SkillUp for India- Financial Services Cohort

Program Dates: October 12, 2024 - January 25, 2025

Venue: To be announced

Program Fee:
NIL

The program registration includes

– Live online sessions
– Instructor ppts and study notes
– Complimentary access to internship opportunities in Indian financial services sector
– Participation Certificate (Only for Tier-II Participants)



Eqverse’s SkillUp for India – Financial Services Cohort is tailored to help prepare international students and young professionals gain an in-depth knowledge of the Indian financial services sector and be prepared for a career in India that is one of the most exciting economies in the world currently. This program offers valuable insights, actionable strategies, and a comprehensive understanding of the sector, equipping you to navigate the Indian corporate and financial landscape effectively.

Join India’s prominent financial services leaders as they take you through a 360 degree understanding of the Indian financial services sector, learn the career opportunities that the Indian financial services sector could offer you and network with your peers from around the world. A 5-day in-person immersion program in India is the proverbial icing on the cake that will give you a taste of the career and life that awaits you in a country that is one of the oldest civilizations and an emerging global superpower.

The Virtual Program spans six weeks and covers all aspects of the Indian financial industry, preparing students to engage with the sector in a strategic and informed manner.

Why Join?

  • Gain Expert Insights: Learn from leading industry professionals who will share their real-world experiences, in-depth case studies, and best practices, providing you with actionable strategies.
  • Latest Industry Strategies:  Learn about India’s innovation in the Financial sector, the current trends, the policies and the digital infrastructure and how to navigate yourself around it as a young professional.
  • Navigate Regulatory Challenges: Understand the complexities of Indian taxation laws, cross border finance and related compliances and prepare yourself to work with India on a global stage.
  • Valuable Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers, industry leaders, and potential partners, building invaluable professional relationships that can propel your career forward.
  • Leverage Digital Ecosystem: Understand the digital framework of financial India and skill up to address the growing requirements of international digital transaction through multiple channels.
  • Stay Ahead of Emerging Trends: Whether it is the changing scenario of the digital payment infrastructure or the evolution of Non-Banking Financial companies of India, stay ahead of the learning curve by gathering insights from the industry leaders on a first-hand basis.
  • Exclusive Industry Insights: Gain access to exclusive insights and forward-thinking strategies from top industry executives and visionaries in the financial services sector.
  • Comprehensive Industry Coverage: From digital marketing trends to repatriation of dividends, our program covers a wide array of topics that ensures you leave with a comprehensive understanding of the industry.
  • Boost Your Career: Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills needed to stand out in the competitive world of financial services and get a chance to immerse yourself with industry leaders during the immersion week. Get a chance to win an internship at some of the most prestigious business houses of India.

 

Session Date Day Time Topic Format
 1 1st Nov, 2024 Friday 11:00 hrs (GMT+5.30)

Indian Financial Services Sector

Overview of the sector and introduction to all key stakeholders including regulators, government departments and market players

Virtual
2 2nd Nov, 2024 Saturday 11:00 hrs (GMT+5.30)

Banks & Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs)

Structure of the Indian banks and non-banking financial companies, Regulatory framework, challenges and opportunities

Virtual
3 3rd Nov, 2024 Sunday 11:00 hrs (GMT+5.30)

Indian Capital Markets

Primary and secondary markets, equity & debt markets, Instruments and Intermediaries.

Virtual
4 7th Nov, 2024 Thursday 11:00 hrs (GMT+5.30)

Wealth Management

Investment Planning, Estate Planning Wealth Management Products & Services

Virtual
5 8th Nov, 2024 Friday 11:00 hrs (GMT+5.30)

Alternative Investments

Overview of the growing alternates market, private equity, venture capital, real estate trusts, hedge funds and other alternate asset classes

Virtual
6 9th Nov, 2024 Saturday 11:00 hrs (GMT+5.30)

Insurance

Overview of the insurance market, products, stakeholders and the regulator

Virtual
7 10th Nov, 2024 Sunday 11:00 hrs (GMT+5.30)

Taxation and Auditing

Overview of the Indian tax system, Direct and indirect taxes, Goods and Services Tax (GST) and its impact, Tax incentives for financial investments, cross-border taxation

Virtual
8 14th Nov, 2024 Thursday 11:00 hrs (GMT+5.30)

Digitalization of Indian Financial Services

Introduction to Technology Trends in Financial Services, Future Trends and Impact Assessment

Virtual
9 16th Nov, 2024 Saturday 11:00 hrs (GMT+5.30)

Do’s and Don’ts while working with Indian Financial Sector

Cultural Sensitivity and Business Etiquette, Navigating Regulatory Requirements in India, Effective Communication Strategies in Indian Business Contexts, Building and Sustaining Relationships in the Indian Financial Sector, Ethical Practices

Virtual
10 17th Nov, 2024 Sunday 11:00 hrs (GMT+5.30)

Government Schemes

Important financial schemes floated by the Government of India and their benefits for different segments 

Virtual
11 19th Nov, 2024 Tuesday 11:00 hrs (GMT+5.30)

GIFT City

Introduction to GIFT City-a global financial and technology hub that offers single-window clearances and approvals under one umbrella.

Virtual
12 20th Nov, 2024 Wednesday 11:00 hrs (GMT+5.30)

Case Studies of Indian Financial Institutions

Real-life case studies of prominent Indian financial services institutions which have set up a benchmark

Virtual
13 23rd Jan, 2025 Thursday 09:30 hrs- 17:00 hrs (GMT+5.30)

Indian Financial Entrepreneurs Summit 2024
(Only for Tier-II Participants)

Virtul

To be announced