Provides learners with cutting edge skills and internship placements across the US, Canada, UK & Europe and in some of the most sought after and competitive jobs.
Since 2007, we have fought the most difficult battles, so you can win and have a track record that is truly in a league of it’s own. Our Programs have transformed lives where degrees and professional qualifications could not.
OVERVIEW
Experience
Since 2007, SIB has been delivering cutting edge industry relevant training and transforming lives. Today, our methods represent a well oiled machine that have stood the test of time.
Unparalleled Track Record
Our 90% average placements record in Investment Banking since 2007 is unique and has no parallel. These are some of the most difficult, competitive and sought after jobs to break into.
Transformation. Reach
SIB Alumni are working with the likes of JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs, Citi, Deutsche Bank, Bank of America, HSBC, Nomura, PJT Partners and Canaccord Genuity among many others across New York, London, Johannesburg, Dubai, Mumbai, Delhi, Singapore, Hong Kong & Sydney.
Passionate Trainers
In addition to being seasoned professionals, our instructors are passionate about education and have a solid track record of delivering high impact training. Simply put, students learn from the brightest and the best.
TARGET AUDIENCE
Our training is open to ambitious candidates who:
Are seeking a higher and better vision for themselves
Are not merely content with "a job" but one that is aligned with their interests and long term aspirations
Prior knowledge in finance is not essential to join SIB. Interested candidates can come from a range of backgrounds and will typically be:
Undergrads
Post grads
CFA’s
CA's
Other working professionals
Since you're here it is perhaps safe to assume that you aspire for a career in Investment Banking, Corporate Finance, Equity Research or Private Equity. Lets call it “Option 1”.
But more importantly, in the pursuit of Option 1 are you willing to do whatever it takes to break in and then move up and rise through the ranks? Is that you?
Relentless, determined and unwilling to compromise on your aspirations and settle for Options 3, 4 and 5? Then perhaps you could be a good fit for SIB’s Investment Banking Part Time.
SARFRAZ SOHANI | Pre SIB: BMS, Bhavan's College | Post SIB: Analyst, Goldman Sachs
“I am working in a bulge bracket US Investment Bank doing the same investment banking work that is done by MBAs, and this has been possible only because of the course at SIB.”
How it Works?
Through our practical learning approach, students learn to think and analyse like Analysts. That’s why top recruiters hire from us…regularly!
This is the "taught" phase of the Program and runs for 20 Sat(s). Training is delivered by our instructors via live webinars and is accessible from any location. Our Program moves at a swift pace and participants will be expected to demonstrate a great deal of maturity and drive.
Don’t forget, that you need to score a minimum of 60% on all assessments to qualify for placements.
We leverage our network to set up recruiter interviews. At the same time, we encourage you to apply for jobs on your own as well. This is very much a team effort!
These are some of the most difficult and competitive jobs to break into
Your own merit is key in being able to convert an interview into a job offer!
content & outline
Our training material is concise, to the point and hits the nail on the head. We’re not interested in giving you the A to Z of finance.
Our aim is to get you “job ready” for an entry level role in core finance.
Introduction to Financial Statements
Interpreting an Annual Report
Final Accounts
Retirement Benefits
Goodwill recognition, Impairment
Double Entry & Key Accounting Principles
Ratio Analysis & Interpretation
Lease Accounting
Consolidation - Subsidiaries, Associates
Introduction to Excel
Gathering Information
Equity Value & Multiples
Normalizing Earnings
Calendarisation
Adjusting EV – Non Controlling Interests
Calculating Various Multiples
Plenty of Practice!!
Choosing Peer Group
Enterprise Value & Multiples
Calculating Last Twelve Months (LTM)
Calculating Fully Diluted Shares
Adjusting EV - Leases, Pensions
Checking & Interpreting Results
Gathering Information
Discuss Strategic Rationale
Control Premiums, Synergies
Enterprise Value & Multiples
Calculating Last Twelve Months (LTM)
Adjusting EV - Leases, Pensions
Checking & Interpreting Results
Choosing Appropriate Deals
Regulatory Roadblocks
Equity Value & Multiples
Normalizing Earnings
Adjusting EV – Non Controlling Interests
Calculating Various Multiples
Plenty of Practice!!
