Certified Investment Banking Ops & Trading Program

About Course

CIBOTA (Certified Investment Banking Operations & Trading Analyst) is a premier certification program by Skillomentum, designed to equip finance professionals with in-demand skills in Investment Banking Operations and Front Office Sales and Trading. Our comprehensive curriculum covers the entire trade life cycle, from Front Office to Middle Office to Back Office, ensuring practical expertise in risk management, operations, technology, trading strategies, and industry tools.

With a hybrid learning model, expert-led sessions, and lifetime career support, CIBOTA offers a career-transforming experience. The program blends technical proficiency in Equities, Forex, Derivatives, and Crypto Trading with essential Soft Skills, preparing candidates for top roles in Investment Banks, Hedge Funds, and Financial Institutions. Join us and gain the competitive edge needed to excel in Investment Banking & Finance Career.

Core Learning Objectives

Gain insights into the structure, key stakeholders, and market dynamics of the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector, with a special focus on Investment Banking.

Explore the fundamentals of retail, commercial, corporate, and investment banking, along with NBFCs, while learning about essential financial products and services.

Examine the role of primary and secondary markets, including equity, bonds, commodities, and forex, and their significance in the financial ecosystem.

Understand the business model, service offerings, and operational frameworks of investment banks, including compliance with AML, sanctions, and KYC regulations.

Develop hands-on expertise in financial analysis, risk management, and accounting, using tools like Microsoft Excel and Power BI, along with career guidance and interview preparation for investment banking roles.

1. Front Office Operations Order execution, trade origination, and market making

2. Middle Office Operations - Trade validation, risk management, and compliance

3. Back Office Operations Trade settlement, reconciliation, and reporting

1. Equity - Stocks, IPOs & secondary market transactions

2. Fixed Income - Bonds, Treasury securities, corporate debt & interest rate strategies

3. Forex - Currency trading & international FX markets

4. Derivatives - Futures, Options, Swaps & Hedging strategies

5. Crypto - Digital assets, blockchain mechanics & risk management

Tools Covered