Apply your analysis and communication skills to advise clients as part of our Technology, Telecom & Media Investment Banking team
We’re excited to offer you the opportunity to explore life as an investment banker at Bank of America and obtain the valuable skills required to drive your career in the direction you want it to go.
“What would you like the power to do?”
At Bank of America, we ask this question every day of all those we serve. It is at the core of how we live our values and deliver our purpose. It has been the driving idea for 240 years, across all of our businesses and has been core to our legacy of capabilities and service.
Throughout this job simulation, you’ll learn what it takes to be an investment banker at Bank of America. You’ll familiarize yourself with the elements we do in our investment banking practice including communication, M&A screening, relationship building, and financial modeling. By completing the job simulation, you’ll build the skills to set you up for success in your career in investment banking at Bank of America.
This program is self-paced. It takes approximately 4-5 hours to complete.
Skills Learned:
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Understanding the Company: Historical Financial Performance & SWOT Analysis
Review the client’s Form-10K (annual report) to understand its historical financial performance and the internal and external factors (SWOT analysis) that support its strategic positioning- SWOT Analysis
- Financial Analysis
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Strategic Alternatives Available to the Company
Review the conference transcript to determine the best M&A target and method of raising capital- M&A Analysis
- Cross-Team Collaboration
- Enterprise Content Management
- Debt Capital Markets
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Financial Modeling
Create a simple build-up of a financial model of the target to understand potential future cash flows- Financial Modeling
- DCF Modeling
- Valuation Methods
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Communicating Successfully
Create a slide deck and write an email to communicate and present recommendations- Communication
- Presentation Skills
- Strategic Reasoning
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The Art of Building Long-Term Relationships
Effectively building and maintaining relationships with clients for growth opportunities and referrals- Relationship Building
- Business Development
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Finish Line
