SkillUp for India- Financial Services Cohort
Program Dates: October 12, 2024 - January 25, 2025
Venue: To be announced
Program Fee:
NIL
– 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 |
Virtul |