Comments on: What Do Investment Bankers Do?

By: M&I - Brian

M&I - Brian — Wed, 08 Feb 2017 20:22:48 +0000

In reply to Rich. Thanks for reading! I am not sure about the normal commission split offhand, so I hesitate to comment on that. But if you're bringing in the deals and clients, you should be receiving at least 50%.

By: Rich

Rich — Wed, 08 Feb 2017 19:59:11 +0000

Absolutely superb article – the Ari Gold and Entourage analogy is perfect. I do have a question and would greatly appreciate your input. I’ve been doing mid-market M & A for many years through my own firm. I’ve been recruited to bring my book of business, contacts, etc to run a small investment banking venture. What is the common commission split in the industry – meaning, how much does the individual banker give to the house? On a $1.0 commission, what percentage should go to the company and what to the individual?

By: Danny Hartnett

Danny Hartnett — Wed, 04 Mar 2015 05:08:03 +0000

Best Explanation Ever ! I actually really understand it from your use of Entourage. Kinda like in the movie “Road Trip” where Rubin explains to Ancient Greek History Josh by using WWF wrestling as a point to relate too.

By: M&I - Nicole

M&I - Nicole — Fri, 28 Feb 2014 02:11:22 +0000

In reply to Matt.

I’d say analytical and valuation skills https://mergersandinquisitions.com/associate-portfolio-manager-jobs/

By: Matt

Matt — Wed, 26 Feb 2014 06:36:42 +0000

Great Entourage analogy. However, I am more concerned on what skills I will need during a summer analyst role. More specifically, I am concerned about a summer analyst position in portfolio management for an investment bank.

By: M&I - Nicole

M&I - Nicole — Fri, 10 Jan 2014 06:13:11 +0000

In reply to Kahel.

IB is an umbrella which consists of IPOs, M&As, private placements, levfin, etc. You’re more likely to be dealing with corporate clients (management of companies) versus investors (public markets).

Trading is also part of an investment bank, but it wouldn’t necessarily be IB because it is more markets related. It is still a front office role, though not really considered the traditional bread and butter of IB.

By: Kahel

Kahel — Fri, 10 Jan 2014 00:43:22 +0000

In reply to M&I – Nicole.

Hi,

There’s something I don’t get about Investment Banking. The line between what’s part of IB and what’s not is kind of fuzzy, and according to different sources, activities included differ.
For example, I first understood that IB mostly dealt with M&A and IPOs, LBOs were part of leverage finance, Trading was almost completely something else, and VC/PE were also different (for they’re considered to be “exit” ops). However, other sources assume that all M&A, PE/VC, IPOs, LBOs, … (mostly everything on this website) and even trading/stockbroking are part of investment banking.

So I wonder whether IB is defined by wide concepts such as underwriting, or enlists only specific activities like M&A and IPOs.
Or are there just different “scales” for using the term IB (wide and precise)?
What should one expect to deal with?

I’ll be grateful if you’re able to draw the line shortly and simply, but feel free to redirect me to any source that you think is relevant.

Thanks a lot!
Best wishes and happy new year ;)

By: M&I - Brian

M&I - Brian — Fri, 30 Aug 2013 06:16:30 +0000

In reply to Justin.

Haha… imitation, flattery…

By: M&I - Brian

M&I - Brian — Fri, 30 Aug 2013 06:16:04 +0000

In reply to Mike.

See: https://mergersandinquisitions.com/private-company-ma/

By: Joshua

Joshua — Thu, 29 Aug 2013 18:50:22 +0000

In reply to M&I - Nicole. incredibly helpful. thanks