What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026 Summer Associate Internship – Public Finance position at Piper Sandler?
Job Description
About Piper Sandler
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.
About The Special District Group – Us
The Special District Group (SDG) is a team in Piper Sandler’s Public Finance practice that is dedicated to raising capital for public infrastructure for new development or redevelopment projects. We hold a dominate position in the Colorado and Utah markets and are actively growing into new markets nationwide with a demand for public infrastructure.
Our team leaders were amongst the pioneers of Special District financing in Colorado and Utah and have been integral leaders in sector for over two decades. The SDG team is passionate about the quality of banking we bring to the market and the unparalleled experience we offer our clients and external partners. We are unwavering in our belief that our team’s shared success precedes the pursuit of individual aspirations. We have a deep commitment to high-touch communication and collaborative relationships, and we believe that our team’s expertise, creativity, and resilience are critical to our success.
About This Critical Role – The Job
We are currently looking for a Public Finance Intern to join the SDG banking team in Denver, Colorado.
The ideal candidate enjoys working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment; possesses the ability to navigate multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines with strong organizational skills; and displays a professional demeanor and appropriacy to interact with senior partners, clients, and colleagues. The ideal candidate is a great communicator with a strong work ethic who is interested in a meaningful role on a supportive team.
The Accountabilities Of This Role Include
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.
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.
The anticipated salary for Colorado based individuals expressing interest in this position is $100,000 annually. This position could turn into a full-time opportunity after the completion of a 10 week internship.
About Piper Sandler
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.
About The Special District Group – Us
The Special District Group (SDG) is a team in Piper Sandler’s Public Finance practice that is dedicated to raising capital for public infrastructure for new development or redevelopment projects. We hold a dominate position in the Colorado and Utah markets and are actively growing into new markets nationwide with a demand for public infrastructure.
Our team leaders were amongst the pioneers of Special District financing in Colorado and Utah and have been integral leaders in sector for over two decades. The SDG team is passionate about the quality of banking we bring to the market and the unparalleled experience we offer our clients and external partners. We are unwavering in our belief that our team’s shared success precedes the pursuit of individual aspirations. We have a deep commitment to high-touch communication and collaborative relationships, and we believe that our team’s expertise, creativity, and resilience are critical to our success.
About This Critical Role – The Job
We are currently looking for a Public Finance Intern to join the SDG banking team in Denver, Colorado.
The ideal candidate enjoys working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment; possesses the ability to navigate multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines with strong organizational skills; and displays a professional demeanor and appropriacy to interact with senior partners, clients, and colleagues. The ideal candidate is a great communicator with a strong work ethic who is interested in a meaningful role on a supportive team.
The Accountabilities Of This Role Include
- Actively participate in the planning and execution of banking transactions and learn the administrative aspects of the banking process from launch to close, including:
- 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.
- You thrive in a high-paced, high-performance environment.
- You learn quickly, are curious and committed to your own growth and advancement.
- You characterize yourself as being intrinsically self-motivated, goal oriented and resilient.
- You exhibit confidence and courage, contributing to discussions, and embracing opportunities outside comfort zones.
- You can effectively communicate complex ideas to diverse audiences.
- You plan and organize your work effectively, meeting deadlines and informing stakeholders of project status.
- 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 Denver office
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.
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.
The anticipated salary for Colorado based individuals expressing interest in this position is $100,000 annually. This position could turn into a full-time opportunity after the completion of a 10 week internship.
Salary : $100,000
