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.

About The Special District Group – Us

The Special District Group (SDG) is a team in Piper Sandler’s Public Finance practice that is dedicated to raising capital for public infrastructure for new development or redevelopment projects. We hold a dominant position in the market we serve and are actively growing into new markets that have demand for public infrastructure.

Our team leaders were amongst the pioneers of Special District financing and have been integral leaders in the sector for over 45 years. The SDG team is passionate about the quality of banking we bring to the market and the experience we offer our clients and partners. We are unwavering in our belief that our team’s shared success precedes the pursuit of individual aspirations. We have a deep commitment to high-touch communication and collaborative relationships, and we believe that our team’s expertise, creativity, and resilience are critical to our success. Learn more about the team here. 

About This Critical Role – The Job

We are currently looking for a 2027 Summer Associate intern to join the SDG banking team in Salt Lake City, UT. Our Associate internship program provides an opportunity for candidates to grow over the course of the summer by working in public finance investment banking. As part of an industry team, interns will contribute to live deals and projects.

Our Summer Associate internship program is a direct pipeline to full-time positions.

About The Ideal Candidates – You

• You thrive in a high-paced, high-performance environment.
• Enjoy working hard as part of a team
• You learn quickly, are curious and committed to your own growth and advancement.
• You characterize yourself as being intrinsically self-motivated, goal oriented and resilient.
• You exhibit confidence and courage, contributing to discussions, and embracing opportunities outside comfort zones.
• You can effectively communicate complex ideas to diverse audiences.
• You plan and organize your work effectively, meeting deadlines and informing stakeholders of project status.                     
• Proficient in use of digital software and technology, including databases, and MS Office suite.

Eligibility:

• Enrolled in a full-time MBA program in the fall of 2026
• Interest in a career in Public Finance
• Available for a summer internship in 2027
• 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. 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.

Piper Sandler is a leading investment bank, enabling growth and success for our clients through deep sector expertise, candid advice, and a differentiated, highly productive culture. With more than 1,700 employees across 60 offices world-wide, we offer our clients the scale needed to meet their capital needs with local support from experts in the field. Learn more about the firm 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 employees’ 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 salary for Utah-based individuals expressing interest in this position is $100,000 per year.