2027 Investment Banking Summer Analyst - Financial Sponsors

Piper Sandler • New York, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Piper Sandler is seeking undergraduate students for our 2027 Investment Banking Summer Analyst Internship Program. Summer Analysts will work for 10 weeks within an industry or product group in Investment Banking, learning financial modeling, basic analysis of companies and industries, and gaining an understanding of capital markets dynamics. The program includes one week of formal training and networking events. This internship serves as a direct pipeline to full-time Analyst positions. The Financial Sponsors Group manages relationships with private equity firms and family offices, coordinating investment banking activity and delivering firm resources to clients. This role supports a global team of 15 in New York, focusing on private equity clients with a value proposition centered on high-quality deal flow, executive introductions, portfolio company value creation, and a focus on the middle market with unbiased advice. The environment is collaborative, demanding, fast-paced, and entrepreneurial. Top summer analysts may be invited to join the platform full-time, with potential for direct promotion to Associate for strong performers without an MBA.

Requirements

• Anticipated graduation date from an undergraduate institution of December 2027 or May/June 2028
• Seeking a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or another business-related field
• Excellent time management, written, communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under strict deadlines
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint
• Team player with superior work ethic
• A desire to learn the investment banking and private equity business, and uncompromising attention to detail
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Additional experience with VBA, Python, PowerBI, and data analysis are a plus
• Generally, a GPA above 3.5
• Leadership, organizational and teamwork skills
• Ability to create innovative solutions, articulate complex ideas and adapt to a rapidly changing environment
• Analysts must be able to work well under pressure and manage multiple projects
• Demonstrated track record of success

Responsibilities

• Work with both junior and senior industry and product bankers across the firm on business development initiatives and provide transaction support
• Generate presentation materials
• Conduct industry, market, and company-specific research
• Assist the team with key industry and marketing events
• Additional duties and projects

Benefits

• Networking events during the program
• Direct promotion to the Associate level is available for strong performers without an MBA
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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