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Certification In Global & Investment Banking Operations

    Career-Focused Pathways to Investment Banking Operations Careers

    Role-Focused Modules: Trade, KYC/AML & Lending Operations

    Next-Gen IB Ops: Workflow Automation Using Excel & AI Tools

    5 Guaranteed Interview Opportunities Post Successful Course Completion*

Duration

5 Months

Scholarships

Upto 50%*

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Program Highlights

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Industry Aligned, Job Ready Curriculum

Industry Expert Faculty

3 Graded Capstone Projects

AI-Powered Workflows For Efficiency

Dedicated Module For Placement Preparation

5 Guaranteed Interview Opportunities*

Program Curriculum

Module 1: Financial System Foundation

Study:

• Full asset class coverage eg: Money Market, Bonds, Equities, Derivatives, Lending, CIS

• Investment banking ecosystem: Deep-dive into IB functions, GCC landscape, STOs, clearing & depository institutions, and custodians.

• Debt & derivatives mechanics: Clean vs dirty price, yield, MTM, margin calls, PCV calculations and IRS/CDS/FX swap structures.

In-class:

• Live IPO case study analysis · Live market observation on Moneycontrol/Screener · Derivatives calculations with live market data

Key Skills:

• Financial Product Knowledge

• Financial System Structure

• Collective Investment Skills

Module 2: Client Onboarding & Financial Crime Operations

Study:

• End-to-end KYC workflow

•AML/CFT Frameworks

•Financial Crime Typologies

• SAR Report Writing & Escalation Metric

Capstone:

• End-to-End KYC Case File — mock onboarding for individual & corporate client, OFAC/PEP screening, risk scoring & account activation decision

In-class:

• Simulate KYC for sample clients · Alert investigation & SAR escalation simulation · Westpac/Danske Bank/Panama Papers case studies

Key-skills:
1. Predicate Crime Understanding

2. Risk Based Approach

3. KYC Life Cycle

4. SAR Writing Technique

Module 3: Trade Operations & Post-Trade Control Functions

Study:

•Trade lifecycle — TLC Of Interest Rate Swap

• Clearing & settlement mechanics

• Reference data & corporate actions

Create:

• IRS Trade Lifecycle Walkthrough — process flow with sample data in Excel, from execution to reconciliation

In-class:

• Reconciliation break resolution simulation · Group Discussion Mastery sessions (evaluated GD practice)

In-class:

• Operational Risk

• Trade Clearing & Settlement

• Collateral Management

• Trade Reconciliation

Module 4: Lending Operations & Credit Lifecycle Management

Study:

• Full loan lifecycle

• Commercial & corporate lending workflow

• Syndicated loan mechanics

• Credit documentation

Capstone:

• Syndicated Loan Deal Sheet — borrower profile, facility terms, agent/participant split, interest calculation & fee allocation in Excel

In-class:

• Resume evaluation & sign-off workshop

Key Skills:
• Credit Documentation

• Loan Life Cycle

• Syndicate Loan Process

Module 5: AI for Workplace Automation

Study:

• Advanced Excel

• Excel Macros (VBA)

• Microsoft Copilot

• Looker Studio dashboards

Capstone:

• Financial Operations Dashboard — Looker Studio or Excel dashboard visualising loan portfolio quality, trade volume trends, or AML alert statistics

In-class:

• Financial Operations Dashboard - Build a Looker Studio or Excel dashboard that visualizes a financial dataset — e.g., loan portfolio quality, Trade Exceptions, or AML alert statistics

Key Skills:

• AI Tools

• Adv. Excel

• Process Automation

• Data Insights

Module 6: Career Launchpad

Study:

• 4 real JD walkthroughs

• 10 dedicated interview prep days

In-class:

• Live mock interviews (10 min/student, 8–10 questions per JD) · Record 3-min self-introduction video · In-class GDs with mentor feedback

Program-wide:

• Day 1 to Offer" live project — runs the full 72 days, building evidence of career intent and professional readiness

Key Skills:

• Interview Readiness

• Communication

• Resume Building


Get Future-Ready with the Latest Tools

AI Tools

Process

ChatGPT

Trade Life Cycle 
Equity Shares processing and workflow automation

Copilot within Microsoft 365

Fund Life Cycle 
Integrated document handling and reporting

ChatGPT Deep Research

Client Onboarding 
Enhanced due diligence and KYC research

Gamma

Presentation & Reporting 
Automated deck creation and visual reporting

What Makes This Program Stand Out?

