Public Finance Investment Banking Assistant

About the position

At Piper Sandler, we connect capital with opportunity to build a better future. We enable growth and success of our clients through deep sector expertise, candid advice and a differentiated, highly productive culture. Our mission is to recruit, develop, and retain high-performing people that are bright, committed, and who work in partnership with others to achieve at a high level. We are currently looking for an Investment Banking Assistant to join the Public Finance team in Leawood, KS. The ideal candidate will appreciate variety in day-to-day activities, have an interest in supporting high performing teams of financial professionals, be excited to learn, and be a strong communicator. This fast-paced position will actively participate in facilitating bond transactions and related compliance tasks, provide assurance as to the quality and timeliness of documentation and work as an integrated team member promoting efficient and effective processes and workflow. This is a non-exempt, hourly position with overtime opportunity as needed.

Responsibilities

• Work in partnership with public finance investment banking teams to deliver transaction and public finance-related support.
• Oversee the flow of key documentation, including drafting, distribution, and management.
• Track and facilitate transaction-related processes.
• Collect and analyze data and information needed to complete documentation.
• Handle transactional tasks such as form completion, data entry, queries, and more.
• Contribute to the development of presentations, and responses to requests for proposals.
• Work closely with team members to identify and resolve any irregularities, errors or issues related to transaction documentation and the decision-making process.
• Collaborate in identifying, recommending, and implementing improvement initiatives that enhances transaction processes and policy compliance.
• Maintain high data quality standards and ensure compliance with applicable policies and procedures.
• Provide other operational support to team.
• Take on broader work or responsibilities as needed.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of relevant financial, legal, audit, or operational industry experience.
• Strong computer skills. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Strong work ethic, self-motivated problem solver and high level of attention to detail.
• Flexibility to adapt to unexpected challenges and handle multiple projects with changing deadlines.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and oral and written communications skills and a high level of discretion, maturity, and ethical integrity.
• Highly professional and presentable to clients and internal partners.

Benefits

• Annual incentive compensation
• Competitive total compensation