Job Description:

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

We enable growth and success of our clients through deep sector expertise, candid advice and a differentiated, highly productive culture.  Our mission is to recruit, develop, and retain high-performing people that are bright, committed, and who work in partnership with others to achieve at a high level.

About our Public Finance Group

We are a national public finance investment banking franchise with a diversified business focused on middle market issuers and specialty sector expertise.  Our core business is partnering with not for profits, private developers, and state and local governments to raise capital for infrastructure projects through the issuance of tax exempt and taxable bonds.  We finance a broad spectrum of projects across our regional footprint and our specialty sector coverage. We emphasize a "mentorship" culture where junior bankers get direct exposure to senior bankers and clients early on. Our employees are able to transition to more senior roles in the firm, corporate finance, or graduate school (MBA/MPP). Learn more about our public finance team here.

We are currently looking for a Public Finance Investment Banking Analyst to join the public finance Healthcare team in Columbus, Ohio. 

About the Role

Our analyst position offers a unique opportunity for ambitious professionals seeking to play a meaningful role in connecting capital with opportunity to finance projects for not-for-profits, governments, and developers who are engaged in building the country's infrastructure.  Analysts prepare bond sizing cash flows and debt profiles to analyze and structure debt, presentations, proposals, and a variety of ad hoc collateral material.   Analysts should be prepared for direct interaction with senior bankers and clients in a highly competitive, rewarding, team-oriented environment to execute successful financings.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: B.S. or B.A. required. Preferred majors include Business, Economics, Mathematics, Political Science, Engineering, or Public Administration.
• Experience: 0–3 years of related experience (banking, accounting, or government finance) is a plus, but will actively consider upcoming or recent graduates.
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word is critical. Excellent analytical and financial modeling skills is a "must." 
• Soft Skills: Strong interest in public finance/public sector work, excellent written/verbal communication, and the ability to manage multiple projects under pressure
  • Ability to demonstrate high achievement, particularly in a team setting
  • Operates consistently with the highest degree of integrity and accountability
  • Quickly builds trust across multiple constituencies
  • Well organized, attention to detail and able to manage multiple projects under pressure
  • Strong communication and professional presence with clients required
  • Successful candidates will be enthusiastic, highly self- motivated, and go the extra mile in terms of effort and hours when needed

Key Responsibilities

• Quantitative Modeling: Develop financial models to structure and optimize debt transactions (e.g., calculating debt service, sizing bond issues).
• Credit Analysis: Research and analyze client debt loads, local economic conditions, and financial strengths to help determine creditworthiness.
• Transaction Execution: Assist in all steps of the bond issuance process, from drafting responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to preparing closing documents.
• Marketing & Pitching: Prepare presentation materials for financing proposals, new business development, and bond rating agencies
• Documentation: Draft disclosure documents for bond sales and coordinate transaction details with clients and legal teams

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 $80,000 - $100,000 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 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.

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