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Accounting Associate roles at Piper Sandler sit at the intersection of financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and investment banking operations. Piper Sandler has a track record of sponsoring H-1B visas for this function, making it a realistic target for international candidates with the right credentials.
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Job Description:
At Piper Sandler, we connect capital with opportunity to build a better future. Founded in 1895, we are a leading global investment banking enabling growth and success for our clients through deep sector expertise, candid advice and a differentiated, highly productive culture.
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.
We are currently looking for an experienced Associate to join the top-ranked Insurance Investment Banking Group’s team of 33 professionals based in New York City.
The Insurance Investment Banking Group is an industry powerhouse. We provide sophisticated and highly differentiated financial advisory and capital raising services to insurance services firms (distributions, claims and other services) and insurance underwriters. Our clients also include some of the largest and most sophisticated financial sponsors, pension funds and sovereign wealth funds. We are a trusted advisor to our clients, assisting them in developing and accessing alternatives to meet their strategic objectives.
Our Associates are a vital part of the Insurance Investment Banking Group, playing an important role in building our client relationships and executing transactions. The Group’s market-leading deal flow will provide the Associate immediate opportunity to take part in structuring and executing a variety of mergers and acquisitions, capital raising transactions, and other strategic advisory projects. Our Associates work closely with senior bankers to expand their investment banking skillset while making a real impact on our clients’ businesses. We are seeking a highly motivated candidate to join our team in New York City.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree and 3-5 years of prior investment banking or private equity experience
- Insurance or related industry experience preferred, but not required
- Experience with buy-side and sell-side M&A, equity and debt financing transactions
- Excellent financial modeling skills and experience preparing industry and client presentations
- Experience with due diligence and transaction execution processes
- Excellent analytical, verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a deal team in a fast-paced environment
- Extremely detail-oriented and organized with the ability to multi-task
- Strong work ethic, motivation level, leadership qualities and desire to take initiative
- Ability to interact with a wide range of constituents and serve as a point of contact on deal teams
- Long-term interest in investment banking
Our 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.
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.
LOCATION:
New York City
COMPENSATION:
- Salary Range: $175,000 - $225,000 per year
Placement within this range is dependent upon level of experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for annual incentive compensation which will be a part of the total compensation. Total compensation for this position will be competitive with the market.
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Job Description:
At Piper Sandler, we connect capital with opportunity to build a better future. Founded in 1895, we are a leading global investment banking enabling growth and success for our clients through deep sector expertise, candid advice and a differentiated, highly productive culture.
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.
We are currently looking for an experienced Associate to join the top-ranked Insurance Investment Banking Group’s team of 33 professionals based in New York City.
The Insurance Investment Banking Group is an industry powerhouse. We provide sophisticated and highly differentiated financial advisory and capital raising services to insurance services firms (distributions, claims and other services) and insurance underwriters. Our clients also include some of the largest and most sophisticated financial sponsors, pension funds and sovereign wealth funds. We are a trusted advisor to our clients, assisting them in developing and accessing alternatives to meet their strategic objectives.
Our Associates are a vital part of the Insurance Investment Banking Group, playing an important role in building our client relationships and executing transactions. The Group’s market-leading deal flow will provide the Associate immediate opportunity to take part in structuring and executing a variety of mergers and acquisitions, capital raising transactions, and other strategic advisory projects. Our Associates work closely with senior bankers to expand their investment banking skillset while making a real impact on our clients’ businesses. We are seeking a highly motivated candidate to join our team in New York City.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree and 3-5 years of prior investment banking or private equity experience
- Insurance or related industry experience preferred, but not required
- Experience with buy-side and sell-side M&A, equity and debt financing transactions
- Excellent financial modeling skills and experience preparing industry and client presentations
- Experience with due diligence and transaction execution processes
- Excellent analytical, verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a deal team in a fast-paced environment
- Extremely detail-oriented and organized with the ability to multi-task
- Strong work ethic, motivation level, leadership qualities and desire to take initiative
- Ability to interact with a wide range of constituents and serve as a point of contact on deal teams
- Long-term interest in investment banking
Our 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.
