Municipal Finance IB Analyst — Bonds & Public Projects

Piper Sandler Ltd.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Piper Sandler Ltd. in Des Moines, IA seeks a Public Finance Investment Banking Analyst to support the municipal finance team. You will be involved in bond sizing, cash flow modeling, debt strategy, and the execution of tax-exempt and taxable financings for Iowa public entities.

The role emphasizes analytical rigor, client interaction, and collaboration with senior bankers. Strong technical skills and drive to grow in public finance are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in finance, economics, accounting, engineering, or other related fields.
• Experience with data-base software, data-modeling software and advanced Excel techniques.
• Demonstrated high achievement, particularly in team or competitive settings.
• Operates consistently with the highest degree of integrity and accountability.
• Quickly builds trust and rapport across multiple constituencies.
• Excellent analytical and financial modeling skills.
• Thrives in a high-pressure, deadline-oriented environment.
• Enthusiastic, highly self-motivated, and willing to go the extra mile in terms of effort and hours when needed.
• Well organized with meticulous attention to detail; able to manage multiple projects under pressure without letting quality slip.
• Strong communication skills confidence and conviction in verbal and written settings , and an entrepreneurial drive toward business development are highly valued.
• Genuine excitement about the opportunity presented by the team on which you will work.

Responsibilities

• Gain broad exposure across the full lifecycle of municipal finance transactions, including bond sizing and modeling.
• Work with senior bankers and clients on transaction execution.
• Develop rapport quickly and communicate persuasively to turn client interactions into trust and opportunity.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

Communication skills

Integrity & accountability

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor degree in finance, economics, accounting, engineering, or other related fields

Tools

Excel

Data-base software

Data-modeling software

Job description

Piper Sandler Ltd. in Des Moines, IA seeks a Public Finance Investment Banking Analyst to support the municipal finance team. You will be involved in bond sizing, cash flow modeling, debt strategy, and the execution of tax-exempt and taxable financings for Iowa public entities.

The role emphasizes analytical rigor, client interaction, and collaboration with senior bankers. Strong technical skills and drive to grow in public finance are essential.