Public Finance Investment Banking Associate - Special District Group

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.

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 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 an Associate to join the SDG banking team in Houston, TX.

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, structuring, and execution of banking transactions and manage the administrative aspects of the banking process from launch to close.

• Perform and coordinate research to produce data sets needed such as market comparisons, parcel list reconciliation, mill levy comparisons, service plan reviews and continuing disclosure.

• Prepare, review and maintain internal and external transaction materials including rating presentations, case studies, credit summaries and internal approval forms.

• Coordinate the progress of transaction activities, and track and review transaction materials for accuracy.

• Attend client meetings, calls and presentations, taking detailed notes. 

• 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.

• Prepare and maintain various marketing materials, including presentations, pitchbooks, research summaries, and market updates.

• Build and maintain relationships with industry consultants, developers, and other external partners.

• Consistently modeling SDG’s organizational values and contributing to team culture.  

About The Ideal Candidates – You

• 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.                     

• You have the following qualifications and experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree required.

  • At least 2-years of relevant experience preferred.

  • Proficient in use of digital software and technology, including databases, and MS Office suite.

• You are available to work full-time in-person in our downtown Houston offices.

•  You are based in, or willing to relocate to Houston.

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, 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 salary for Texas-based individuals expressing interest in this position is $100,000 per year; this position is eligible for substantial annual incentive compensation.

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