ICICI Bank : Post Graduate Certificate in Securities Markets
ICICI Bank : Post Graduate Certificate in Securities Markets
Introduction :
The Indian growth story has cast important implications on the capital market, which has grown sharply with respect to several parameters ranging from number of stock exchanges, other intermediaries and listed stocks to trading volumes, turnover, market instruments and investor population. Read More
Programme Details :
The Post Graduate Certificate is Securities Markets is a one year programme with NISM, an institute established by SEBI, the market regulator. This specialized and integrated programme focuses on providing conceptual grounding, skill building and industry exposure.
The programme curriculum is aligned with the needs of the industry. The unique design of the programme focuses on providing a high degree of industry exposure, by academic and functional experts, from the BFSI sector. The Programme has the much-desired blend, wherein participants undergo the industry-linked internship at ICICI Group for a period of three-months during the one- year course duration.
PGCSM programme in Securities Markets will be conducted at the NISM campus at Navi Mumbai.
The duration of the programme is for one year. The Programme is designed with the view to provide the participants with the optimum blend of theory and practice. The course structure is as follows:
- Term 1/2/3 (9 months) - Classroom training (at NISM)
- Term 4 (3 months) - Internship at ICICI Group
Course Fees:
To pursue the Post Graduate Certificate in Securities Markets, the interested participants will have to invest ₹ 2.50 Lacs (subject to change) which the students have an option of either availing an education loan from ICICI Bank or of self-funding the course fee.
Participants also have option of hostel facility. For participants who wish to take hostel facility - will have to invest ₹ 2.88 Lacs (subject to change) which the students have an option of either availing an education loan from ICICI Bank or of self-funding the course fee.
The participants would have to pay for the refreshments and any other incidentals on actuals on a monthly basis to the Institute. Additionally a one-time amount of ₹ 2000/- is payable towards the NISM Alumni Association Fee.
If you are selected for the PGCSM programme you would be required to deposit ₹ 10,000/- towards admission security deposit along with submitting your acceptance to join. The procedure for this will be explained in your Invitation Letter. This amount will be refunded to you on completion of 90 days of the programme at the University. However, if you do not join the programme after confirmation or leave the programme within 90 days of joining, this amount will be forfeited.
Placement at ICICI Bank :
On successful completion of the course participants will be absorbed at ICICI Bank at a Manager Band I level (or in group companies at the equivalent grade).
The starting remuneration on Cost to Company basis for participants will be in the range of ₹ 12.5 lacs [per annum].
On successful completion of the PGCSM Programme, the participant will be required to work for ICICI Bank or its Group Companies for a minimum period of 3 years. If for any reason the participant chooses to leave the services of ICICI Bank within 3 years of joining, he /she will be required to reimburse ₹ 10 lacs, towards cost of education and stipends paid and the opportunity lost for the organization.
Age :
Participants should not exceed 30 years of age (as on July 1, 2017).
Educational Qualifications :
- Graduate in any discipline (minimum 55% in graduation).
- 12th and 10th - (minimum of 60%) [Additional - Should have studied mathematics at the intermediate level].
- Working professionals who are CAs / Engineers / Graduates in any discipline(s).
- Work Experience - Minimum of 3 years (Full time experience).
- Professional Experience - Preferable work experience in corporate finance, treasury or investment verticals in organizations.
Selection Process :
Participants will be shortlisted on merit and will be invited for the selection process.
Shortlisted participants will have to go through the below mentioned selection stages:
- Entrance test -The entrance test aims at measuring the aptitude of the participants through verbal ability, numerical ability and logical reasoning.
- Group discussion stage- Participants clearing the aptitude test will be invited for case based group discussion. The group discussions are mainly conducted to judge participants on their analytical thinking, approach adapted to business situations and the ability to break down complex problems to arrive at solutions.
- Psychometric Profiling / Personal Interview - Applicant clearing GD stage will be eligible for the Personal Interview Stage.
- Psychometric Profiling - This is a questionnaire based psychometric tool that indicates the typical or preferred behaviour of individuals in work settings. Participants are required to complete the profiler before they appear for the interview. This profiler gives us a better understanding of preferred behaviour of the participant and is not used for elimination of participants.
- Personal Interview - Shortlisted applicants will go through the personal interview round. This is the final step in the selection process.
