Investment Banker

Mentoria Pvt. Ltd.; California (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated investment banker to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for raising capital for various entities, providing strategic advice on mergers and acquisitions, and assisting with initial public offerings. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and interpersonal skills, along with a keen understanding of global financial markets. This position offers a challenging yet rewarding career path, with opportunities for significant growth and development in the fast-paced world of investment banking. If you have the drive to succeed and thrive under pressure, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills are crucial for success.
• A graduate degree in finance or accounting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on mergers and acquisitions to corporations.
• Assist in initial public offerings and manage documentation.
• Conduct market research and predict stock movements.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Risk-Taking

Resilience Skills

Global Awareness

Innovation and Creativity

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

B.Com. Degree

MBA in Finance

Job description

An investment banker’s main responsibility is to raise capital for different entities. This may include public and private companies or the government and its agencies. They raise this money by selling or issuing securities in the market. Securities are basically any financial or investment instruments like a company’s stocks or bonds.

Investment bankers not only help entities manage their investment portfolios, but do much more. Good investment bankers have a reliable network and have the ability to connect the right investor with the right opportunity! They help the clients further their businesses and make money in the process (a lot of it). And, they charge hefty fees for all these services!

Responsibilities

1. Giving corporations advice on mergers and acquisitions. A merger is two companies merging into one, and acquisition is when one company takes over another. In such cases, there are a lot of financial, investment and regulatory decisions and steps to be taken.
2. Helping the company make the right decisions – from picking the best company to merge with or acquire to completing the paperwork.
3. Helping a private corporation for an initial public offer. An investment banker’s job here is to help you make this transition. Documentation, legal procedures, market requirements, and everything else is handled by them.
4. Being part of the financial decisions, along with the board of directors, while making crucial decisions like deciding to sell loss-making units.
5. Buying and selling commodities and securities. Investment bankers sometimes have to work in the market, trading different stocks, shares, etc.
6. Providing underwriting services. When an investment bank pledges to buy all the unsold shares when it advises a company to sell new shares, it is known as underwriting.
7. Educating financial teams on the pricing of various financial instruments like shares or bonds.
8. Giving foreign exchange and portfolio management services.
9. Researching and predicting stock movement in the market.

What Skills Will I Need To Have To Do This Job Well?

1. Analytical Skills: You need to have good market analysis techniques.
2. Interpersonal Skills: You need to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
3. Risk-Taker: You need to have the courage to take calculated risks.
4. Resilience Skills: You need to be able to bounce back, no matter what the situation.
5. Global Awareness: You will need to be well-read about the financial markets of the world.
6. Innovation and Creativity: You will need to figure out new ways to bring in more clients.
7. Problem-Solving Skills: You will need to provide different options for your clients' finances.

What Will My Workplace Look Like?

In investment banking, your work lifestyle is the most hectic at the entry-level. As your experience and seniority increase, your hours get slightly better. However, this is an extremely stressful and extensive career. Working all night and even over the weekends is quite normal.

What Is My Scope For Career Growth As An Investment Banker?

A great way to get started is by joining a bank which specializes in at least one aspect of investment banking or working as an analyst.

How Much Will I Get Paid?

The exact number will depend on where you’re working, your education, skill set and internship experience.

How To Become An Investment Banker?

1. Class XI-XII/Junior College: Study finance, accounting, or mathematics.
2. Graduate Degree: Pursue a B.Com. Degree.
3. Entrance Exams: Opt for an MBA in Finance.
4. Post Graduate Degree: Pursue your MBA or PGDM from any top institution.
5. Land a Job: Start your journey as an investment banker with a firm of your choice.
6. Certification or License: Register as a representative of your bank with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).