Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS) was founded in 1965 and has since been known to stand strong for its exemplary alumni, distinguished faculty and talented students. The MSc. Finance course was founded on the special recommendation made by the Prime Minister s Office in the year 2013 to foster industry ready leaders. The course has grown tremendously as one of the top Finance Masters Programs in India under the astute guidance of the management board of Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS). The illustrious Board consists of Mr. Ajay Piramal (Chairman, Piramal Group, and Shriram Group), Mr. Uday Kotak (MD, Kotak Mahindra Bank), Ms. Chanda Kochhar (CEO, ICICI Bank), Mr. Noshir Kaka, (Director, McKinsey) and Mr. Niraj Bajaj (Director, Bajaj Auto Ltd). The confluence of the graciously awarded autonomy to the Institute and the discerning guidance of our esteemed Board has led JBIMS to chart an exciting path to global heights. Our proud alumni, now holding admirable positions in various investment banks, brokerage houses, private equity entities, banks, insurance companies, credit rating agencies, portfolio management services and venture capital entities, have testified that the course has not only provided a strong foundation to tackle the challenges of the financial world, but it also has given them an opportune platform to gain research and consultancy expertise with a qualification which is valued worldwide. A culmination of the able administration, the unique pedagogy of classroom knowledge supplemented by live projects and the calibre of the bright minds paved the way for a stellar Final & Summer Placement Season this academic year.
DR. CHANDRAHAUNS R. CHAVAN The Institute has always had a vision of developing a distinctive brand of leadership, well equipped with skills to address demanding challenges faced by the industry and the society. The esteemed alumni, faculty of the Institute are the supporting pillars for developing globally competitive curriculum and cutting-edge teaching methodology with a practice of student-centric education. With each placement season, MSc. finance continues to provide the best calibre of students, groomed by niche academic rigor and industry-relevant management acumen. MSc. Finance maintained its tryst with the regular recruiters who yet again showed immense faith in the capabilities of the students. Academic Year 2017-18 showed a stunning rise in the number of companies participating in the placement process. There was a substantial increase in the number of offers made by many companies, reflecting and reinstating the faith that the industry has placed upon the institute. I am confident that the students of JBIMS will continue to set new milestones with the inspiring support and trust of the alumni and notable faculties.
DR. ANIL PANDE It gives me immense pleasure to commend the MSc. Finance batches on the stellar Placement Season. Masters in Finance is a unique course offered by Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies for an increasingly complex and demanding corporate environment. The course exposes students to all the basic and advanced functional skills of Financial Management through core subjects. Discussions and Analysis of industry cases provide a real time picture of corporate affairs. The aspiration to go beyond the ordinary circumstances is the strength of the MSc. batch. Witnessing their continued success in Placements, I am certain that the students would prove invaluable to the organization through their enthusiasm and immense dedication.
B A t c h P r o f i l e 2 0 1 6-2 0 1 8 24+ Months 31% 13-24 Months 27% 1-12 Months 21% Fresher 21% Work Experience in Months Other 7% Commerce 17% Management 17% BFSI Manufacturing IT & IT Services Consulting Media Engineering 59% Other 27% 27% 24% 9% 4% 9% Education Background Work Experience Domain Market Research 8.08% Capital Market 12.12% Credit Research 4.04% Retail Broking 4.04% Digital Banking 4.04% Analytics 4.04% Rural Banking 12.12% Commercial Banking 4.04% Corporate Banking 4.04% Compliance 8.08% Investment Banking 4.04% Corporate Finance 12.12% Mutual Fund 15.15% Equity Research 12.12% Roles Offered During Internship
23 23 16.45 All figures are in Lakhs The batch diversity attracted companies from a variety of sectors, domains, and geographies who continued the trend of hiring Masters in Finance students for prestigious roles. The batch received PPOs/PPIs which was increased by 12.5% from the previous year. The year saw a stunning growth in the number of new companies participating in the Final Placement process. 31% of the batch was offered esteemed roles in Corporate Finance, followed by other prominent roles like Equity Research, Institutional Finance, Business Analyst, and many more. The highest package this year was of CTC 23 LPA, witnessing a growth of 7% from last year. The top 10% of the batch bagged a CTC of 23 LPA and the average package offered this year amounted to CTC 16.45 LPA.
B A t c h P r o f i l e 2 0 1 7-2 0 1 9 24+ Months 23% 13-24 Months 44% 1-12 Months 10% Fresher 23% Work Experience in Months Other 6% Commerce 10% Management 20% Engineering 64% Education Background IT & IT Services 43% BFSI 22% Manufacturing Other 21% 14% Work Experience Domain
2.4 2.4 1.16 All figures are in Lakhs The Internship process of the current batch re-established Masters in Finance s strong anchorage in the industry. The Internship drive witnessed a great response from the industry with a surge in the participation of various new companies, along with the trusted regular recruiters. Candidates were offered coveted roles in Equity Research, Market Research, Commercial Banking, Venture Capital, and many more. The highest stipend offered this year was of 2.4 L while the average stipend offered stood at 1.16 L.
This year s Final Placements and Internships saw a striking increase in the participation of desirous companies who, together with our faithful and supportive regular recruiters, demonstrated the growing demand for the specially designed Masters in Finance course, and the faith that the industry places on our candidates. This year was marked by presence of 33 prestigious companies out of which 18 were first time participants which continued the trend of offering various distinguished profiles to the students. Number of Companies Participated: 33 New Companies: 18 PPI / PPO : 9
The immense support of the college administration and the mentorship of discerning alumni, faculties, and industry-professionals, coupled with a sagaciously-designed curriculum, has enabled students to realise the industry-expectations, and has transformed them into dynamic business professionals leading to their vibrant success in the Final and Summer Placements. The invigorating faith that the institute and industry has placed on the students has played an indispensable role to achieve this feat. The Placement Seasons of the academic year 2017-18 have opened the gates to newer prospects and have set a benchmark for the successors to achieve new heights.