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India's #1

Investment Banking Course that Transformed 50,000+ Careers

Certified Investment Banking Operations Professional (CIBOP™)

Learn through structured investment banking classes, and unlock exciting investment banking job opportunities.

₹15 LPA - Highest Salary
₹4.5 LPA - Average Salary
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2.5 Months (Weekdays)

5 Months (Weekends)

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Why Learners Choose This Investment Banking Course?

Batches Completed

1200+

Batches Completed

Hiring Firm

1,000+

Hiring Firm

Placement Rate

85%

Placement Rate

placements in Investment banking

5000+

placements in Investment banking

Award-Winning Banking and Finance Course Backed by 12 Years of Recognition

In our EdTech journey of 12 years, we've received awards & recognition from notable education summits, industry bodies, and national platforms.

<span>Best Education Provider in Finance</span>By Elets World Education Summit 2024

Best Education Provider in FinanceBy Elets World Education Summit 2024

<span>Excellence in Edtech & Skill Development</span> By ET Business Leaders 2026

Excellence in Edtech & Skill Development By ET Business Leaders 2026

<span>Outstanding Education Company of the Year</span> By ET Business Leaders 2024

Outstanding Education Company of the Year By ET Business Leaders 2024

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What is Investment Banking?

Investment banking helps companies raise funds, manage M&A deals, support capital markets, and handle large financial transactions. Investment banking is a front-office finance role where investment bankers work with corporations, governments, and institutions on major financial transactions. They advise on mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, IPOs, underwriting securities, valuations, financial modelling, and corporate finance decisions.

A practical investment banking course like CIBOP™ by Imarticus Learning helps learners build in-demand, job-ready skills and unlock opportunities across investment banks, global banks, NBFCs, etc. With an Investment Banking-first curriculum, 20+ years of experience expert faculty, and 100% placement support, learners can explore potential career roles such as investment banking analyst, financial analyst, M&A support analyst, and global banking operations professional.

97% struggle to clear investment banking interviews because they lack practical preparation The 3% stand out because they know what banks actually test

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How Investment Banks Run the World's Financial Markets

Companies Raise Capital

Companies Raise Capital

Investors Trade Securities

Investors Trade Securities

Banks Process Transactions

Banks Process Transactions

Operations Teams Manage Settlement

Operations Teams Manage Settlement

Every trade in the market passes through systems like these before it is completed.

What Recruiters Look For in Investment Banking Candidates

Trade Lifecycle

Trade Lifecycle

Securities Settlement

Securities Settlement

Derivatives Processing

Derivatives Processing

Corporate Actions

Corporate Actions

AML Compliance

AML Compliance

SWIFT Messaging

SWIFT Messaging

Risk Controls

Risk Controls

Reconciliation

Reconciliation

These systems run global finance, but most college programs never teach them.

97% struggle to clear investment banking interviews because they lack practical preparation The 3% stand out because they know what banks actually test

Join the 3%

CIBOPTM
The Investment Banking Course
for the Top 3%

50,000+ Careers Launched in Finance

Train for real roles across global investment banks.

12+ Years Building Investment Banking Careers

India's most trusted investment banking certification program.

15+ Years of Industry Faculty Experience

Learn investment banking workflows from professionals who have 15+ years of industry experience.

9/10 Learners Recommend CIBOP™ for Investment Banking Careers

Because the training mirrors real investment banking interviews and workflows.

1,200+ Batches Delivered Nationwide

A proven training system repeated consistently.

7 Guaranteed Interviews with Investment Banking Employers

Structured preparation for IB interviews.

Become Industry-Ready with CIBOP™

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The Gold Standard Investment Banking Course after B.Com: CIBOP™

50,000+ careers. 85% placement. The only trademarked IB program in India

1 in 5

IB leaders in India are CIBOP™ alumni

15+ Years

of experience our faculty holds on average

9 in 10

Graduates refer CIBOP™ to friends and family

7

Guaranteed interviews

1000+

Hiring partners

No

MBA Needed, No CA needed

Every Major Global Bank hires from CIBOP™. Not because we asked them to. Because our graduates outperform.

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12-Year Legacy

India's Most Trusted IB Program

CIBOP™: The Benchmark for Investment Banking Training in India

12 years. 50,000 careers transformed. One standard.

2012

Genesis of CIBOP™

The CIBOP™ program was launched, laying the foundation for excellence in investment banking education.

12

Batches

500

Learners
2017

Trademark for CIBOP™

The CIBOP™ program secured trademark recognition, reinforcing its identity as a trusted brand in investment banking operations worldwide.

200

Batches

8000

Learners
2020

1st International Placement

We secured our first international placement, expanding the global footprint of CIBOP graduates.

849

Batches

34100

Learners
2024

Transformed 50000+ Lives

With 16 CIBOP™ centers in India, we're proud to have impacted 50,000 lives with empowerment and inspiration nationwide.

1200+

Batches

50000+

Learners
2026
Imarticus Centers

Mumbai

Homeground-birthplace of CIBOP™, redefining finance education.

1200+

Batches

50000+

Learners

15+

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Who Should Join This Investment Banking Course?

This program is designed for learners who want to build practical finance skills and enter investment banking operations with confidence.

B.Com Graduates

B.Com Graduates

Turn your degree into real investment banking skills.

BA / BBA Graduates

BA / BBA Graduates

Start strong with a practical banking and finance course.

