2027 Summer Internship Program – Public Finance

Piper Sandler; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Piper Sandler invites an undergraduate intern for Summer 2027 to support the Public Finance division in Minneapolis, MN. You’ll work with debt scheduling, sources and uses, and assist senior staff with project deliverables.

Excellent communication, analytical skills, and attention to detail are required, with familiarity in Word/Excel; Tableau is a plus. Applicants graduate Dec 2027 or Spring 2028. 21 USD/hour anticipated.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral, written communication, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical ability with proven interest in financial markets.
• Detail oriented.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word & Excel. Knowledge of Tableau is a plus but not required.
• This internship opportunity is open to undergraduate students who graduate in December 2027 or Spring 2028.

Responsibilities

• Work within, create, and update Microsoft Excel spreadsheets
• Use certain industry-standard software to calculate debt schedules, sources & uses etc.
• Occasionally attend meetings with senior staff; prepare deliverables to support those meetings
• Assist Public Finance team with projects and assignments

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Research skills

Analytical ability

Detail oriented

Education

Undergraduate student (graduating Dec 2027 or Spring 2028)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Tableau

Job description

Job Description

At Piper Sandler, we connect capital with opportunity to build a better future.

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 an undergraduate intern for Summer 2027 to support the Public Finance division in our Minneapolis, MN office. Our public finance group provides underwriting and financial advisory services to state & local governments and not-for-profit entities. Supported by a broad national platform, our expert teams leverage localized knowledge to facilitate the issuance of taxable and tax-exempt debt across a range of sectors including state & local government, charter schools, cultural & social service nonprofits, healthcare, higher education, hospitality, project finance, K-12 school districts, senior living, and transportation. Learn more about our public finance team here.

Responsibilities

• Work within, create, and update Microsoft Excel spreadsheets
• Use certain industry-standard software to calculate debt schedules, sources & uses etc.
• Occasionally attend meetings with senior staff; prepare deliverables to support those meetings
• Assist Public Finance team with projects and assignments

Requirements

• Excellent oral, written communication, research, and problem-solving skills
• Strong analytical ability with proven interest in financial markets
• Detail oriented
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word & Excel. Knowledge of Tableau is a plus but not required
• This internship opportunity is open to undergraduate students who graduate in December 2027 or Spring 2028.

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 rate for individuals expressing interest in this position is $21 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.