Investment Banking Summer Associate Intern

Job Description:

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.

As a leading investment bank, we enable growth and success for our clients through deep sector expertise, candid advice and a differentiated, highly productive culture.

Our investment banking clients have access to unparalleled guidance through our deep product and sector expertise and ready access to global capital. We take pride in providing our clients with thoughtful advice and diligent execution, no matter the economic environment.

Our investment banking group partners with corporate clients and financial sponsors to provide advisory and financing services related to mergers and acquisitions, equity and debt capital markets, private placements, restructuring and corporate & venture services. We offer in-depth knowledge and industry relationships in our core sectors of chemicals & materials, consumer, energy & power, financial services, healthcare, services & industrials and technology. Learn more about our investment banking team here.

Our Associate internship program provides an opportunity for candidates to grow over the course of the summer by working in investment banking. As part of an industry team, interns will contribute to live deals and projects. The program begins with one week of orientation with the Summer Associate intern class, including training and team building. Each intern is paired with a peer and senior mentor throughout the program. 

Our Summer Associate internship program is a direct pipeline to full-time positions.

Piper Sandler is currently seeking a 2027 Summer Associate in our San Francisco, CA office.  

Eligibility:

• Enrolled in a full-time MBA program in the fall of 2026

• Interest in a career in Investment Banking

• Available for a summer internship in 2027

• Enjoy working hard as part of a team

• 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. For this role, we 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.

Piper Sandler values a strong culture dedicated to the emotional and physical well-being of our employees. Learn more about our commitment to our employees’ 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.

The anticipated starting salary for individuals expressing interest in this position is based on $175,000 per year.

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.