Career Options in Finance
Among the biggest beneficiaries of the liberalization process in India has been the financial services segment – commonly referred to as the BFSI (Banking, Financial Services and Insurance) segment. Liberalization has brought in new products, new services, new players – all of which have resulted in multiple choices for financial consumers. As the onus of financial well-being increasingly moves on to consumers, more choices leave consumers confused about the products and services best suited for them. It becomes the job of the financial service provider to remove this confusion. Furthermore, the stage of economic growth that India is going through is expected to see a growth in the BFSI segment estimated at 1.5 times the GDP growth – underscoring the continued attractiveness of careers in financial services.
The right knowledge and skills set is crucial to a successful financial career. All financial services organisations look for well developed quantitative and analytical skills, knowledge of financial products and markets along with communication, marketing and interpersonal skills. It is imperative, therefore, that students aspiring for a financial service careers get the right inputs in terms of knowledge and certifications. To meet the growing needs of the Indian economy, banks, insurance companies, mutual funds, investment advisories, private bankers, wealth managers, brokerages, research houses, BPO/KPOs etc. all are looking for Financial Advisors, Wealth Managers, Analysts, Investment Advisors with the requisite skill sets.
The Indian School of Business and Finance (ISBF), offers a comprehensive One Year full time Post Graduate Diploma in Finance (PGDF) that covers all aspects of financial services. In addition to covering basic quantitative techniques and financial knowledge, the course covers the curriculum of most internationally accepted certifications including the CFA (US) Level I and II, as well as the CFP certification. Thus, the PGDF introduction and detailed study of areas such as financial reporting and analysis, quantitative methods, economics, portfolio management techniques, security analysis and asset valuation – adequately prepares finance and investment professionals to hit the ground running upon joining industry. ISBF has had an impressive placement track record – ISBF students are placed in leading financial institutions including American Express, HSBC, Bank of America, Deutsche Bank, Kotak, HDCF, and many others.
Centrally located world-class campus in the heart of New Delhi, ISBF stands as a well-known name in education, training and consulting in the field of finance, economics and management. ISBF is among one of the few ‘Affiliate Centre’s’ worldwide of the University of London, ISBF also offers undergraduate honors degree courses in Economics, Finance and Management from the University of London in association with the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). These courses are recognized by the Delhi University and even recognized as Masters degrees by certain universities in India.
At the post graduate level, ISBF also offers a two-year full time PG Programme in Management (PGPM) which incorporates an MBA degree from a UGC recognized university with specializations in Finance, Marketing, International Business, HR and Entrepreneurship. ISBF also serves the financial services industry as an authorised education provider of the Financial Planning Standards Board (FPSB), India.
For more information, you can call ISBF at 011-40577733, 9971795611, 9971795612 or visit their website www.isbf.edu.in
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