Time Value of Money
Estimating & Forecasting FCFF, FCFE
Cost of Equity
Target Capital Structure
Cost of Debt
Calculating WACC
Understanding Terminal Value
Gordon Growth & Exit Multiple
Discounting Cash Flows, Mid Year
Deriving Intrinsic Value
Sensitivity Tables
Sanity Checks
Overview, Best Practices
Understanding the Company/ Industry
Revenue Build Up, KPIs
Preparing & Forecasting P&L
Preparing & Forecasting Balance Sheet
Equity Schedule
Depreciation & Amortization
Working Capital Schedule
Fixed Assets, Capex Build Up
Cash Flow Statement
Debt & Interest Schedule
Dealing with Circular References
Balancing the Balance Sheet
Calculating Implied Price per Share
Checks & Balances
M&A Overview
Financial Statements – Buyer & Target
Purchase Consideration & Goodwill
Deal Metrics: Valuation, Multiples, Shareholding
Deal Financing (Stock, Debt)
NPV of Synergies
Sources & Uses of Funds
Pro-forma Financials : Accounting for M&A
NewCo Financials: Factoring Deal Impact
Cap Table, Accretion Dilution, Sensitivity Tables
Deal Overview
Purchase Consideration & Goodwill
Deal Metrics: Valuation, Multiples, Shareholding
Deal Financing (Stock, Debt)
Sources & Uses of Funds
Pro-forma Financials : Accounting for LBO
Forecasting: Factoring LBO impact
PIK's, Cash Balance, Debt, Revolver etc
Cap Table, Credit Ratios, Sensitivity, IRR's
Q&A, Interview Prep
Communication Skills
Current Affairs (Key to converting interviews)
Assessments (You need to score 60% on all)
Truth be told, interview prep begins on Day 1 and happens everyday. Our placements record today speaks for itself!
TRANSFORMATION
We deliver world class practical skills and leverage our network to set up recruiter interviews. That was more than good enough for our alumni who are working with top tier firms across New York, London, Johannesburg, Dubai, Mumbai, Delhi, Singapore, Hong Kong & Sydney.
Placements
Education providers must do a lot more than merely provide industry relevant skills. Today more than ever before, learners need the means to be able to use the knowledge gained to transform their lives with an opportunity to earn.
That’s why we have fought the most difficult battles for students to deliver world class and unparalleled job placements in Investment Banking. It is indeed humbling to note that SIB has delivered in only a few weeks, where academic degrees from top tier universities and the most prestigious professional qualifications could not.
Think about this… Investment Banking is the most difficult and hyper competitive area to break into and our placement record (below) speaks for itself. Candidates who have successfully completed our Programs, usually get interview opportunities with leading recruiters. Our recruiter network is growing all the time and has expanded significantly in the US, Canada, UK, Europe, Hong Kong and Singapore. At the same time, we encourage you to apply for jobs on your own as well.
Please note that we DO NOT guarantee placements
Learners must secure a minimum of 60% on all assessments to qualify for placements
So how do we deliver placements? We do much more than spruce up your CV, soft skills training and interview prep. Surely we do all this as well, but go far beyond and tap into our network to generate interview opportunities for candidates. Then you must step up, deliver your magic and make it count!
Delivering life transforming placements is what we do. It’s what we have been doing since 2007… and our track record today is truly in a league of its own.
Instructors
In addition to being seasoned professionals, our instructors are passionate about education and have a solid track record of delivering high impact training. Simply put, students learn from the brightest and the best.
Chaitanya founded SIB after working with Lehman Brothers in London where he worked in the Telecoms M&A team. Key transactions included:
The €1.2bn sale of Bivideon's stake in Ceske Radiokomunikace and T-Mobile Czech Republic to a consortium comprising Mid Europa Partners, Lehman Brothers Private Equity and Al Bateen Investments
The €1.6bn sale of TIM Hellas to Apax & TPG
The $4.5bn disposal of TIW to Vodafone
Sale of 51% stake in Intracom Telecom to Sistema Group for €440m
£80m convertible bond issue for Pipex Communications Plc
Prior to Lehman Brothers, Chaitanya worked with Arthur Andersen in London providing Assurance Advisory services to leading financial institutions. Chaitanya completed his MSc. in Banking and International Finance from the Sir John Cass Business School, London. He graduated from the University of Leeds with a first class honors degree in Accounting & Finance.
Eshan joined SIB after working with Nomura. At Nomura, Eshan covered the Industrials sector across Europe and Asia Pacific, focusing on construction, infrastructure and transportation companies. He worked on various key mandates including:
$90.0bn all-share merger of equals of Glencore International and Xstrata
Post-turnaround $ 8.5bn IPO of Japan Airlines
Anglo American's acquisition of 40.0% interest in De Beers for $5.1bn, among others
Additionally, he was involved in the recruitment and training of new IBD analysts and interns at Nomura. Eshan also possesses wide experience in fundraising and development activities in the Mumbai real estate market.
Eshan completed his Post Graduate Program in Business Management from XLRI, Jamshedpur. He also holds a Masters degree specializing in Banking and Finance from the University of Mumbai
Kunal has trained and mentored a generation of SIB alumni. Kunal joined SIB after working with AFL and Citigroup. At AFL, he assisted the CFO in raising funding via a private placement. He played a vital role in conducting due diligence and finalizing the investor. Prior to AFL, Kunal worked at Citigroup where he was a part of the Insurance & Asset Management M&A team in New York and worked on a number of transactions including:
Arranging a $1.2bn credit facility for Chubb Corporation
Advising ZFS on its $4bn proposed acquisition of part of AIG's business
Advising AAMAC on its $1.0 billion proposed acquisition of Halcyon Asset Management LLC
In addition to this, Kunal played a key role in training IBD analysts and provided them with investment banking skills and industry knowledge. Currently, Kunal is heading finance for a digital entertainment company that runs FilterCopy, Dice Media, Gobble and Loco.
