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Piper Sandler · 8 hours ago

2026 Summer Associate Internship – Public Finance

Salt Lake City, UT

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$100K/yr - $100K/yr

Start in 2026 Summer

Piper Sandler is a leading investment bank that connects capital with opportunity. They are seeking a Public Finance Intern to join the Special District Group, where the intern will participate in banking transactions, perform research, prepare transaction materials, and collaborate with team members.

Financial Services

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Actively participate in the planning and execution of banking transactions and learn the administrative aspects of the banking process from launch to close, including:

Perform and coordinate research to produce data sets needed such as market comparisons, parcel list reconciliation, mill levy comparisons, service plan understanding and continuing disclosure

Prepare, review and maintain internal and external transaction materials including rating presentations, case studies, credit summaries and internal approval forms

Coordinate the progress of transaction activities, and track and review transaction materials for accuracy

Attend client meetings, calls and presentations, taking detailed notes

Communicate effectively and collaborate with SDG and Piper Sandler team members on a deal-by-deal basis providing relevant and valuable transaction information to support the development of financial models

In collaboration with key members of the SDG team, contribute to the strategic growth activities associated with prospective and engaged leads including: Prepare and maintain various marketing materials, including presentations, pitchbooks, research summaries, RFP responses and market updates

Consistently modeling SDG’s organizational values and contributing to team culture

Qualification

Public FinanceResearch skillsFinancial modelingOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsTeam collaborationPresentation skills

Required

Enrolled in a full-time MBA program in the fall of 2025

Interest in a career in Public Finance

Available for a summer internship in 2026

You are available to work full-time in-person in our downtown Salt Lake City office

Enjoys working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

Possesses the ability to navigate multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines with strong organizational skills

Displays a professional demeanor and appropriacy to interact with senior partners, clients, and colleagues

Great communicator with a strong work ethic

Thrive in a high-paced, high-performance environment

Learn quickly, are curious and committed to your own growth and advancement

Characterize yourself as being intrinsically self-motivated, goal oriented and resilient

Exhibit confidence and courage, contributing to discussions, and embracing opportunities outside comfort zones

Can effectively communicate complex ideas to diverse audiences

Plan and organize your work effectively, meeting deadlines and informing stakeholders of project status

Company

Piper Sandler

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Piper Sandler Companies (NYSE: PIPR) is a leading investment bank driven to help clients Realize the Power of Partnership®.

Founded in 1895

Minneapolis, Minnesota, US

1001-5000 employees

https://www.pipersandler.com/

H1B Sponsorship

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