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Introduction to Investment Banking and Recap on Financial Statements

This course offers an overview of modern investment banking, covering its structure, key roles, and core financial concepts like financial statements and ratios essential for aspiring investment bankers.

Frank Vein
Frank Vein
Finance | core | 9 hours |   Published: Oct 2025

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Overview

STUDENTS*
RECOMMEND*

This course includes:

  • On-demand videos
  • Practice assessments
  • Multiple hands-on learning activities
  • Exposure to a real-world project
  • 100% self-paced learning opportunities
  • Certification of completion

The world of Investment Banking has changed over the years and many of those outside Investment Banking are unaware of how investment banks of today are structured. This course will provide a comprehensive introduction in today’s Investment Bank and the myriad of opportunities available for those wishing to enter the exciting world of investment banking.  The base knowledge required as Investment banker is a thorough understanding of corporate Financial Statements and the essential financial ratios which flow from them. 

Skills You Will Gain

Investment Banking
Corporate Client Coverage
Mergers & Acquisitions
Hostile Takeovers
Leveraged Buy Outs

Learning Outcomes (At The End Of This Program, You Will Be Able To...)

  • Fully appreciate how Investment Banks are structured and what may be the best way to enter it as a career based on your interest and expertise 
  • Look at the best ways to Investment Banking as a career. 
  • Be able to analyze financials statements based on profitability and cashflow. Understand the meaning of the key financial ratios and which variables impact the ratios 

Prerequisites

This course requires basic computer skills, numeracy, and a foundational understanding of accounting principles.

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for current bankers transitioning into investment banking, newcomers seeking to build relevant skills, and professionals aiming to shift their careers into the investment banking industry.

Curriculum

Instructors

*Where courses have been offered multiple times, the “# Students” includes all students who have enrolled. The “%Recommended” shown is also based on this data.
1Chapter 1: The evolution of Investment banking and the various specialisations
2Chapter 2: The Key Specialisations in Investment Banking
3Chapter 3: The Key Specialisations in Investment Banking Continued
4Chapter 4: The Key Specialisations in Investment Banking
5Chapter 5: Becoming and Investment Banker
6Chapter 6: The life of an Investment Banker
7Chapter 7: Overview of Corporate Financial Statements
8Chapter 8: Corporate Financial Statements
9Chapter 9: Corporate Financial Statements
Frank Vein

Frank Vein

A career Corporate and Investment banker with over 20 years’ experience both in the United Kingdom, the Far East and Africa. My career history includes senior banking positions for Barclays, ABN AMRO, Absa Corporate Finance, Credit Agricole and JP Morgan. Key strengths: I am a seasoned banker with strong corporate finance and corporate analysis skills. I am a strong communicator with strong interpersonal skills, able to converse and negotiate at C-Suite level. Skills that were honed throughout my career as an Investment Banking professional. During my time, I also built and ran teams, providing leadership and mentoring to produce high performance teams.
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