Investment Banking Associate – Consumer

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 an Investment Banking Associate to join our Consumer team in our Charlotte, NC or San Francisco, CA offices.  This individual will serve as a generalist with potential exposure to our various consumer verticals.  Read more about our verticals within Consumer Investment Banking here.  

Our associate position offers a unique opportunity for professionals seeking to play a meaningful role in our continued growth while gaining significant experience in M&A, debt, equity and equity-linked transactions. The associate will prepare valuations, write memorandums for company sale assignments and private placements, prepare M&A analyses, and participate in due diligence and drafting sessions for public offerings. The associate is responsible for structuring and executing transactions, and typically functions as a backup for relationships with important clients, is generally the key contact for some clients, and begins to assume some important new business responsibilities.

Attracting high-achieving professionals is a key element of our success. We are focused candidates with genuine potential and interest for advancement within our firm. A successful candidate will possess the following characteristics:

• 2+ years of Investment Banking experience and prior work experience involving financial analysis or transaction execution

• Degree in finance, business, management plus other related degrees

• Exceptional work ethic and a high level of enthusiasm, initiative, and leadership potential

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to develop trust with clients and internal partners

• Strong knowledge of accounting and financial modeling

• Motivated, team player with an interest and ability to learn in an energetic and challenging environment

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 $135,000 - $175,000 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.

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