Instruments II: OTC vs exchange-traded products, value at expiration, forward vs contingent claims.
- Fixed Income Securities I: global bond markets, interbank rates, bond types and short-term bank funding.
- Fixed Income Securities II: bond features, yield curve, covenants, legal/tax considerations and cash flows.
- Asset Management: portfolio process, types of investors, mutual funds and defined benefit plans.
- Corporate Governance: stakeholder groups, board structure, governance risks and ESG.
- Other Topics: IPO, cross-border deals, M&A, FinTech and financial modelling.
Module II: Trade Operations Part 1 +
- Trade Execution: order types, investors and front-office trade capture.
- Trade Agreement: confirmations, templates, settlement instructions and risk.
- Custodian: roles, types, selection, unmatched instructions and updating books.
- Settlement Failure: causes, prevention, enforcement and netting.
- SWIFT: identifiers, benefits, development and codes.
- Internal Reflection: pre/post-settlement orders, failure updates and internal process.
Module III: Trade Operations Part 2 +
- Securities Lending & Borrowing: principles, calculations and record keeping.
- Safe Custody: agreements, custodians, tax treatment and client securities.
- Corporate Actions: types, timelines, bonus shares, splits and takeovers.
- Reconciliation: types, methods, manual vs automated processes and independence.
Module IV: Risk Management & AML/KYC +
- Risk Management: financial risk, operational risk, risk types and mitigation.
- AML: money laundering stages, methods, US AML/KYC process, AML regulations and KYC process.
- Excel Basics: lookups, pivot tables, dashboards and logical functions.
- Interview Preparation: mock tests, extra classes and company-specific preparation.
Module V: Investment Banking Interview Prep +
- Custom preparation for shortlisted companies.
- Pre-interview training, domain mocks and written practice.
From Training to Investment Banking Operations Placement
A structured career pathway covering investment banking operations training, interview preparation, recruiter opportunities and ongoing placement support.

Enroll & Start Training
Choose live online or classroom training and begin structured investment banking operations learning.

Build Operations Skills
Learn trade lifecycle, settlements, confirmations, reconciliations, corporate actions and capital markets workflows.

Resume & Mock Interviews
Prepare technical questions, HR answers, your resume and company-specific interview requirements.

Receive Interview Opportunities
Relevant openings are shared based on profile, placement readiness, eligibility and recruiter requirements.

Interview & Get Selected
Attend employer interviews for operations, settlements, reconciliation, fund accounting and capital markets roles.

