Investment Banking Operations & Financial Markets

About this course

Master investment banking operations, trade lifecycle, and financial deal analysis with real-world applications. Build job-ready skills in forex, IPOs, SWIFT messaging, and banking workflows. This Specialization provides a comprehensive, practical pathway into the world of investment banking. You will learn how financial markets operate, how banks raise capital through IPOs, and how trades are executed, processed, and settled across global markets. Through hands-on learning, you will analyze forex markets, interpret SWIFT messages, evaluate financial deals, and understand the complete trade lifecycle—from front office execution to back-office settlement. Each course is designed to mirror real banking operations, helping you connect theory with industry practices. By the end of this Specialization, you will be equipped with the skills to support trading activities, manage financial transactions, and analyze investment banking processes confidently—making you well-prepared for roles in banking, finance, and capital markets.