Full-Time
Investment Banking Associate
Financial Services, Insurance
Posted on 8/20/2026
Piper Sandler
1,001-5,000 employees
Investment banking and securities brokerage services
Compensation Overview
$175k - $225k/yr
Chicago, IL, USA + 1 more
More locations: New York, NY, USA
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Bachelor's
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- A Bachelor’s Degree and 3-5 years of prior investment banking or private equity experience.
- Experience with buy-side and sell-side mergers and acquisitions, equity financing, and debt financing transactions.
- Excellent financial modeling skills and experience preparing industry and client presentations.
- Experience with due diligence and transaction execution processes.
- Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a deal team in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to interact with a wide range of constituents and serve as a point of contact on deal teams.
- Long-term interest in investment banking.
- Build client relationships and execute transactions within the Insurance Investment Banking Group.
- Structure and execute mergers and acquisitions, capital raising transactions, and other strategic advisory projects.
- Work closely with senior bankers to expand investment banking skills while contributing to clients’ businesses.
- Insurance or related industry experience is preferred but not required.
Piper Sandler is a full-service investment bank and securities firm that helps clients raise and manage capital, execute mergers and acquisitions, and navigate financial markets. It offers investment banking, brokerage, asset management, and advisory services through a global network of offices. The company works by providing capital-raising advice, underwriting, and advisory work across the client lifecycle, supported by its research, trading, and wealth-management capabilities. What sets Piper Sandler apart is its long history (founded in 1895), its global reach across the U.S. and Europe and the Middle East, and its emphasis on a partnership-driven approach with deep sector expertise—paired with regulated, locally compliant operations in multiple jurisdictions. The firm’s goal is to help clients realize the Power of Partnership by delivering tailored financial solutions that support growth, strategic transactions, and long-term value creation.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Founded
1895
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q2 2026 net revenues rose 25% to $496 million, extending 11 straight growth quarters.
- First-half 2026 corporate investment banking revenue reached $636 million, up 30%.
- Piper Sandler returned $215 million to shareholders in first-half 2026 via dividends and buybacks.
What critics are saying
- Fixed income revenues fell in Q2 2026 as challenging markets squeezed trading results.
- Management said industry close rates were lower, threatening second-half advisory conversion.
- VRDN litigation, the 2024 SEC order, and FINRA arbitrations keep legal overhangs active.
What makes Piper Sandler unique
- Piper Sandler's healthcare franchise drove record Q2 2026 advisory revenue of $274 million.
- Its private capital advisory bench expanded with Tim Light on August 19, 2026.
- The firm keeps winning mid-market mandates across financial services, healthcare, and restructurings.
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Piper Sandler's chief market technician Craig Johnson has declared the Magnificent 7 trade "likely over", recommending a rotation into Health Care and Financial sectors. Speaking on CNBC, Johnson noted the firm has been reducing tech exposure since February. The numbers support the shift. The Invesco QQQ Trust fell 4.72% in the past week, whilst the Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund rose 4.37% and the Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund gained 7.52% over the past month. Microsoft's short interest has reached its highest level since 2015, despite posting 18.3% revenue growth. The stock has fallen 18.3% year-to-date. NVIDIA, despite 85.2% revenue growth to $81.62 billion, has gained only 5.76% this year. Johnson emphasised taking profits in tech, though others maintain AI infrastructure spending remains robust.
Stephens expands technology team and geographic reach with two new senior investment bankers in London. Jul 23, 2026 Stephens, an independent financial services firm, announced that Louis Jeng and Peter Shin have joined the Investment Banking division as Managing Directors in the Technology team. Based in Stephens' London office, Messrs. Jeng and Shin enhance the firm's cross-border capabilities, bringing decades of industry expertise and longstanding relationships with companies and investors across the United Kingdom, the Nordics, Benelux, Germany and the United States. Technology remains a cornerstone of Stephens' investment banking strategy, and the additions further strengthen the firm's capabilities and commitment to the sector. "Louis and Peter are exceptional additions to our team," said Matthew Marks, Executive Vice President and Head of Investment Banking. "They bring deep industry expertise, extensive transaction experience, and strong international relationships that will further enhance our technology investment banking franchise, expand our geographic reach in Europe, and support our clients across global markets." Mr. Jeng brings over 22 years of technology investment banking experience, advising on over 50 public and private transactions across Europe. Prior to joining Stephens, Mr. Jeng co-led the Vertical Software and Industrial Technologies practice within Stifel's Global Technology Group in Europe and was a Managing Director within Mooreland Partners' Enterprise Software and Industrial Technologies practice before the firm's acquisition by Stifel in 2019. He holds a First-Class degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology and a Master's degree in Finance from Imperial College London. Mr. Shin brings over 16 years of technology investment banking experience. He has advised on transactions throughout Europe and across multiple technology areas, including vertical software, e-commerce and payments technologies, and the smart mobility and smart city ecosystem. Previously, Mr. Shin served as a Managing Director and senior member of the Software and Industrial Technologies practice within Stifel's Global Technology Group, having joined Stifel in 2019 through its acquisition of Mooreland Partners. Prior to Mooreland Partners, Mr. Shin worked in the TMT investment banking teams at Nomura and Piper Sandler. He holds a BSc Honours degree in Computer Science from University College London. About Stephens "Stephens" (the company brand name) is a leading family-owned investment firm that includes Stephens Inc. (member NYSE/SIPC), Stephens Investment Management Group, LLC, Stephens Insurance, LLC, Stephens Capital Partners LLC, and Stephens Europe Limited (Registered office: 12 Arthur Street, London, EC4R 9AB, Registered number 8817024), which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. With offices in the U.S. and Europe, its investment banking division provides independent advice and execution on the full array of investment banking services: mergers and acquisitions, underwritings of public debt and equity securities, private placements of debt and equity, as well as restructurings and recapitalizations. (C) 2026 Stephens Creighton Abrams, Stephens Inc. 917-384-8573 / [email protected]
Piper Sandler has initiated coverage of Fulton Financial Corporation with a Neutral rating and a $23 price target. The firm forecasts the company will maintain a return on assets above 1.20%, up from last year, driven by higher net interest margins and recent acquisitions in Philadelphia and Northern New Jersey. The investment bank expects earnings per share growth of 5% in 2026 and 9% in 2027, following a 19% increase in 2025. However, Piper Sandler anticipates few near-term catalysts due to expected moderate loan growth and constrained net interest margin gains from reduced asset sensitivity. Fulton Financial recently reported operational net income of $99.7 million, or $0.55 per diluted share, maintaining core profitability. The regional financial services company offers banking, lending and investment management services.