AI summary
Piper Sandler is hiring an experienced Investment Banking Associate to join its Consumer Investment Banking team in San Francisco, CA or Charlotte, NC (onsite). You'll support and help execute M&A, debt, equity and equity-linked transactions, including valuations, sale memorandums, M&A analyses, and due diligence for offerings. Standout perk: meaningful role in a fast-growing investment bank with broad consumer-vertical exposure.
Key skills
Investment banking (3+ years)M&A transaction executionValuation analysisFinancial modelingAccounting knowledgeEquity and debt capital marketsPrivate placementsDue diligence supportWriting sale/placement memorandumsClient relationship management
Salary not listed — comparable San Francisco investment banking Associate roles typically pay around $175k–$275k total compensation (base + bonus), depending on firm and performance.
You'll thrive here if you have 3+ years in investment banking, strong modeling/accounting skills, and enjoy owning analysis and execution while building client trust in a fast-paced team environment.
Why apply
- Meaningful role in continued growth
- Exposure across consumer verticals
- M&A, debt and equity experience
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. We are currently looking for an experienced Investment Banking Associate to join our Consumer team in our Charlotte, NC or San Francisco, CA offices. This individual will serve as a generalist with potential exposure to our various consumer verticals. Read more about our verticals within Consumer Investment Banking here. Our associate position offers a unique opportunity for professionals seeking to play a meaningful role in our continued growth while gaining significant experience in M&A, debt, equity and equity-linked transactions. The associate will prepare valuations, write memorandums for company sale assignments and private placements, prepare M&A analyses, and participate in due diligence and drafting sessions for public offerings. The associate is responsible for structuring and executing transactions, and typically functions as a backup for relationships with important clients, is generally the key contact for some clients, and begins to assume some important new business responsibilities. A successful candidate will possess the following characteristics: 3+ years of Investment Banking experience and prior work experience involving financial analysis or transaction execution Degree in finance, business, management plus other related degrees Exceptional work ethic and a high level of enthusiasm, initiative, and leadership potential Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to develop trust with clients and internal partners Strong knowledge of accounting and financial modeling Motivated, team player with an interest and ability to learn in an energetic and challenging environment 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. 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, services & industrials, energy & power, financial services, healthcare and technology. Learn more about our investment banking team 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. For California residents, please see our privacy policy for more information:
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