Campus Recruiting – 2027 Investment Banking Summer Analyst – Private Funds Group

Piper Sandler • New York, NY

2d • $110,000

About The Position

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. The Summer Analyst Program Piper Sandler is currently seeking undergraduate students for our 2027 Investment Banking Summer Analyst Internship Program. Summer Analysts generally work 10 weeks within an industry or product group in Investment Banking and have the opportunity to learn financial modeling and basic analysis of companies and industries, as well as gain an understanding of the dynamics of the capital markets. The Internship Program includes one week of formal training held near Piper Sandler’s Minneapolis, MN headquarters. Interns will also have the opportunity to attend networking events during the program. Our Investment Banking internships are a direct pipeline to our full time Analyst positions for the following year. Our Private Funds Group currently seeking 2027 Summer Analysts in our New York, NY office. The Private Funds Group is an integral team within Aviditi Advisors. In August 2024, it was announced that Piper Sandler completed its acquisition of Aviditi Advisors (press release) representing the next chapter in the firm’s continued growth. Aviditi Advisors is a premier independent advisory firm that provides comprehensive, tailored solutions throughout an alternative investment manager’s lifecycle. A candidate would have the ability to join an entrepreneurial and growing team looking to build out a highly differentiated, private equity focused advisory platform. Aviditi Advisors operates across three core business lines: primary and secondary advisory & fundraising and direct transaction solutions. Since inception in 2020, Aviditi has advised on over $30 billion in transaction volume. More detailed information on Aviditi, now the Private Capital Advisory Group within Piper Sandler, can be found here. A summer analyst in the Private Funds Group will have the opportunity to assist in the execution of its ever-growing pipeline of primary fundraising opportunities. We are looking for motivated self-starters who are interested in taking a prominent seat in driving execution as well as interfacing with clients on a regular basis. This opportunity is an ideal role for candidates who are interested in contributing to building and expanding a private equity-focused advisory platform. The ideal candidate should have an entrepreneurial team spirit, possess strong leadership skills, and take a hands-on approach in his/her everyday dealings within the company. Key deal execution tasks include: Underwriting prospective managers, including conducting analysis on performance, portfolio companies, marketability, etc. Designing go-to-market strategies Marketing/positioning of an alternative investment product Preparation of marketing materials Post-launch execution alongside the relationship management team Working in concert with our Capital Solutions and Secondary Capital Advisory teams to deliver full-life cycle, strategic advisors to clients Ad hoc projects and other work as assigned

Requirements

• The Internship Program is open to students who anticipate graduating from a top-tier undergraduate institution in December 2027 or May/June 2028
• Minimum 3.5 GPA
• Seeking a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics or another business-related field
• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills, including Excel modeling and valuation
• Very strong technology background with exceptional Excel, Power Point skills
• Outstanding written and verbal skills with specific ability to communicate concepts and ideas concisely
• Ability to work well under pressure, manage tight deadlines, and have the aptitude to synthesize large amounts of information
• Strong interpersonal skills, detail oriented, organized, pro-active, intellectual curiosity, and an ability to thrive in a high energy, dynamic environment
• Ability to comfortably interact with clients in the utmost professional and mature manner
• Outstanding ethics, integrity, and judgement
• Prior to the start of the internship, it is beneficial for interns to have taken finance and accounting courses or self-study.
• Training will be provided prior to the start of the internship.
• 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.
• The Company 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.

Responsibilities

• Underwriting prospective managers, including conducting analysis on performance, portfolio companies, marketability, etc.
• Designing go-to-market strategies
• Marketing/positioning of an alternative investment product
• Preparation of marketing materials
• Post-launch execution alongside the relationship management team
• Working in concert with our Capital Solutions and Secondary Capital Advisory teams to deliver full-life cycle, strategic advisors to clients
• Ad hoc projects and other work as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern