Job Description:

About Piper Sandler

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

We believe diverse teams with unique backgrounds, skills and experiences yield more innovative solutions. Our mission is to recruit, develop, retain, and engage a diverse, high-performing team. Our business enables bright, committed people working in partnership within an environment that allows each person to achieve at a high level. We commit to encouraging and valuing inclusivity because every partner brings unique perspectives that help us better serve our clients.

About The Special District Group - Us

The Special District Group (SDG) is a team in Piper Sandler's Public Finance practice that is dedicated to raising capital for public infrastructure for new development or redevelopment projects. We hold a dominate position in the Colorado, Texas, and Utah markets and are actively growing into new markets nationwide with a demand for public infrastructure.

Our team leaders were amongst the pioneers of Special District financing and have been integral leaders in sector for over two decades. The SDG team is passionate about the quality of banking we bring to the market and the unparalleled experience we offer our clients and external partners. We are unwavering in our belief that our team's shared success precedes the pursuit of individual aspirations. We have a deep commitment to high-touch communication and collaborative relationships, and we believe that our team's expertise, creativity, and resilience are critical to our success.

About This Critical Role - The Job

We are currently looking for a Public Finance Intern to join the SDG banking team in Denver, CO. This is a part time internship, and we expect this individual to work approximately 15-20 hours per week in our downtown Denver office. The anticipated start date will be January 2025 and the end date will be May 2025 . This position could turn in to a full time opportunity after the completion of the internship period.

The ideal candidate enjoys working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment; possesses the ability to navigate multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines with strong organizational skills; and displays a professional demeanor and appropriacy to interact with senior partners, clients, and colleagues. The ideal candidate is a great communicator with a strong work ethic who is interested in a meaningful role on a supportive team. The accountabilities of this role include:

• Actively participate in the planning and execution of banking transactions and learn the administrative aspects of the banking process from launch to close.
• Communicate effectively and collaborate with SDG and Piper Sandler team members on a deal-by-deal basis providing relevant and valuable transaction information to support the development of financial models.
• In collaboration with key members of the SDG team, contribute to the strategic growth activities associated with prospective and engaged leads.
• Consistently modeling SDG's organizational values and contributing to team culture.

About The Ideal Candidates - You

• Enrolled in a full time MBA program in the Spring of 2025, with a 2025 or 2026 graduation date preferred.
• You are available to work in-person in our downtown Denver offices.
• You thrive in a high-paced, high-performance environment.
• You learn quickly, are curious and committed to your own growth and advancement.
• You characterize yourself as being intrinsically self-motivated, goal oriented and resilient.
• You exhibit confidence and courage, contributing to discussions, and embracing opportunities outside comfort zones.
• You can effectively communicate complex ideas to diverse audiences.
• You plan and organize your work effectively, meeting deadlines and informing stakeholders of project status.
• Proficient in use of digital software and technology, including databases, and MS Office suite.

Piper Sandler is a leading investment bank, enabling growth and success for our clients through deep sector expertise, candid advice, and a differentiated, highly productive culture. With more than 1,700 employees across 60 offices world-wide, we offer our clients the scale needed to meet their capital needs with local support from experts in the field. Learn more about the firm 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 and well-being. Learn more about our benefits program and how we are here for our employees and their families today, tomorrow and beyond.

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.

The anticipated salary for Colorado-based individuals expressing interest in this position is $80k-100k annually. Placement within this range is dependent upon education level & years of experience.

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