financier

noun

fi·​nan·​cier ˌfi-nən-ˈsir 

fə-ˌnan-,

ˌfī-

1

: one who specializes in raising and expending public moneys

2

: one who deals with finance and investment on a large scale

Examples of financier in a Sentence

A group of powerful financiers bought out the company.

Recent Examples on the Web

Deutsche Bank’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein Documents obtained by Fortune reveal that Deutsche Bank opened more than 40 accounts for disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein and processed millions of dollars in allegedly suspicious transactions, even as allegations against him persisted. —Diane Brady, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025

In addition to distributing, Sony Pictures is the financier of the projects. —Matt Grobar, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025

Set in 1930s New York during the Great Depression, the production stars Ben Daniels as international financier Gregor Antonescu and Laurie Kynaston as his estranged son Basil Anthony. —Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Oct. 2025

The Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal from Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell, leaving in place her conviction and 20-year prison sentence for trafficking underage girls in a scheme with the late financier. —Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 6 Oct. 2025

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French, going back to Middle French, "person who manages monetary affairs," from finance "money, resource" + -ier -ier — more at finance entry 1

First Known Use

1601, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for financier

• auctioneer
• bandelier
• belvedere
• bombardier
• brigadier
• buccaneer
• cavalier
• chandelier
• chanticleer
• chevalier
• commandeer
• disappear

Kids Definition

financier

noun

fin·​an·​cier

ˌfin-ən-ˈsi(ə)r,

fə-ˌnan-,

ˌfī-nan-

: a person who specializes in finance and especially in the financing of businesses

Legal Definition

financier

noun

fi·​nan·​cier

1

: one who specializes in raising and expending public moneys

2

: one who deals with finance and investment on a large scale