0–3 Year Professionals

0–3 Year Professionals

Switch into investment banking operations with confidence.

Finance Aspirants

Finance Aspirants

Choose a clear path with investment banking training and placement support.

Why CIBOP™ is a Preferred Choice for Investment Banking Classes

CIBOP™ offers focused specialization, lower opportunity cost, and faster entry into IB operations

CRITERIA

CIBOP™

MBA

CA

Others

Duration
2.5-5 months
2 years
4-5 years
3-6 months
Cost
₹1.7L
₹5-20L
₹2-5L
₹0.5-2L
Placement Support
7 Interviews guaranteed
Campus placement
Self-driven
Variable
IB Specialisation
100% IB Ops focused
Generic finance
Audit/Tax focus
Partial
Alumni Network (IB)
50,000+
Varies
N/A
<5,000
Practical Training
Trading simulations
Case studies only
Articleship
Online only
Time to First Job
3-6 months
2+ years
5+ years
6+ months

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If It's Not From Imarticus, It's Not CIBOP™

A decade of curriculum development, 85% placement outcomes, and recruiter partnerships with JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs, and the Big 4, none of it transfers through a copied name or a leaked PDF.

Below are those using CIBOP™ without its original backing

MentorMeCareers
MentorMeCareers
Unauthorised Use of CIBOP™ Naming Without Clear Affiliation

Uses the CIBOP™ name directly

The difference:

The original Imarticus Learning's CIBOP™ has 50,000+ verified alumni, 16 centres across India, and 1,000+ live hiring partners. MentorMeCareers has the URL.

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GMT Academy
GMT Academy
Curriculum Replication Without Authorisation

Curriculum Replication Without Authorisation

The difference:

The original CIBOP™ is built on a decade of curriculum iteration, faculty with 15+ years of investment banking experience, and a recruiter network that includes JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs, HSBC, Deutsche Bank, and Morgan Stanley. GMT Institution has replicated the surface. Nothing underneath it.

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Studocu
Studocu
Active Copyright & Confidentiality Violation

Full CIBOP™ module copied Proprietary content publicly uploaded

The difference:

This is not imitation. This is intellectual property theft. Imarticus Learning's CIBOP™ curriculum is proprietary, built over a decade by finance industry practitioners, and protected under copyright law.

Studocu screenshot
CollegeVidya
CollegeVidya
Positioning Replicated Without Placement Infrastructure

Job guarantee + IB ops messaging
No verified outcomes

The difference:

A job guarantee claim requires a job network behind it. The original CIBOP™ has placed 4000+ learners annually and secured India's first international IB operations placement. Positioning without infrastructure is just marketing.

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Upgrade Your Investment Banking Career with 5 Quick Steps

Step 1
Apply

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Step 2
Test

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Step 3
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Selected

Get shortlisted

Step 4
Enroll

Enroll

Confirm your seat

Step 5
Start

Start

Begin your IB training

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CIBOP Investment Banking Course Fees

Program Fee

₹1,70,000

(All Inclusive)

Instalments
EMI Options

Book Your Seat With ₹15,000 only

Balance Payment Can Be Paid in 2 Instalments

Instalment 1

₹1,03,000

Instalment 2

₹52,000

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₹1.7L Investment. ₹4.5L Average Package. Recovery in Under 5 Months

One fee. A clear return. Here's how the math works.

₹1.7L once. Recovered in 5 months. ₹3.5L+ net in Year 1. 4–7x return by Year 3. One payment. Compounding returns. Every year.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Investment banking is a branch of the banking sector that focuses on building capital for organisations via complex financial instruments. These organisations can be government or private setups. Investment banks guide clients in the placement and issue of stocks and play a pivotal role in organisations preparing for their Initial Public Offering (IPO).

Investment banking operations take care of processing, clearing, and settling the financial transactions made at an investment bank. The operations department ensures that the business is administered in an efficient, controlled, risk-free, and timely manner.

The investment banking program is a 180+ hour classroom or online training program that provides aspirants with an in-depth understanding of products, processes, and operations, preparing them to take on roles in investment banking operations.

The investment banking program is of 180+ hours duration and is available in the following formats:

Classroom (Weekdays & Weekends)

Online (Weekdays & Weekends)

The program includes Buy-side and Sell-side specialisation based on industry demand, Aptitude and Soft-skills training to crack placement interviews, and Job assurance with 7 guaranteed interviews.

The Certified Investment Banking Operations Professional (CIBOP™) Program is offered in two formats: 2.5 months for weekday batches and 5 months for weekend batches.

Our professional finance courses and accredited certification programs teach you how to build a career in investment banking, help you expand your professional network, and understand the nuances of investment banking operations.

The Certified Investment Banking Operations Professional (CIBOP™) Program is designed as a comprehensive investment banking course with a strong focus on real-world banking operations, compliance, and asset management. It also covers investment banking fundamentals, market instruments, and end-to-end transaction lifecycles.

Yes, the program includes project-based learning, real-world case studies, and scenario-driven exercises that simulate investment banking environments. These practical components help learners gain hands-on exposure similar to investment banking internships.

Yes, this investment banking course includes practical Excel-based training relevant to investment banking operations, reporting, reconciliation, and data analysis. These skills provide a strong foundation for working in global investment banks.

The course consists of Domain, Soft-skills, Aptitude, and Excel modules.

To become eligible for placements, candidates must:

Score a minimum of 60% in each module

Maintain at least 75% attendance throughout the course