Learning Focus

Coverage

Hands-on Depth

Industry Alignment

Placement Support

Certification In Global & Investment Banking Operations

Broader Investment Banking Ops + AI focus + Role Based Learning.

Financial Products, IB Operations. Lending Operations, Financial Crime Operations, AI for Automation

3 graded capstones + "Day 1 - 0ffer" Live Project + Dashboard building

Role Based Learning ;Curriculum mapped to actual JDs

5 Interview Opportunities Post Successful Completion of Program

Other Courses

Limited to IB operation

Limited to IB operation coverage

Instructor led learning, missing capstone project

Generic Syllabus

Placement Assistance Only

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Industry Case Studies & Real Projects

Learn through real-life industry projects sponsored by top companies across industries

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Live IPO Case Study & Market Analysis Analyze real IPOs and track live market movements using tools like Moneycontrol and Screener, with hands-on derivatives calculations.

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Live IPO Case Study & Market Analysis

Live IPO Case Study & Market Analysis Analyze real IPOs and track live market movements using tools like Moneycontrol and Screener, with hands-on de… Read More

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End-to-End KYC Case File

Simulate complete client onboarding with KYC verification, OFAC/PEP screening, risk scoring, and final account activation decisions.  

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IRS Trade Lifecycle Walkthrough

Understand the full trade lifecycle—from execution to reconciliation—using structured Excel-based simulations.  

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Syndicated Loan Deal Sheet

Create a structured loan deal model including borrower profiling, facility structuring, interest calculation, and fee allocation.  

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Financial Operations Dashboard

Build dashboards in Excel or Looker Studio to visualize loan portfolios, trade volumes, or AML alerts.  

360° Career Support

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Aptitude Training

Resume Building

LinkedIn Profile Evaluation

Interview Question Bank

1:1 Mock Interview Calls

Hands-on Technical Learning

Soft Skill Training

GD/Interview Prep

Eligibility Criteria

  • Fresh graduates (2024 and onwards) in full-time finance/commerce courses (B.Com, BBA, BMS, BBM, M.Com, MBA)
  • Working professionals with 0–2 years of experience
  • Basic logical thinking and problem-solving skills are helpful
  • Maximum 2-year gap (education/work break)
  • Basic aptitude, communication & computer skills are helpful

Admission Process

Please find below the detailed steps to be followed as a part of the admission process.

Start Your Application

Follow the below application process to begin your enrollment process. 

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Submit Your Interest

Fill out the enquiry form on our website. Select your preferred city and centre.

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Speak to our Academic Counsellor

Discuss your background, goals, and best-fit program.

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Confirm Your Batch

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Start Learning

Once enrolled, you’ll receive onboarding details and access to learning resources. You can then begin your offline learning experience at the selected upGrad centre.

Mentored by Top Professionals

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Alok Chauhan, Instructor

Alok Chauhan

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Data Science & AI

10+ years of experience in DA/DS, Ex-L&T, New Holland, Data Arc, has served on site for clients in Honkong, Nepal and Germany 

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Shalini Singh, Instructor

Shalini Singh

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Data Science & AI

12+ years of experience in data analytics, research, consultancy and academia, Ex-Deloitte having experience working with various ministries… Read More

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Top Roles Within This Domain

Job Role

Entry-Level Salary

Mid-Level Salary

Senior / Lead Salary

Fund Accounting Analyst

₹3.5–5.5 LPA

₹6–11 LPA

₹12–22 LPA

Trade Operations Analyst

₹3–5 LPA

₹6–10 LPA

₹12–20 LPA

Corporate Actions Analyst

₹3–5 LPA

₹6–10 LPA

₹12–20 LPA

Portfolio Reporting Analyst

₹3–5 LPA

₹6–10 LPA

₹12–20 LPA

Certificate in Global & Investment Banking Operations (CGIBO)

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Advanced Certificate in Global & Investment Banking Operations

Earn your upGrad certificate showcasing your experitse in Global & Investment Banking Operations (CGIBO)

Frequently Asked Questions

Fresh graduates from finance or commerce backgrounds like B.Com, BBA, BMS, BBM, M.Com, or MBA are eligible. Working professionals with 0–2 years of experience can also apply.

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