Become a Commercial Banker & Credit Analyst

Open doors to a career in commercial banking. Master the essential skills of credit analytics through real case studies and a rigorous credit underwriting process.

⏰ Start on August 14 | 12-Week online Live Sessions

💰 $0 (pay after you get hired) or $998 for now

Limited Time: 2-Week Free Trial from Aug 14th

Unlock a Rewarding Career in Commercial Banking

Average salary: $75,000 - $150,000

Job titles you can target: Commercial Banking Analyst, Commercial Banking Relationship Manager, Financing Specialist, Risk & Adjudicator, Credit Risk Analyst

Major Employers: Banks, Investment Bankings, etc.

Difficulty to start: Medium

Job demand YoY growth: 13% (rapid growth)

As a commercial banker, you would help businesses:

  • manage their finances,

  • offer loans for expansion,

  • provide cash management solutions to optimize their operations.

This field is ideal for those who enjoy working with financial data, solving complex problems, and building relationships with clients to support their financial growth.

What you will work on in 12 weeks:

Attend live sessions, learn skills that are 100% transferrable to work. Stand out in the job market and nail interviews with real case studies.

  • Domain knowledge: Financial Statement Analysis (FSA), Accounting Basics, Cash Flow Lending

  • Analytical Skills: Credit Analysis, Loan Structure, Collateral Structure

  • Tools: Financial Modelling, Moody’s Analytics, Visualization

    • Introduction to Accounting Basics

    • Introduction to cash flow lending

    • introduction to financial ratios

    • Introduction to business legal structure and governance

    • Introduction to market and competitiveness

    • Introduction to management quality and business strategies

    • Introduction to access to capital

    • Introduction financial spreading

    • Interpreting financial ratios

    • stress testing

    • financial modelling and forecast

    • Introduction to Credit Facilities

    • Introduction to Collateral and Financial Reporting

    • Introduction to Financial Covenants

    • Business Case Discovery for Deep Understanding

    • Focus on Supplier Quality and Payment Terms

    • Value Addition in Manufacturing and Distribution Companies

    • Application of Previous Learnings to Assess Business Credit Risk

    • Understanding Company's Cash Flow Cycle

    • Working Capital Financing

    • Application of Previous Learnings to Structure

    • Case Presentation

    • Business case discovery to gain deep understanding of the case

    • Focus on gross margins and profitability and understand year of year changes

    • Retail company life cycles and leasehold improvements

    • Application of the learnings from the previous weeks and assess business credit risk

    • Equipment and Intangible Financing

    • Application of Previous Learnings to Structure Credit Facilities

    • Case Presentation

    • Business Case Discovery for Deep Understanding

    • Understanding Customer Quality and Concentration Risks

    • Management Capabilities

    • Application of Previous Learnings to Assess Business Credit Risk

    • Understanding Historical Financial Performance for Forecast Projections

    • Real Estate, Equipment, and Working Capital Financing

    • Application of Previous Learnings to Structure Credit Facilities

    • Case Presentation

Limited Time: 2-Week Free Trial from Aug 14th

Work with the mentor

Lead Mentor: Eric Jia

Associate Director, Commercial banking @ Leading Canadian Bank

"Commercial banking hiring managers often use case studies to assess a candidate's expertise. This training program equips you to excel in these presentations, showcasing your true value to employers."

How the program help you land a job

Add Relevant Experience to Your Resume

  • Build a competitive advantage starting from the resume stage.

  • Showcase to the hiring managers and employers your expertise and case study experiences in Commercial Banking & Credit Analytics.

Crack The Case Study Interviews

  • During the program, you will analyze 4X real-world case studies in 3x industries with the mentors.

  • Crack the most important interview round to land a job in commercial banking.

Network With Commercial Banking Professionals

  • Brave will proactively promote your profile to employers, and unlock job interviews and offers.

  • Access to Offline & Online Networking Events. Build personal connections with Hiring Managers.

Top performers get job referrals from

Enroll for Free, Choose Payment Plan After

Pay via Income Share

5% of 1st-Year Salary

$0 before you land a job

✓ Full live sessions with the project lead

✓ Full recordings, unlimited access

✓ Access to Discussion Groups for Q&A

✓ Access to Case Study interview questions

✓ Access to behavioural interview questions

✓ Access to the private community with 700+ professionals

✓ Networking support

✓ Pay Only After You Find a Job

✓ Twelve monthly installments

How it works

Pay Upfront

$998.00 USD

2-week free trial from Aug 14th

✓ Full live sessions with the project lead

✓ Full recordings, unlimited access

✓ Access to Discussion Groups for Q&A

✓ Access to Case Study interview questions

✓ Access to behavioural interview questions

✓ Access to the private community with 700+ professionals

✓ Two monthly installments

FAQ

  • Unlike the other online courses or capstone projects, everything you learn and do will be directly transferable to a real workplace. Our programs are all designed and approved by industry professionals and hiring managers, they understand what can make you a great candidate in the job market.

    In addition, for top performers, we also sponsor a freelancer Work Experience added to your resume. We all understand how important it is to land a job.

  • In order to become one of the top performers, you will need to complete the program with high quality. Also, the mentors will put forward challenges. You will need to complete the challenge, record a video of how you tackle them, and submit for review. Our professional committee will determine the top performer list.

  • An industry-level experience designed to equip you with skills that are directly transferable to the workspace

    Top performers will get 3 guaranteed job referrals from top financial companies and banks.

    Top performers will be able to add Freelancer Work Experience to their resume, Brave Career sponsors all types of reference check

    Join our talent program, where we will proactively promote your profile to hiring managers and employers.

  • Attend weekly online sessions with the mentors to learn everything you need to complete the program (most likely during weekday evenings)

    Dedicate 5-10 hours per week to complete the challenges.

    Discuss with peers and the mentors within the project discussion group

    Submit your final work for review

  • The goal of the project module is to up-skill and enhance profiles. It’s the prerequisite for landing a good offer. The career module aims to prepare for interviews and landing offers, which can not happen without solid project experiences.

  • Yes, our career mentees enjoy a 20% off for most of the projects we offer.

  • Yes, you will get a discounted price on the program and can skip the assessment step.

  • The total cost of the programs will depend on the scope and length, anywhere between USD 400-1200.

    We understand it is a significant investment. But out of the investment, 93% of project alumni have already landed a job in a related field, with an average salary above $75k.

    To support your career growth, we provide 15% off for anyone without a full-time job.

    If you are selected as one of the top performers, we are also more than happy to refund you $1-300 as a reward.