2027 Summer Internship Program - Fixed Income Services

Piper Sandler; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Piper Sandler in Chicago, IL is offering a Summer 2027 Fixed Income Internship. The 10-week program provides exposure to Municipal Underwriting, Trading, Credit Trading, and more, with senior management speaker series and a capstone project.

You will develop client understanding, support project work, and gain hands-on experience with Excel, PowerPoint, and Tableau while collaborating in a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• GPA of 3.0 or above
• Interest in Finance; major in Finance not required
• Prepare for and take the SIE exam
• Strong written and verbal skills
• Comfortable with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint and Tableau
• Detail oriented with leadership skills and teamwork

Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of client verticals and how they interact with fixed income products
• Support the financial strategies team with a variety of projects
• Utilize back-office systems and collaborate with support groups
• Support sales team and learn how products are sold to the buyside
• Assist trading and underwriting teams during the new issue and secondary market process
• Assist with weekly publications and commentary

Job description

Job Description: 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.

Piper Sandler is currently seeking interns for our Fixed Income Services business line for Summer 2027 in Chicago, IL. Learn more about our fixed income team here.

The Fixed Income Internship Program is a 10-week program where you will learn about Fixed Income from the ground up. You will have the opportunity to work with professionals in all areas of Fixed Income that include Municipal Underwriting and Trading, Credit Trading, Fixed Income Strategy & Analytics, Treasury Trading, Agency Underwriting and Trading, Mortgage-Backed Securities, Public Finance Investment Banking, Fixed Income Sales, High Yield Special Situations, Risk Management and various support groups.

The first week you will be introduced to Piper Sandler’s businesses and learn about the business as a whole. During the 10 weeks, you will attend Senior Management speaker series, desk teach-ins, engage in a community service project, presentation skills training, performance review and partake in a final project with fellow interns.

Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of our client verticals and how they interact with various fixed income products
• Support financial strategies team with a variety of assigned projects
• Utilize back-office system, working with support groups
• Support sales team, learn how we sell products to the buyside
• Assist trading and underwriting teams, supporting all aspects of the new issue and secondary market process
• Assist with publications of weekly commentary

Requirements

• This internship opportunity is open to rising juniors & rising seniors who have a GPA of 3.0 or above
• Interest in Finance but a major in Finance is not a requirement for employment
• While no prior knowledge of finance or sales & trading is required, you should possess a keen interest in the financial markets
• Prepare for and take the SIE exam per guidelines
• Strong written and verbal skills
• Comfortable knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint and Tableau
• Detail oriented, strong work ethic, possess leadership skills but also enjoy working on a team
• Participate in Capstone Project/Final Presentation

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.

The anticipated pay range for individuals expressing interest in this position is $21-30 per hour.

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.

Explore the career possibilities at Piper Sandler.

At Piper Sandler, we connect capital with opportunity to build a better future. As a leading investment bank, we enable growth, navigate complexities and support the success of our clients by delivering candid advice, deep sector expertise and a comprehensive set of products and capabilities. We transcend transactions to define possibilities—enabling clients to achieve their short-term goals while realizing their long-term vision. Founded in 1895, the firm is headquartered in Minneapolis with offices across the U.S. and in London, Aberdeen, Zurich, Munich, Abu Dhabi and Paris.