Investment banking is concerned with aiding corporations, governments and investors with large and complex financial transactions. It is a demanding profession that requires a top-tier education in finance and a great deal of analytical, critical thinking and mathematical skills.
An investment banker is a highly trained professional who provides a range of financial services to companies, governments and investors. They help companies get business loans, issue stocks and bonds, set prices for securities, raise stock capital, allocate resources, negotiate mergers and manage investments. They are the link between private or public companies and investors. They would offer financial advice and consultation on what kinds of securities, like stocks and bonds, to issue, when and how to issue them and what price to set for each security.