The
portfolio management and investment analysis industry is going through a
metamorphosis, thanks to economic liberalization and globalization. The
introduction of rolling settlement and equity/index derivatives will take this
process still further. Many retail investors have now realized the importance of
scientific investment analysis. The impeding introduction of derivative
instruments like index futures have added new weapons to the armoury of
investment analysts.
Understanding
these developments and learning to handle the market is the need of the hour, as
investment management is a people business in which intellectual capital drives
success. Providing sustainable innovative software solutions training for future
investment professionals, strategic financial solutions training, leading to the
grooming of best managers with most effective portfolios from a
single-easy-platform – CIIA, a program that allows participants to learn to
integrate qualitative and quantitative information from a variety of sources
including investment managers, mutual funds commodity trading advisors and even
securities.
Investment
Analysis and Research
The
mutual fund industry is booming globally with the active participation of the
private funds and global asset management giants. Coupled with active trading in
the secondary markets and the constant process of price discovery, it opens up
tremendous opportunities for investment research both in the buy side and sell
side.
Investment
analysis and research calls for an in-depth knowledge of finance, incisive
analytical skills, logical reasoning and a strong ability to simulate a real
time business situation and evaluate its impact on stock prices.
To
meet all these challenges, mutual funds and broking majors are looking for
incisive investment analysis and research which can give them a competitive edge
in the emerging scenario. Also new vistas are opening up for corporate analysts
in companies that have a research orientation and want to retain a cutting edge
in the industry by being in the forefront of emerging trends.
Portfolio
Management
The
experience the world over has eloquently testified that in the long run only a
scientific approach to portfolio management succeeds. Incisive investment
analysis has to be followed up with appropriate delineation of investment goals
as well as a clear cut portfolio strategy. Successful portfolio management calls
for advanced skills in portfolio selection, portfolio optimization, portfolio
rebalancing and portfolio churning.
The
globalization of the financial markets means that the investor has a global
array of investment products to choose from. This not only enhances returns and
diversifies the portfolio but also opens up a whole new range of opportunities
and risks for the portfolio manager.
In
the coming years with, lucrative career opportunities are likely to open up in
global investing, global asset allocation, pension fund management as well as in
the investment departments of banks and insurance companies.
Investment
Consultancy
Another
area which will see a geometric growth in career opportunities is the area of
investment consultancy. In the internet age, investors are likely to be
bombarded with a plethora of information. The role of an investment consultant
will be to separate the wheat from the chaff and advise the clients on
appropriate investment opportunities. In this situation an objective
professional opinion will be extremely valuable.
All
the above careers are likely to place analytical skills and investment analysis
skills at a premium. Welcome to the career of the future.
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Organizations
where Alumni are currently employed (A partial list) |
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3i
Infotech
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ABN
Amro Bank
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ABS
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ACC
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Accenture
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ACME
Insurance
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AF
Ferguson
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Air
India
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Air
Sahara
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AlChemist
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Allis
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American
Express Bank
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Amul
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Andhra
Bank
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Apollo
Health Services
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Apollo
Tyres
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Asea
Brown Boveri
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Atlas
Copco
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Aviva
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Avon
Organics
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Aztec
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Bajaj
Allianz Insurance
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Bajaj
Auto
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Bajaj
Capital
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Bank
of America
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Bank
of Baroda
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Bank
of India
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Bank
of Punjab
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Basix
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Bata
India
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Berger
Paints
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BHEL
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Biological
E
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Birla
Global Finance
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Birla
Home Finance
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Birla
Sun Life
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Blowplast
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Blue
Chip Computers
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Blue
Dart
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Blue
Star
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BNP
Paribas
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BOC
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BPL
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BSE
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BusinessWorld
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Cadila
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Caltiger
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Canara
Bank
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Canon
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Capital
IQ
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CARE
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Catholic
Syrian Bank
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CEAT
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Central
Bank of India
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Centurion
Bank
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Century
Enka
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CG
Maersk
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CG
Schlumberger
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Cholamandalam
Finance
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Cholamandalam
MS Gen.Ins
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Citi
Financials
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Citicorp
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