Public Finance Investment Banking Analyst

Piper Sandler is seeking a Public Finance Investment Banking Analyst in Leawood, KS. The role involves supporting bond transactions for not-for-profits, governments, and developers, requiring strong analytical skills, teamwork, and client interaction. Candidates should have relevant degrees, exhibit high achievement, and thrive in high-pressure environments. The position offers a competitive salary and emphasizes employee well-being and professional development.
At Piper Sandler, we connect capital with opportunity to build a better future. We enable growth and success of our clients through deep sector expertise, candid advice, and a differentiated, highly productive culture. Our mission is to recruit, develop, and retain high-performing people that are bright, committed, and who work in partnership with others to achieve at a high level.

About our Public Finance Group
We are a national public finance investment banking franchise with a diversified business focused on middle market issuers and specialty sector expertise. Our core business is partnering with not for profits, private developers, and state and local governments to raise capital for infrastructure projects through the issuance of tax exempt and taxable bonds. We finance a broad spectrum of projects across our regional footprint and our specialty sector coverage. Learn more about our public finance team here.

We are currently looking for a Public Finance Investment Banking Analyst to join the public finance team in Leawood, KS.

About the Role

Our analyst position offers a unique opportunity for ambitious professionals seeking to play a meaningful role in connecting capital with opportunity to finance projects for not-for-profits, governments, and developers who are engaged in building the country's infrastructure. Analysts are involved in all steps related to the completion of bond transactions, from RFP responses to preparing bond sizing cash flows and debt profiles to transaction processes. Analysts should be prepared for direct interaction with senior bankers and clients in a highly competitive, rewarding, team-oriented environment to execute successful financings.

Qualifications
• Degree in finance, economics, business, management, engineering or other related degrees
• Ability to demonstrate high achievement, particularly in a team setting
• Operates consistently with the highest degree of integrity and accountability
• Quickly builds trust across multiple constituencies
• Excellent analytical and financial modeling skills
• Can thrive in a high pressure, deadline oriented environment
• Successful candidates will be enthusiastic, highly self-motivated, and to go the extra mile in terms of effort and hours when needed
• Well organized, attention to detail, and able to manage multiple projects under pressure
• Strong communication and professional presence with clients required

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.

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 starting salary range for Kansas-based individuals expressing interest in this position is $80,000 - $90,000 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 part of the total compensation. Total compensation for this position will be competitive with the market.
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