Certified Investment Banking Operations Analyst 

offered by MMC

Module 1: Introduction to Investment Banking
Overview of Investment Banking & Financial Institutions  
Front Office, Middle Office, and Back Office Explained  
Types of Investment Banking Services (M&A, Capital Markets, etc.)

Module 2: Financial Markets & Products
Introduction to Global Markets  
Equity, Debt, Derivatives & Foreign Exchange Products  
Primary vs. Secondary Markets  
Trade Participants & Market Intermediaries

Module 3: Trade Life Cycle
Order Initiation to Trade Settlement Process  
Trade Capture, Trade Matching, and Confirmation  
Clearing and Settlement – NSCCL, Euroclear, etc.

Module 4: Securities Settlements & Custody
Settlement Cycles (T+1, T+2, etc.)  
Custodians, Clearing Houses, and Depositories  
Securities Lending & Borrowing Process

Module 5: Corporate Actions
Types of Corporate Actions (Dividends, Splits, Mergers)  
Mandatory vs. Voluntary Events  
Processing and Impact on Portfolios

Module 6: Derivatives Operations
Understanding Futures, Options, Swaps  
Lifecycle Events in Derivative Products  
Clearing & Margin Requirements in Derivatives

Module 7: Risk Management in Operations
Operational Risk & Controls in Investment Banks  
Trade Breaks, Failures, and Reconciliation  
KYC, AML & Regulatory Reporting

Module 8: SWIFT & Global Messaging
Introduction to SWIFT Codes & Message Types  
Payment Settlements using SWIFT  
MT Series Messages (MT103, MT202, etc.)

Module 9: Real-World Projects & Tools
Process Simulations of Trade Settlements  
Case Studies from Leading Banks  
Tools like Excel Dashboards for Reconciliations

Module 10: Career Prep & Placement
Resume Building & LinkedIn Optimization  
Mock Interviews with Banking Professionals  
Job Application Guidance & Placement Assistance