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.
LOCATION:
New York City
COMPENSATION:
- Salary Range: $175,000 - $225,000 per year
Placement within this range is dependent upon level of experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for annual incentive compensation which will be a part of the total compensation. Total compensation for this position will be competitive with the market.
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Earn credentials that signal technical readiness
A CPA license or active CPA candidacy carries real weight at investment banking firms like Piper Sandler. Hiring managers for Accounting Associate roles expect fluency in fund accounting, regulatory reporting, or financial controls, not just general bookkeeping experience.
Target Piper Sandler's campus recruiting cycle early
Piper Sandler runs structured analyst and associate recruiting that typically kicks off in fall. Missing this window often means waiting a full cycle. Identify the specific teams, such as corporate finance or equity capital markets, where accounting support roles concentrate.
Clarify sponsorship willingness before final rounds
Ask your recruiter directly whether the specific Accounting Associate headcount is approved for H-1B sponsorship. At mid-size investment banks, sponsorship decisions sometimes sit at the business unit level, not just HR, so getting confirmation early prevents surprises at offer stage.
Align your offer timing with the H-1B cap window
H-1B registration opens each March for an October 1 start. If you receive an offer outside that window, work with Piper Sandler's immigration counsel to confirm whether a cap-exempt filing or a different status bridges the gap until your H-1B start date.
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Filter by Piper Sandler and visa sponsorship type on Migrate Mate to surface active Accounting Associate postings confirmed for H-1B sponsorship, saving time you would otherwise spend manually cross-referencing job boards with DOL disclosure data.
Prepare your LCA paperwork documentation proactively
Once you accept an offer, your employer files a Labor Condition Application with DOL before USCIS sees anything. Having your educational transcripts, degree equivalency evaluations, and employment verification letters ready speeds this stage significantly at firms managing multiple filings.
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Does Piper Sandler sponsor H-1B visas for Accounting Associates?
Yes, Piper Sandler sponsors H-1B visas for Accounting Associate roles. The H-1B is the primary pathway for international candidates in this function because accounting qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. Sponsorship decisions are made on a per-role basis, so confirming with your recruiter during the offer process is essential.
Which visa types are commonly used for Accounting Associate roles at Piper Sandler?
The H-1B is the standard visa for Accounting Associate positions at investment banking firms like Piper Sandler. Candidates already on OPT or STEM OPT can begin working before the H-1B takes effect, which helps bridge the gap between graduation and the October 1 cap start date. The H-1B1 is not available for most nationalities, and O-1 classification is rarely applicable to accounting roles.
What qualifications and experience does Piper Sandler expect for Accounting Associate roles?
Piper Sandler typically expects a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field, with CPA candidacy viewed favorably. Experience in financial reporting, regulatory filings, or fund accounting is more relevant than general bookkeeping. Familiarity with investment banking workflows, such as deal-related accounting or equity capital markets support, strengthens your candidacy meaningfully above the baseline.
How do I apply for Accounting Associate jobs at Piper Sandler?
You can find and apply for Accounting Associate openings at Piper Sandler through Migrate Mate, which surfaces verified postings confirmed for H-1B sponsorship so you are not applying blind. Applications typically go through Piper Sandler's careers portal. Roles often fill through campus recruiting cycles in fall, so applying early in that window gives you the strongest shot at structured consideration.
How do I plan my timeline around Piper Sandler's H-1B sponsorship process?
USCIS opens H-1B registration each March for an October 1 start date, so your offer ideally arrives by early spring to allow time for registration and petition filing. If you are on OPT, your employer can file before your OPT expires and you can continue working under the cap-gap rule while waiting. Coordinating your start date with Piper Sandler's immigration counsel early avoids gaps in work authorization.
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