Kunal is a Chartered Accountant from Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. He graduated with a first class in Commerce from Tolani College, Mumbai University. He loves to play cricket, table-tennis and badminton in his free time.
BILLAL MIR | Pre SIB: Engineering, Loughborough University | Post SIB: Boutique Investment Bank
“Although it has been difficult breaking in, the knowledge and practical skills I gained from SIB have been incredibly useful. In networking and attending interviews, I am confident that SIB has provided me with the strongest foundation to demonstrate ability and interest.”
Admissions
At SIB, we believe in a stakeholder approach where the growth of our Institute is dependent on the growth of our candidates and vice versa. Such principles make it critical to attract the best talent with an appreciation for both the cultural and operational dynamics of the finance industry. Our students come from a range of academic and professional backgrounds which makes for an enriched learning experience in class and diverse perspectives.
Those at Uni (Any year/ degree)
Recent Undergrads
Recent Postgrads
Full rights to work in country of Placement
Superior and consistent academic performance
Excellent communication and analytical skills
Choose a career track and program dates
Submit your CV and cover letter
Shortlisted applications are invited for an interview
Include a cover letter that addresses:
Your motivation and values
How will you conduct yourself as a professional and our alumni?
| Start date | Duration | Timing | Live Webinars | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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10 July, 2021 | 20 Sat(s) | 9 am – 2 pm (ET) | Instructor Led | Apply Now |
For any questions, please feel free to Contact Us
Fees, Financing
We prefer it when learners are focused on maximising learning, not on costs. It is our constant endeavour to make our programs accessible to one and all. Please note, if you are from outside the UK / EU, there is no VAT for you!
$ 4,500 + VAT (Save $ 250 by 31 May)
Whilst we leverage our network to set up recruiter interviews on a best efforts basis, we encourage you to apply for jobs on your own as well.
This is very much a team effort
| Fact | SIB | |
|---|---|---|
| Values | Education providers must go beyond just delivering education. | That’s why we have fought the most difficult battles for students to deliver world class placements. Our record has no parallel. |
| Impact. Transformation | Education must transform. | Career path of our Alumni in the UK and Internationally speaks for itself. |
| Affordable. Aligned | Education should not be a burden. | We're very affordable. We win only when you win. |
FAQs
Simply put, the world is in the biggest job crisis of all time. Our Part Time is the only kind in the world and delivers:
Cutting edge skills on Saturday(s)
Placements (internships)
Your first step into Wall Street starts with an internship.
Though our Course is open to anyone who aspires to make a career in Investment Banking, Equity Research or Private Equity, most participants will typically be students who are at University and seek to maximise their career prospects by acquiring ‘job ready’ skills and more.
We understand that University is hectic and needs your time and attention. Our Part Time Program is run on Saturdays for 5 hours only. With better time management, career minded students should be able to focus on University studies during the week and still be able to spare 5 hours on Saturday(s). This is pretty doable.
This is an international Program for students from US, Canada, UK & Europe. Exam dates will vary for different regions and academic institutions. It is practically impossible for us to be able to come up with dates that don’t involve some clash with exam dates.
As mentioned above, career minded students should be able to focus on University studies during the week and be able to set aside 5 hours on Saturday(s). This is pretty doable. But if there is a clash with exam dates, then there are a number of potential solutions:
We will share class recordings with those students who are unable to attend due to exams and students can go through these recordings at their convenience
We want to ensure that no one is left out so for those students who miss out due to exams, we can hold a couple of extra classes at a mutually convenient time to address doubts and answer questions
As a worse case, if there are a number of students who are unable to attend a particular class due to clash with exams, then we may decide not to hold classes on that particular date
To sum up, our Part Time Program runs over 20 Saturday(s). It may end up taking longer, on account of exams. Therefore, we encourage all participants to have a slightly flexible approach and be patient, as the Program may take longer than 20 Saturday(s) to complete.
This really varies from person to person. But all learners will be expected to work hard outside of class to review course material, in-class assignments and complete homework. Keep in mind that you’re here to upskill and be transformed, so the more dedicated you are to this cause, the greater benefits you will accrue! Of course, we’re always on your side and want to see you win.
If you are an international student and would like to explore how we could deliver for you, feel free to drop us an email. It is important you come to us with reasonable expectations and that your immigration dreams don’t rest solely on us. In spite, we will probably do more and fight harder to get you interviews than your College or University where you spent a few years and plenty of $$$.
It is also worth adding that we are no immigration experts therefore, we can’t advise you whether you are eligible to work in a particular country with a Category XYZ visa. If you tell us that you have work rights, then we believe you. The best that we can do is connect you to a recruiter in our network.
