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Hello Connections I'm excited to share that I have done with My INVESTMENT BANKING COURSE here are some key takeaways Mastered financial modeling: Acquired advanced skills in building complex financial models to analyze and forecast company performance. Enhanced valuation techniques: Learned various valuation methodologies such as discounted cash flow (DCF), comparable company analysis (CCA), and precedent transactions analysis (PTA). Refined pitchbook creation: Gained expertise in crafting compelling pitchbooks to effectively communicate investment opportunities to clients. Deepened understanding of capital markets: Explored the intricacies of capital raising, mergers and acquisitions, and other investment banking transactions. Strengthened industry knowledge: Developed a comprehensive understanding of key industry sectors and their impact on financial markets. Expanded network: Connected with industry professionals and peers, fostering valuable relationships for future career opportunities. Overall, the JP Morgan investment banking course provided invaluable insights and skills essential for success in the dynamic world of finance. #InvestmentBanking #FinanceSkills #ProfessionalDevelopment #forage

"Thrilled to have immersed myself in the world of investment banking through a challenging M&A simulation with JP Morgan! 🌟📊 Grateful for the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in strategic financial analysis and deal-making. #InvestmentBanking #MergersAndAcquisitions #JPmorganExperience"

Recently, I had the privilege of attending an all-day Private Equity Masterclass hosted by Sameer Merchant, CFA from City Investment Training and an ex-Head of HSBC in Private Equity as a guest speaker. Here’s an overview of what we covered: 1. Types of Private Equity: - We delved into growth private equity and leveraged buyouts (LBOs). 2. Building an LBO Model: - We explored the step-by-step process of creating an LBO model. - Calculating IRR (internal rate of return) hurdle rates was a key focus. 3. Debt Instruments for LBOs: - We discussed various debt funding options, including senior debt and mezzanine financing. 4. What Makes a Good LBO Candidate? - Factors like stable cash flows, significant fixed assets, industry leadership, attractive valuations, and strong management. 5. Sources of Return in PE Deals: - We analysed how private equity generates returns through profitability, value enhancement, and debt reduction. This masterclass provided valuable insights into private equity deals and the strategic aims of PE firms. I am excited to apply this knowledge! #PrivateEquity #Finance #Investment

𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟏𝟎𝟏—𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐬 Investment banking is a specialized sector within the financial industry focused on raising capital for projects, providing expert advice on complex financial matters, and facilitating the trading of financial instruments. Investment banks connect those seeking funds with those willing to invest in business ventures. The main divisions in investment banking include: 🔹Capital Markets: Assists companies in raising capital through equity or debt issuance, with services like initial public offerings (IPOs) being highly popular. 🔹Advisory: Specializes in mergers & acquisitions and corporate restructuring, where finance experts help clients with M&A deals and restructuring efforts. 🔹Trading and Brokerage: Involves the buying and selling of various financial instruments such as equities, fixed-income securities, commodities, and derivatives. 🔹Asset Management: Focuses on generating returns for institutional investors, offering diverse investment opportunities with varying risk-return profiles. Our open-access course notes are now available on our platform—an invaluable resource for bankers, corporate executives, consultants, financial analysts, business analysts, and finance students. Ready to learn finance from industry experts? 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐭 𝟔𝟓% 𝐎𝐅𝐅—hurry, the offer expires soon ➡️ https://bit.ly/4dGaQp3 . . . #financejobs #financecareers #learnfinance #business #investing #finance #financialanalyst #investmentbanker #investmentanalyst #financedegrees

INVESTMENT BANKING:- Let's understand what IB is all about- IB is essentially a financial service provided by a finance company or a banking division to help large multinational corporations in their investment plans. These service is offered by the IB's that act as an intermediary between company and investors and primarily deals with shares and stock exchanges. Some of the important roles that an IB plays are to underwrite new securities for all types of organisations, assist in sales of securities, and to arrange for mergers, acquisitions and reorganisations. The IB may often help companies to issue their IPOs or Initial Public Offerings. When doing so, these investment banks will sell the shares on the market on behalf of the company. Also an IB buys most of the shares directly on behalf of the company when the company holds an IPO or Initial Public Offer. IB handle their clients efficiently and assist them with the necessary knowledge about the risks and benefits of investing their money in other companies or organisations. It undergoes thorough investigation of the deal and project that is to be made by its client in order to assure that the client's money goes in a safe place which will help to minimise the risks associated with the said deal or project. Some well known Investment Banks are J.P. Morgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and Citigroup. Overall investment bankers are highly valued in the corporate world and plays major role there. #InvestmentBank #JpMorgan #BOA #Organisation #Investment #Finance #Money #Underwriting #IPO

Useful file about Investment banking services and the difference from Commercial Banking.

With over 15 years of experience in financial services, I thought I knew it all. But after working specifically with Investment Banking (IB) businesses since the past few months , I realized there is so much to learn and am not alone in this. With a belief that we learn more as we share, thought it would be nice to begin a series where I can post a basic understanding of investment banking, its core functions, key players, relevant industry trends, challenges and operational risk management in IB. All constructive feedback, links, reference materials, additional pointers and areas of improvement are welcome. I hope my upcoming posts are of help and value at least to a few. #InvestmentBanking #Finance #MergersAndAcquisitions #CapitalMarkets #IPO #CorporateFinance #FinancialServices #AssetManagement #EquityResearch #DebtCapitalMarkets #FinancialAnalysis #BankingIndustry #DealMaking #InvestmentStrategy #PrivateEquity

Completed JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s Investment Banking on Forage 🚀 In the simulation I : *Identified an ideal M&A target for a client based on an assessment of their strategic and financial criteria. *Constructed a DCF model to calculate the valuation of the M&A target and adjusted the model to account for a competitor bid and supply chain interruption. *Created a 2-pager for the client containing a company profile and summary of the auction process. #InvestmentBanking #BankingandFinancialservices #FinanceSkills #JPMorganChase #ForageSimulation

Aced the Investment Banking Simulation on Forage! Excited to share that I recently completed JPMorgan Chase & Co.'s Investment Banking simulation on Forage In the simulation, I put my financial analysis skills to the test by: * Identified an ideal M&A target for a client based on an assessment of their strategic and financial criteria. * Constructed a DCF model to calculate the valuation of the M&A target and adjusted the model to account for a competitor bid and supply chain interruption. * Created a 2-pager for the client containing a company profile and summary of the auction process. This simulation provided invaluable experience in the world of investment banking. #InvestmentBanking #Forage #Finance #FinancialModeling #M&A