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Michael’s Answer

An Investment Banker primarily works to raise money for companies by helping them issue either equity (stock) or debt (bonds). Businesses use equity (stock) to raise money by allowing outside investors to buy and own a piece of the company. They use debt (bonds) by borrowing money from outside investors, and the company promises to repay at a later date for a fee.

Companies can be very complex and their needs are very unique, so the Investment Banker and their team are usually specialized in one industry - automotive, medical, tech, finance etc. They also help companies go from privately-owned to publicly-owned, meaning that investors can buy and sell their stock on a stock exchange.

Investment Bankers also advise companies when one business wants to buy another, or two businesses want to combine to become one, this side of the business is referred to as 'Mergers & Acquisitions'.
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Lori’s Answer

Investment Bankers also act as brokers who work on behalf of a company to assist in finding a counterparty for a purchase or sale. They then facilitate the process to vet potential counterparties, conduct the due diligence and coordinate the financial aspects of the transaction.
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Jana’s Answer

Investment Bankers provide financial services to individuals. They also raise money for companies by issuing financial instruments such as securities and bonds. This money is then used by companies to expand and grow their business.
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Simon’s Answer

Investment bankers help companies with M&A, equity financing and debt financing.

Some daily tasks of investment bankers:
- prepare marketing materials including pitchbooks, RFPs, company profiles, teasers, etc.
- prepare transaction documents such as teasers and information memorandums, set up virtual data room, update information request list, etc.
- build up financial models and conduct valuation analysis
- coordinate various parties including buyers and sellers, issuers, lawyers, regulators in a transaction
- when you get more senior, you may also go to pitch clients on strategic ideas for their businesses

Hope the above helps.
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Mike’s Answer

Investment Banker's primary job is to work with organizations(companies, schools, towns, hospitals, etc) and help them with everything from their investment philosophy for the organizations assets as well as credit, lending and banking services. When a company 'goes public' and then begins to trade on an exchange, an investment banker or group of investment bankers will be heavily involved. Investment Banking can be a very financially rewarding career(yes, you may get rich!) but is highly competitive and requires extremely long hours, especially in the beginning of a career.
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