Investment Banking and Corporate Finance Bootcamp
- Finance & Investment
This module is conducted in-person.
2 days
Weekdays (9am - 5pm)
Who Should Attend
- Fresh graduates and new entrants to the investment banking and corporate finance industry
- Professionals looking to transit to a career in corporate finance, investment banking
Overview
The work of analysts and associates in investment banks are multi-faceted, fast-paced and dynamic. Due to the intensity and rigour of the job, corporate finance roles have one of the most competitive acceptance rates as compared with other areas in banking and finance. This workshop aims to equip participants with the awareness and knowledge of corporate finance, foundational technical skills, as well as the pre-requisites required to carve an exciting career in investment banking.
Learning Objectives
Understand the mechanics and key stakeholders of the investment banking ecosystem
Develop awareness of the organisational structure, hierarchy and business models of investment banks
Gain insights on the deal-making process undertaken by investment banks, from pitchbook to deal closing
Understand the key approaches to business valuation and framework in financial modelling
Acquire better problem solving, research methodologies, data acquisition and analytical skills for a successful career in investment banking
Topic/Structure
Introduction
- Overview of the investment banking ecosystem
- Investment banking landscape and the onset of technology in banking and businesses
- Organisational structure and hierarchy at investment banks; roles and responsibilities
- Business models of different investment banks
Skills and Pre-requisites
- Investment banking etiquette and communication skills
- Accounting knowledge: transiting from theory to the real world
- Nurturing business logic through problem-solving skills, research methodology, data acquisition and analytics
The Deal Making Process
- Pitching for the Deal
- Equity Deals
- M&A process
Business Valuation and Financial Modelling
- Role of business valuation in IB and CF
- Basic approaches to valuation: Cost, market and income
- Applying the replacement cost approach
- Building and applying a trading comparables sheet
- Free cash flow and discounted cash flow analysis
- WACC – a practical approach
- Concepts involving terminal value calculation
- Financial modelling: who uses it and why?
- Excel functions and PowerPoint: best practices tips and tricks
Interview Strategies
- Hiring process and pre-interview preparation
- Technical and qualitative questions
- Post interview: Best practices for follow up
- Salary negotiation and team culture
- Alternative routes to getting a job in IB/ CF
Assessment
As part of the requirement for SkillsFuture Singapore, there will be an assessment conducted at the end of the course. The mode of assessment, which is up to the trainer’s discretion, may be an online quiz, a presentation or based on classroom exercises.
Participants are required to attain a minimum of 75% attendance and pass the associated assessment in order to receive a digital Certificate of Completion issued by Singapore Management University.
Calculate Programme Fee
Fee Table
COMPANY-SPONSORED | |||
PARTICIPANT PROFILE |
SELF-SPONSORED |
SME |
NON-SME |
Singapore Citizen < 40 years old Permanent Resident LTVP+
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$654 (After SSG Funding 70%) |
$254 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$654 (After SSG Funding 70%) |
Singapore Citizen ≥ 40 years old |
$254 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$254 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$254 (After SSG Funding 70% |
International Participant |
$2,180 (No Funding) |
$2,180 (No Funding) |
$2,180 (No Funding) |
All prices include 9% GST
Post Secondary Education Account (PSEA)
PSEA can be utilised for subsidised programmes eligible for SkillsFuture Credit support. Click here to find out more.
Self Sponsored
- SkillsFuture Credit
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Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above may use their SkillsFuture Credits to pay for the course fees. The credits may be used on top of existing course fee funding.
This is only applicable to self-sponsored participants. Application to utilise SkillsFuture Credits can be submitted when making payment for the course via the SMU Academy TMS Portal, and can only be made within 60 days of course start date.
Please click here for more information on the SkillsFuture Credit. For help in submitting an SFC claim, you may wish to refer to our step-by-step guide on claiming SkillsFuture Credits (Individual). - Workfare Skills Support Scheme
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From 1 July 2023, the Workfare Skills Support (WSS) scheme has been enhanced. Please click here for more details.
Company Sponsored
Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS)
- Organisation must be registered or incorporated in Singapore
- Employment size of not more than 200 or with annual sales turnover of not more than $100 million
- Trainees must be hired in accordance with the Employment Act and fully sponsored by their employers for the course
- Trainees must be Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents
- Trainees must not be a full-time national serviceman
- Trainees will be able to enjoy ETSS funding only if the company's SME's status has been approved. To verify your SME's status, please click here.
Please click here for more information on ETSS.
Absentee Payroll
Companies who sponsor their employees for the course may apply for Absentee Payroll here. For more information, please refer to:
AP Guide (Non-SME Companies)
Declaration Guide (SME Companies)
Intake Information
This module is conducted in-person.
Course | Dates |
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INTAKE 3 | 2 - 3 Sept 2024 [Registration Closed] |
INTAKE 4 | 6 - 7 Jan 2025 [Open for Registration] |
*Online registration will close 5 calendar days before the course start date