This entails the analysis of investment strategies, the choice of investment managers, and the evaluation of their performance. Corporate Finance professionals advise clients on methods of achieving their strategic objectives, and assist them in identifying alternative sources of capital. They also assist clients in developing innovative techniques to match the interests of users of capital with the interests of providers of capital. Financial strategies are structured and executed involving debt and equity offerings. Clients are located worldwide and range from major multinational corporations to emerging-growth and middle market companies in all industries to governments and governmental agencies.
Professionals work in one or more groups with a regional, industry or product focus.
Regional groups are made up of corporate finance generalists who serve clients in specified geographic areas around the world. In addition, specialized financial structuring advice is provided in such asset-related transactions as lease, supplier and project financings, master limited partnerships and joint ventures. Mergers and Acquisitions professionals advise clients worldwide in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, recapitalizations, leveraged buyouts and restructurings. Professionals work in close coordination with many other areas. Sales represents the investment banking firm to institutions and to individuals and families.