Structuring and Trading roles in investment bank: clarifications

My understanding of structuring and trading roles at investment bank are as follow:

Structuring: Discuss with clients and understand their needs. According to their needs, come out with (structure) bespoked products(eg , spread, combinations) for hedging purposes.

Trading: Mostly: market making: quote buy and ask for financial products to the clients. May also take position according to the market views

Sales: Pitch investment ideas to the clients.

Anyone can add on the job scopes/correct me if I am wrong? Are the above roles described correctly?

Thank you.

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