investment banker

Investment Banker

A person representing a financial institution that is in the business of raising capital for corporations and municipalities.

Investopedia Commentary

An investment banker may not accept deposits or make commercial loans. Investment bankers are the people who do the grunt work for IPOs and bond issues.

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See also: Commercial Bank, Investment Bank, IPO, Killer Bees

investment banker

A firm that functions as an intermediary between organizations that need additional funds and individuals and organizations having surplus funds to invest. An investment banker, an expert in the financial markets, sells its expertise to organizations wishing to raise funds. See also primary distribution, standby underwriting.