Business Consultant

Piper Sandler • Minneapolis, MN

18d • $95,000 - $130,000

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. We are currently looking for Business Consultant to join the team in our Minneapolis, New York, Houston or Charlotte office. The Business Consultant will help to bridge the gap between Investment Banking and Technology. This role is designed for a former IB Analyst who wants to pivot into strategy and tech. You will play a key role in modernizing how our bankers work by implementing AI solutions, optimizing workflows, and training the next generation of analysts on these cutting-edge tools.

Requirements

• 12–24 months of experience in an Investment Banking Analyst or Associate program (Must understand the day-to-day life of a banker)
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, economics, or other related degrees preferred.
• Ability to "speak both languages"—translating banker needs to technical teams and vice versa.
• Willingness to travel and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced team environment with personal accountability and urgency for results.
• Must successfully complete and pass background screening requirements prior to hire

Nice To Haves

• Ability to leverage previous experience as an investment banking analyst to enhance training development and workflow optimization.
• Demonstrated willingness and enthusiasm to learn emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and emerging fintech solutions.
• Excellent organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing abilities
• Outstanding verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Work effectively both independently and in team environments.
• Dedication to building a career in Technology while working extensively with Investment Banking
• Demonstrated passion for AI, fintech, and workflow automation.
• Experience using LLMs (ChatGPT, Copilot, etc.) for research or content creation is highly valued.
• Proficiency with Capital IQ, FactSet, Pitchbook, Refinitiv, VDRs, Microsoft Suite and data analytics tools.
• Active FINRA Series 79 preferred

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the technology team to design, deliver, and tailor solutions that increase banker efficiency at all levels.
• Executed strategic projects within the Technology Organization, including fulfilling the responsibilities of a Product Owner.
• Design, evaluate, and iterate on prompts and system-level behavior for our LLMs.
• Apply subject matter expertise in both investment banking and emerging technology tools.
• Spend meaningful time with users to deeply understand workflows, pain points, and ideas.
• Drive requirements elicitation and documentation to clarify objectives.
• Develop and deliver comprehensive training programs for IB analysts and associates.
• Stay informed of evolving investment banking workflows through conference attendance and vendor partnerships.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level