Continue Learning
Keep improving with interview refreshers, updated material and continued access to learning resources.
What Students Usually Want to Know
01 Is placement guaranteed after the Investment Banking Operations course? ›
No training institute can ethically guarantee selection by an employer. Final hiring decisions are made independently by the recruiting company.
MentorMeCareers provides placement assistance, interview preparation and access to relevant opportunities for eligible, placement-ready students.
02 What roles can I apply for after the course? ›
Opportunities may include investment banking operations analyst, trade settlements, reconciliation, corporate actions, fund accounting, securities operations and other capital-markets support roles.
03 How do I become eligible for placement opportunities? ›
Students are expected to build the required technical understanding, complete relevant coursework or assignments, prepare their resume and demonstrate interview readiness before suitable opportunities are shared.
04 Does MentorMeCareers prepare me for company interviews? ›
Yes. Preparation can include domain questions, resume review, mock interviews, HR questions and company-specific preparation before relevant interview opportunities.
Certified Investment Banking Operations Analyst Program
Build practical skills for investment banking operations through structured live training, real-world applications and placement-focused preparation.
Certified Investment Banking Operations Analyst Program
3.5 months of live training with expert faculty and hands-on practice designed to build practical understanding of investment banking operations and related workflows.
Fees shown are exclusive of applicable GST. Placement assistance is subject to programme eligibility requirements and applicable placement terms. Placement is not guaranteed. Please confirm batch availability and applicable fee details before completing enrollment.
Investment Banking Operations Recruiters
Explore the types of companies where candidates can build careers across investment banking operations, capital markets, KPO research, analytics, fund services and domestic securities roles.
Recruiter Landscape for Investment Banking & Capital Markets Careers
This premium recruiter table highlights selected companies first, while the complete category list can be expanded for deeper research.
| Category | Representative Companies |
|---|---|
| Global Investment Banks & Securities Firms Large global banks, securities firms and capital markets institutions. |
Goldman Sachs
Morgan Stanley
Nomura
Deutsche Bank
Barclays Securities
BNP Paribas Securities
HSBC Securities
Citigroup Global Markets View More Companies Show Less Companies
Credit Suisse Securities
UBS Securities
Standard Chartered Securities
BNY Mellon
BofA Securities
Macquarie Capital Securities
Daiwa Capital Markets
Haitong Securities
Mirae Asset Capital Markets
Axis Capital
Kotak Securities
ICICI Securities
JM Financial
Ambit Capital
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| KPO, Research & Analytics Research, analytics, valuation support, financial analysis and market intelligence firms. |
Evalueserve
Acuity Knowledge Partners
SG Analytics
CRISIL
Care Ratings
Fin2Research
Gallagher & Mohan
TresVista View More Companies Show Less Companies
Kristalball
Valenta KPO
Purnartha
Factset
MSCI
Planify
Green Portfolio
Dhruva Advisors
Daylight Capital
Elios Financial Services
Valorem Advisors
Quantum Value
Alpha Sense
Spark Capital
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| Fund Services & Operations Fund administration, investor services, reconciliation, reporting and back-office operations. |
Broadridge
SS&C
Apex Group
Apex Fund Services
Northern Trust
KFintech View More Companies Show Less Companies
Nirvana Solutions
Kakode Associates Consulting
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| Domestic Broking & Securities Indian stockbroking, wealth, securities, institutional equities and capital markets firms. |
Motilal Oswal
Edelweiss Financial Services
Nirmal Bang
HDFC Securities
IIFL Securities
Anand Rathi
Antique Stock Broking
Axis Securities
Bajaj Financial Securities
BOB Capital Markets View More Companies Show Less Companies
Bonanza Portfolio
Canara Bank Securities
Centrum Broking
Choice Equity Broking
Dalal & Broacha
Destimoney Securities
Deutsche Equities
Dimensional Securities
Elara Securities
Equirus Securities
Globe Capital Market
Hem Securities
IDBI Capital
JM Financial Services
Kotak Securities
LKP Securities
LFC Securities
Mansukh Securities
Mehta Equities
SAMCO Securities
SBICAP Securities
Satco Capital Markets
Sunidhi Securities
Tata Securities
Ventura Securities
YES Securities
Nirmal Bang Securities
Reliance Securities
Arete Securities
Arihant Capital Markets
AUM Capital Market
|
What is Investment Banking Operations?
Investment Banking Operations is the post-trade function that ensures every transaction is captured, checked, settled, reported and controlled. Below is a brief summary of investment banking careers.
Investment Banking Operations covers the trade lifecycle after a trade is executed: confirmations, settlements, collateral and margin, reference data, corporate actions, reconciliations, and regulatory reporting. Strong operations teams reduce operational risk, protect client assets and support compliance.
Trade Lifecycle
From trade capture to confirmations and allocations, this function ensures every booking is accurate, complete and timely.
- Trade capture and enrichment across equities, derivatives, FX and fixed income.
- Confirmations, affirmations and break resolution with counterparties.
- Daily controls including lifecycle checks, exception tracking and fail management.
Build a Career Across Every Investment Banking Function
Our investment banking course with placement prepares you for a wide range of roles across global investment banks, custodians, asset management firms and financial institutions. Unlike theory-focused programs, students receive hands-on process training, live case studies, interview preparation and placement assistance to become job-ready from day one.
Whether you are exploring investment banking operations courses after graduation or looking to earn a recognised Certificate in Investment Banking (CIB), the curriculum is designed around the actual departments where banks hire fresh graduates in India and globally.
Why Learn Multiple Banking Functions?
Modern investment banks hire professionals across Front Office, Middle Office and Back Office teams. Understanding how each department interacts gives candidates a significant advantage during interviews and enables faster career growth into specialised domains such as Risk, Treasury, Trading Support and Corporate Actions.
Course Overview
Everything you need to know about the program — what you will learn, who it is for, delivery format and career support.
About the Course
The Certified Investment Banking Operations Analyst Program by MentorMeCareers is designed for students and professionals who want to build practical skills for operations, middle office and capital markets support roles.
The curriculum covers securities operations, trade lifecycle, settlements, reconciliations, corporate actions, reference data, risk controls and AML/KYC concepts. The focus is not only on theory, but also on workflows, interview preparation and role-readiness.
Eligibility
This course is suitable for learners who want to enter investment banking operations, securities operations, capital markets operations or related finance roles.
- MBA Finance graduates
- B.Com, BBA and commerce graduates
- CA Inter candidates
- Engineering graduates willing to shift to banking and finance careers
- Students looking for investment banking operations and financial markets training
- Professionals seeking a placement-oriented finance certification
- Graduates targeting securities, capital markets and operations roles
Course Duration & Coverage
- Introduction to finance, market structure and capital markets operations
- Trade lifecycle, trade support, settlements, reconciliations and corporate actions
- Risk management, controls, AML/KYC and regulatory concepts
- Lifetime access to the learning portal
- Unlimited batch access without batch transfer charges
- 200 hours of live training for live-version students
- 50 hours of recorded video support with doubt-solving for self-paced students
Career Support
- Resume preparation and interview readiness support
- Mock interviews for investment banking operations and middle-office roles
- Interview opportunities as per eligibility, performance and hiring requirements
- Target roles across investment banking operations, trade support, settlements, reconciliations and AML/KYC
- Career opportunities commonly available across major metro locations in India
Career Launch & Placement Assistance
Gain practical skills in Investment Banking Operations and receive structured interview preparation, placement support and access to hiring opportunities across leading financial institutions.
What You Receive
Career Opportunities
Important Information
- Interview opportunities are shared based on eligibility and participation.
- Final hiring decisions are made solely by employers.
- Salary outcomes vary depending on education, experience and market conditions.
- Students are expected to comply with attendance and placement guidelines.
- Placement assistance continues even after course completion.
FAQ's Investment Banking Course with Placement
Since mentor me stands for learning, each mentor listed on mentor me can run as many courses as they want but can only take 20 mentees( students) in batch to maintain delivery and at a time mentor 20 students overall.
Mentor Me Careers has the most comprehensive curriculum and is the most value for money course on IB operations course. The placement services are personalised and the entire placement team works on individual profile of students
At mentor me we are serious on the quality of content you read, use and learn with.
We have high quality pre – recorded videos, recorded by experts
We have reading slides as summary
Class Recordings for staying updated (Applicable for Online Instructor Led)
Cheat Sheets- Get small pocket mind maps to remember formulas and logic
Excel Templates- Get high quality templates to learn financial modeling
Interview question bank- we have compiled over the years question banks for interviews for top 50 companies in India. You will get to practice these from day 1.
- More so, the mock interviews which are conducted are also included which are aimed at personality development of an individual for cracking the interviews
If you are in the Live online plus variant then you can attend multiple batches for a year.
Those who are live online basic- need to pay 2000 Batch transfer fee to enroll for the next batch
Content will be available for all variants for life time
It all depends on your learning curve and previous background. Below is the summary of recommendations’
Self Paced Basic- Suitable for Finance professionals
Self Paced Plus- Suitable for candidates who are well versed with fundamentals and are self-learners
Live Online Basic- Suitable if you are not looking for a placement and are just upskilling
Live Online Plus- anyone looking for a job.
The trainer or mentor will provide you with all the support required during this course, and you can access him/ her directly on whatsaap.
A valid internet connection that can handle online meetings , a laptop with a working Microsoft Excel account
Learning is global and accessible to all. We provide services to all
Yes if you enroll with more than 2 students as a group then we provide 10% Waiver for all.
College training with a large of more than 20 students can contact at info@mentormecareer.com
We teach exactly what is required in placement interviews and we understand the finance space well. With our updated material, high quality content we are pretty sure, with the students effort that one should not have any problems getting success.
However we do not offer placement guarantee. Check the placement report here. Another fact is that all our students who have been placed with previous expereince have got minimum 20% growth rate in their packages.
We have multiple easy payment methods available.
EMI On Credit Card
Debit Card
Early Salary
UPI
Net banking
PayPAL
PayTM
And Many others. You can choose the method which is most convenient for you.
At Mentor Me Careers, candidates for the Investment banking operations analyst program are expected to be recent graduates with no more than 3 years of experience in the field. Those who have studied finance or business management are most suited for this program, especially if they do not have a STEM degree.
The Investment banking operations Course fees in India by mentormecaeeers at 32999 INR is the most reasonable fees compared to other competitors who charge in excess of 1.5 Lacs INR.
At mentormecareers after completion of the program, CIBOP Salary in India can be expected between 4 to 6 Lacs P.A for freshers
An investment banking operations professional is any candidate who after completion of the CIBOP Course works in back office and middle office operations in investment banking.
The investment banking operations course is of 3 months or 200 Hrs. You can complete the course in a fast pace manner also after enrolment.
The candidate after enrollment has to full full the following steps to become CIB Certified
- Enrol for the course
- Attend lectures of CIB
- Complete assignments and tests
- Give Mock Interviews
And then certification.
The investment banking course in pune, would the other cities for offline training, otherwise Live online
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