Investment Banking Real Estate Associate - Special District Group

About the role

The Special District Group (SDG) is a team in Piper Sandler’s Public Finance practice dedicated to raising capital for public infrastructure projects. The SDG team is passionate about the quality of banking they bring to the market and the unparalleled experience they offer their clients and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in the planning, structuring, and execution of banking transactions and manage the administrative aspects of the banking process from launch to close.
• Perform and coordinate research to produce data sets needed such as market comparisons, parcel list reconciliation, mill levy comparisons, service plan reviews, and continuing disclosure.
• Prepare, review, and maintain internal and external transaction materials including rating presentations, case studies, credit summaries, and internal approval forms.
• Cook up and maintain relationships with industry consultants, developers, and other external partners.
• 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.
• Build and maintain relationships with industry consultants, developers, and other external partners.
• Consistently model SDG’s organizational values and contribute to team culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 2-years of relevant experience preferred.
• Proficient in use of digital software and technology, including databases, and MS Office suite.
• You are available to work full-time in-person in our downtown Houston offices.
• You are based in, or willing to relocate to Houston.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• Enjoy working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Possess the ability to navigate multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines with strong organizational skills.
• