The School of Business, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amaravati, organised a colloquia session on the topic “Investment Banking” by Mr. Chandra Shekhar Kupperi (Founder CEO, ANOVA Corporate Services Pvt.Ltd) on December 21, 2023.

In a concise report, seasoned banking professional Chandra Shekhar Kupperi, outlined four key divisions in banking: Investment Banking covering M & A, Due Diligence, and Capital Markets; Sales and Trading with Proprietary and Client Trading; Asset Management; and Research including Equity, Commodity, and Credit Research. Highlighting fierce competition, the report details career titles and focuses in Investment Banking—Senior (MDs, SVPs, client-focused), Mid-level (VPs, deal execution), and Junior (Analysts/Associates, material creation). While Investment Banking offers perks like global travel and rapid career progression, it demands long hours, high pressure, and adaptability. Top career destinations include corporates, tech firms, investment sectors, public sector/non-profits, and startups. Soft skills like communication, nonconventional thinking, and technical skills such as financial modelling are emphasized for success in this dynamic field.