Analyze and evaluate the complete Trade Life Cycle in investment banking operations, from pre-trade activities to execution, confirmation, settlement, and reconciliation. Identify the roles of front, middle, and back office functions, and examine how OTC and exchange trades are processed within real-world financial markets.

By completing this course, learners will gain practical knowledge of trade processing workflows, risk controls, settlement mechanisms, and operational challenges such as failed trades and mismatches. The course enables learners to build job-ready skills relevant for roles in investment banking operations, trade support, and financial services. What makes this course unique is its end-to-end coverage of the trade life cycle combined with a strong operational focus, including OTC derivatives like interest rate swaps and real-world scenarios involving multiple market participants. Learners will not only understand concepts but also develop the ability to analyze trade flows and operational processes used in global financial institutions.