- Location
- New York, NY, United States of America
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Finance
- Education
- Master
- Source
- Workday
Description
Job Description:
At Piper Sandler, we connect capital with opportunity to build a better future.
We believe diverse teams with unique backgrounds, skills and experiences yield more innovative solutions. Our mission is to recruit, develop, retain and engage a diverse, high-performing team. Our business enables bright, committed people working in partnership within an environment that allows each person to achieve at a high level. We commit to encouraging and valuing inclusivity because every partner brings unique perspectives that help us better serve our clients.
Piper Sandler is currently seeking a 2027 Investment Banking Summer Analyst for our Financial Sponsors team in New York, NY. Candidates who will be graduating in December 2027 or May/June 2028 are encouraged to apply.
The Summer Analyst Program
Piper Sandler is currently seeking undergraduate students for our 2027 Investment Banking Summer Analyst Internship Program. Summer Analysts generally work 10 weeks within an industry or product group in Investment Banking and have the opportunity to learn financial modeling and basic analysis of companies and industries, as well as gain an understanding of the dynamics of the capital markets.
The Internship Program includes one week of formal training held near Piper Sandler’s Minneapolis, MN headquarters. Interns will also be invited to attend networking events during the program. Our Investment Banking internships are a direct pipeline to our full-time Analyst positions for the following year.
Piper Sandler’s Financial Sponsors Group
The Piper Sandler Financial Sponsors group manages the firm’s relationships with private equity firms and family offices and their portfolio companies. Our experienced team of coverage officers coordinate investment banking activity across industry and product groups, delivering all the firm’s resources to our clients and institutionalizing these important relationships. This is an extremely exciting opportunity in a rapidly growing, global team within Piper.
We offer a very clear and distinct value proposition to our private equity clients centered on these core attributes:
- Consistent high-quality deal flow for new platform investments and portfolio company add-ons
- Executive introductions
- Strategic focus on portfolio company value creation throughout the investment period and value maximization upon exit
- Unequivocal focus on the middle market and an unwavering commitment to provide the highest quality, unbiased advice to each of our clients
The Investment Banking Financial Sponsors Summer Analyst will support a global team of 15 in New York. Summer Analyst responsibilities include the following:
- Work with both junior and senior industry and product bankers across the firm on business development initiatives and provide transaction support
- Generate presentation materials
- Conduct industry, market, and company-specific research
- Assist the team with key industry and marketing events
- Additional duties and projects
Our environment is collaborative, demanding, fast-paced and entrepreneurial. Our clients are extraordinarily dynamic, and our people have what it takes to excel. Top summer analysts are invited to join the platform full-time. Direct promotion to the Associate level is available for strong performers without an MBA.
What we Look For
Piper Sandler seeks dedicated and motivated individuals possessing demonstrated academic achievement (generally, a GPA above 3.5) as well as leadership, organizational and teamwork skills. The ability to create innovative solutions, articulate complex ideas and adapt to a rapidly changing environment is essential. Analysts must be able to work well under pressure and manage multiple projects. The most successful analysts have a demonstrated track record of success.
Additional Qualifications and Requirements:
- Anticipated graduation date from an undergraduate institution of December 2027 or May/June 2028
- Seeking a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or another business-related field
- Excellent time management, written, communication and presentation skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under strict deadlines
- Candidates are expected to be proficient in Excel and PowerPoint. Additional experience with VBA, Python, PowerBI, and data analysis are a plus
- Team player with superior work ethic
- A desire to learn the investment banking and private equity business, and uncompromising attention to detail
- You must be work authorized in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to F-1 (student) visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full-time basis
As a leading investment bank, we enable growth and success for our clients through deep sector expertise, candid advice and a differentiated, highly productive culture.
Our investment banking clients have access to unparalleled guidance through our deep product and sector expertise and ready access to global capital. We take pride in providing our clients with thoughtful advice and diligent execution, no matter the economic environment. Our investment banking group partners with corporate clients and financial sponsors to provide advisory and financing services related to mergers and acquisitions, equity and debt capital markets, private placements, restructuring and corporate & venture services. We offer in-depth knowledge and industry relationships in our core sectors of chemicals, consumer, diversified industrials & services, energy & power, financial services, healthcare and technology. Learn more about our investment banking team here.
Piper Sandler values a strong culture dedicated to the emotional and physical well-being of our employees. Learn more about our commitment to our employee’s health and well-being. Learn more about our benefits program and how we are here for our employees and their families today, tomorrow, and beyond.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, marital status, status as a protected veteran or status with regard to public assistance.
The anticipated starting salary for New York City-based individuals expressing interest in this position is based off an annualized salary of $110,000 per year.