1. a badge of one or more V-shaped stripes worn on the sleeve by noncommissioned officers to indicate rank, length of service, etc. 2. an ornament in this form, as on a molding. 3. Also called chevâ²ron weave`. herringbone (def. 2a). 4. Heraldry. an ordinary in the form of an inverted V. [1300â50; Middle English cheveroun < Old French: rafter, chevron < Vulgar Latin *capriÅn-, s. of *capriÅ, derivative of Latin caper goat]
An investment banker is typically a line job in the investment banking division. A financial engineer is typically a staff job in the sales & trading, or financial strategies, division. They provide valuable supporting input, but are typically not in charge.
In essence, investment banks are a bridge between large enterprises and the investor. Their main roles are to advise businesses and governments on how to meet their financial challenges and to help them procure financing, whether it be from stock offerings, bond issues or derivative products.Role as an advisor.Deciding how to raise capital is a major decision for any company or government. In most cases, they lean on an investment bank â either a large Wall Street firm or a âboutiqueâ banker â for guidance.nderwriting stocks and bonds. If an entity decides to raise funds through an equity or debt offering, one or more investment banks will also underwrite the securities. This means the institution buys a certain number of shares â or bonds â at a predetermined price and re-sells them through an exchange.