Investment Banking Jobs in Minnesota

Job Description:

At Piper Sandler, we connect capital with opportunity to build a better future.

We believe that diverse teams with unique backgrounds, skills and experiences yield more innovative solutions. This is reflected in our commitment to engage, hire, and retain bright, committed people to work in partnership within an inclusive environment that allows each person to achieve personal success and add value to our teams and communities.

We are currently looking for a first year Analyst to join our Equity Private Placements team in the Minneapolis, MN office. Piper Sandler’s Equity Private Placements team is one of the longest tenured private placement groups on Wall Street. We leverage the experience and market knowledge gained across all Piper Sandler focus industries to tailor effective and efficient fundraising processes for each of our clients. The Analyst can expect to receive immediate exposure to a variety of transactions, such as, but not limited to, late-stage growth, minority recap, acquisition capital, and strategic financings.

The Analyst will help support the team’s effort in sourcing a variety of private capital, ranging from common equity to preferred equity to structured capital, and from a broad array of reputable institutional investors.

On a day-to-day basis our Analysts:

• Provide critical support during all phases of transaction execution

• Assist in developing operating financial models and valuation analyses

• Build extensive pro forma cap table and waterfall analyses

• Coordinate transaction due diligence

• Conduct various research specific to industry, company, and growth / structured equity

• Interface directly with senior bankers, clients, and investors

• Develop a versatile skillset that will serve as a strong foundation for achieving career goals

A successful candidate will possess the following characteristics:

• Prior experience in investment banking or a related financial field preferred; recent graduates with relevant internships or coursework will also be considered.

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, economics, or other related degrees required

• Strong work ethic, with an ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task, and learn quickly

• Detail-oriented and analytical mindset

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Previous experience with financial modeling or formal training

• Positive attitude with a desire to work with and contribute to the culture of a close-knit team

• U.S. work eligibility is required. Candidates must be work authorized in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future. For this role, we 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, services & industrials, 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, well-being, our benefits program and how we are here for our employees and their families today, tomorrow and beyond here.

The anticipated starting salary range for individuals expressing interest in this position is $110,000 per year. Placement within this range is dependent upon level of experience, location and other factors. This position is 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.

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.