Operational investment banker : Training

All employees will be trained on the systems and products that department supports. As these change regularly, all employees will undergo training at least yearly. Sponsorship towards professional qualifications is often offered to those identified with the potential to progress up the ranks.

Employees on a graduate development programme will undergo a structured set of training courses and coaching sessions to develop the knowledge, skills and experience to become a manager, typically over a two-year period. These will often include relevant professional qualifications.

Trainees will also usually start working towards a professional qualification relevant to their area. The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI)  provides a wide range of qualifications for the financial services industry. For operations, relevant qualifications include the CISI's:

• certificates and diploma;
• Investment Administration Qualification (IAQ).

There are various other professional bodies that all offer training and support, such as the British Bankers Association (BBA) , the London Investment Banking Association (LIBA) , ifs School of Finance  and the Chartered Banker Institute .