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Guest Lecture: Building a Successful Career in Investment Banking

🎤 Mr. Rajat Malhotra, Vice President – Investment Banking, HDFC Bank
📅 30 Apr 2026 🕐 02:00 PM ⏱️ 60 min
We are delighted to host Mr. Rajat Malhotra, Vice President at HDFC Bank’s Investment Banking division, for an exclusive session with the students of MBA (Finance & Accounting), University of Lucknow. With over 15 years of experience in corporate finance, M&A advisory, and capital markets, Mr. Malhotra will share valuable insights into the world of investment banking and guide students on how to build a rewarding career in this highly competitive domain.

What You Will Learn:

– Overview of the investment banking industry in India and globally – Day-in-the-life of an Investment Banking Analyst – Key skills recruiters look for — technical and behavioral – How to crack IB interviews at top firms (Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, HDFC, ICICI Securities) – Building a strong CV and LinkedIn profile for finance roles – Understanding deal lifecycle — from pitch to close – Q&A session with the speaker Who Should Attend: This session is highly recommended for all MBA (F&A) students, especially those in Semester 3 and 4 who are actively preparing for placements in Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector.

About the Speaker:

Mr. Rajat Malhotra is currently leading the Mid-Market M&A practice at HDFC Bank. An alumnus of IIM Bangalore, he has advised on deals worth over USD 2 billion across sectors including technology, healthcare, and consumer goods. Before joining HDFC Bank, he worked with Morgan Stanley and Kotak Investment Banking.

Important Instructions:

– Please join the meeting 5 minutes before the scheduled time – Keep your microphone muted unless asking a question – Use the chat box for questions during the presentation – A recording of the session will be made available on this page after the meeting – Attendance will be marked — please join with your full name and roll number We look forward to an engaging and insightful session. See you all there! — Placement Cell, MBA (F&A), University of Lucknow