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.
So what does an investment bank actually do? Several things, actually. Below we break down each of the major functions of the investment bank, and provide a brief review of the changes that have shaped the investment banking industry through the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis. Click on each section to learn more.