2025 Analyst Recruitment - IB Consumer at Piper Sandler
Piper Sandler · London, United Kingdom · Onsite
- Junior
- Office in London
At Piper Sandler, we connect capital with opportunity to build a better future.
Piper Sandler is a leading investment bank serving clients globally. Proven advisory teams combine deep product and sector experience with ready access to global capital. Founded in 1895, the firm is headquartered in Minneapolis with more than 60 offices across the United States and in London, Munich, Aberdeen, and Hong Kong.
The Piper Sandler consumer investment banking team is one of the largest groups dedicated to the consumer sector across North America and Europe, with over 60 investment banking professionals. The team is a leading M&A advisor within the sector, having completed more than 170+ consumer M&A transactions since 2016 and >$5.0bn of transaction value in the past two years.
We are currently looking for an analyst to join our growing Consumer team in London.
Piper Sandler ranks as the #1 mid-market Food & Beverage M&A advisor in the UK and #1 mid-market consumer M&A advisor in the US, advising on a large number of sell-side deals, cross border deals and buy-side deals
Our analysts work closely with senior bankers to make a real impact on our clients’ business through involvement in all facets of investment banking activities including mergers and acquisitions, private placements, and strategic advisory work.
Day-to-day responsibilities of a junior banker:
· Transaction execution:
o Significantly contribute to the preparation of client materials
o Liaise with relevant counterparts at the client / other advisers (accounting, legal, etc.)
o Support due diligence
o Support negotiation of legal documents
· Build and maintain financial models, complete valuation, and analytical exercises
· Gather and synthesise quantitative and qualitative data
· Create and maintain industry-specific business development materials
· Conduct industry and company-specific research
· Interact with senior stakeholders and clients
Our environment is collaborative, fast-paced, and entrepreneurial. Our clients are extraordinarily dynamic (spanning founders, financial sponsors, and publicly listed companies), and our people have what it takes to excel.
Basic Qualifications:
· Educated to degree level or equivalent (2:1 or above)
· Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
· Strong analytical and commercial orientation
Requirements:
· Prior work experience in investment banking, corporate finance, or related role (including internships)
· Strong technical and quantitative abilities, including accounting, finance, valuation, and business writing skills
· Exceptional interpersonal skills with ability to build strong relationships and rapport
· Motivated, team player with a desire to work in a fast paced, challenging environment
· Ability to manage a variety of transactions and projects simultaneously
- Positive work ethic and a high level of enthusiasm, initiative, and leadership potential
· A keen, long-term interest in investment banking
We take pride in providing our clients with thoughtful advice and diligent execution, no matter the economic environment. Our investment banking group partners with corporate clients and financial sponsors to provide advisory and financing services related to mergers and acquisitions, equity and debt capital markets, private placements, restructuring and corporate & venture services.
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Piper Sandler values a strong culture dedicated to the emotional and physical well-being of our employees.
Piper Sandler is an Equal Opportunities Employer. The company is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, colour, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, and marital status.
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