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.
Commercial Banking and Diversified Financial Services Commercial banking was once considered a separate specialty within finance, but this distinction is increasingly outmoded. Both in the U.S. and abroad, deregulation and financial innovation have allowed banks to engage in a broad array of financial services. What follows is a description of some specialties in this area and related finance courses. This area deals with the borrowing and investment needs of individuals. In addition to traditional marketing skills, this area requires a good understanding of credit risk and the entire field of investments.