Investment Banking Analyst / Associate - Transportation - Public Finance

RPMGlobal; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Piper Sandler is seeking a Public Finance Investment Banking Analyst or Associate for its Transportation Group in New York. The role involves supporting senior bankers with financial modeling, transaction structuring, and client engagement within a growth-oriented and collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years working experience in banking, accounting or finance is a plus.
• Strong communication and professional presence with clients required.
• Well organized and able to manage multiple projects under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Develop financial models to structure and optimize transactions.
• Prepare analyses on client capital structure and refinancing opportunities.
• Attend client meetings, calls, and presentations, taking detailed notes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

B.S. or B.A. in Business, Economics, Finance, Public Administration

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

DBC Finance

Bloomberg

Job description

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

We believe that diverse teams with unique backgrounds, skills and experiences yield more innovative solutions. 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 a Public Finance Investment Banking Analyst or Associate to join our Transportation Group in New York, NY or Minneapolis, MN. The Transportation Group is a team in Piper Sandler’s Public Finance practice that is dedicated to raising capital for transportation projects nationally across all modes including highways, toll roads, airports, seaports and mass transit.

The position is a junior banking role and allows for the opportunity for career growth over time into a more senior position.

The qualified candidate will provide support to senior bankers in providing investment banking services to clients. At Piper Sandler, our team members assume a high level of responsibility and actively participate in all aspects of a transaction.

Responsibilities:

• Developing financial models to structure and optimize transactions
• Preparing analyses on client capital structure, debt capacity, refinancing opportunities and credit profile
• Preparing presentations for financing proposals and new business development
• Interacting with internal and external financing team members in developing, executing and closing of a transaction, including review of all materials for accuracy
• Drafting responses to request for proposals
• Developing transportation sector materials focused on recent transaction trends, new developments, legislation and best practices nationally across each transportation mode
• Attend client meetings, calls and presentations, taking detailed notes
  

Qualifications:

• B.S. or B.A. with major(s) in business, economics,finance,public administration or related fields is preferred
• Successful candidates will be highly self-motivated, curious and willing to work long hours when needed
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills are a must and good understanding of financial markets is expected
• Well organized, attention to detail and able to manage multiple projects under pressure
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced user of Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Experience in using DBC Finance and Bloomberg is preferred
• Strong communication and professional presence with clients required
• Experience of 1 to 3 years working (or an internship) in a related field such as banking, accounting or finance is a plus
• Previous experience in public finance with nonprofits or with public agencies is a strong positive
• You are based in, or willing to relocate to New York or Minneapolis.
  

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 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, special district group, and transportation. Learn more about our public finance 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, well-being, our benefits program and how we are here for our employees and their families today, tomorrow and beyond here.

The anticipated starting salary range for Minnesota or New York - based individuals expressing interest in this position is $80,000 - $110,000 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 part of the total compensation. Total compensation for this position will be competitive with the market.

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.

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