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Investment Banking

In today’s competitive financial landscape, each client’s needs and challenges are distinct. Delivering impactful solutions demands sharp analysis, strategic foresight, and a deep commitment to driving growth.

This Job Simulation is Free

About the Simulation

Are you driven by a passion for finance and the fast-paced world of investment banking? Do you have the analytical mind and resilience it takes to navigate complex deals and challenging market conditions? In today’s financial landscape, no two transactions are alike. Each deal presents unique challenges, requiring a sharp eye for detail, strategic thinking, and a deep understanding of global market dynamics. Investment banking goes beyond managing capital; it’s about delivering solutions that fuel growth, enable mergers and acquisitions, and support the financial goals of businesses and investors alike. Our advanced-level Investment Banking Virtual Work Experience Program, designed in collaboration with industry leaders, offers a deep dive into the world of high-stakes finance. You'll explore everything from financial modeling and valuation to deal structuring and risk analysis, gaining hands-on experience with tasks such as M&A advisory, IPO preparation, and capital raising. Here, you’ll experience the rigor, collaboration, and client focus that defines a career in investment banking. Join us and get a firsthand look at the challenging yet rewarding journey of an investment banker.

Job Simulation Overview

Mode: Self paced

Task Time: 6 hours

Task Level: Advance

How It Works

Complete a Task

Engage in industry level tasks at your own pace and real-world model solutions provided by our team at International School of Finance & Economics. Enjoy the flexibility of no live sessions.

Earn a Certificate

Receive a certificate upon completion, enhancing your resume and LinkedIn profile with valuable co-curricular experience.

Interview

Stand out in job applications by gaining the skills to confidently tackle interview questions and demonstrate your fit for the team.

Skills you will learn and practice:

Financial Analysis

Valuation and Modeling

Market Research

Risk Management

Deal Structuring

Client Relationship

Enroll Now

Earn a certificate and add it to your resume and LinkedIn as an extra curricular activity.

Introductory video from International School of Finance & Economics

Welcome to Investment Banking, where professionals fuel growth through strategic analysis and expert deal-making, navigating complex markets to structure transactions that help businesses achieve financial success in a dynamic landscape.

What will You Learn?

M&A Target Recommendations

Analyze and categorize client feedback to identify key trends, highlighting areas of success and improvement, and to provide actionable insights for enhancing IKEA’s customer experience.

Practical skills you will gain from working on this task:

M&A Target Identification and Analysis

Financial Valuation Techniques

Strategic Communication
Auction Opportunity Brief

Summarize and provide overview of the critical information on the company, focusing on key financial metrics, valuation, and ownership.

Practical skills you will gain from working on this task:

Financial Analysis and Valuation

Strategic Presentation Skills

Auction Process Familiarity
DCF Model Development

Create a straightforward Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) model using financial projections. The model will estimate the company’s valuation and assist in determining an appropriate bid price for the upcoming auction.

Practical skills you will gain from working on this task:

Financial Modeling

Key Valuation Metrics

Analytical Thinking