Investment Banking Associate - General Partner (GP) Advisory

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.

We are currently looking for an experienced Investment Banking Associate to join our growing Financial Sponsors General Partner (GP) Advisory team based in Burlingame, CA.

The GP Advisory team is led by the former Global Head of Financial Sponsors at Morgan Stanley and co-founder of DBO Partners, acquired by Piper Sandler in 2022. The team has strong relationships with leading financial sponsors and routinely advises them on a variety of strategic initiatives, including mergers, acquisitions, minority stake sales, GP financing and liquidity solutions, and restructuring.

The Associate can expect to work closely with Founding Partners, Managing Partners, and other senior executives at sponsor clients, and will work closely with the Financial Sponsors team, which has relationships with 500 private equity firms as well as 100 family offices, pension funds, infrastructure funds and independent sponsors across North America and Europe.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide critical support during all phases of transactions
• Build financial models and perform detailed valuation analyses
• Coordinate transaction due diligence
• Conduct industry- and company-specific research
• Develop a versatile skillset that will serve as a strong foundation for achieving career goals    

Qualifications:

• Prior investment banking industry experience preferred, including financial analysis and transaction execution
• Degree in finance, business, management plus other related degrees
• Interest in and working knowledge of alternative or traditional asset management, structured credit products and financial modeling
• Detail-oriented with an aptitude and interest in quantitative analysis
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to develop rapport with existing and potential clients
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn

U.S. work eligibility is required.

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 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, consumer, diversified industrials & services, energy & power, financial services, healthcare and technology. Learn more about our investment banking team  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 starting salary range for individuals expressing interest in this position is $175,000 - $225,000 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 a part of the total compensation. Total compensation for this position will be competitive with the market.

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Salary : $175,000 - $225,000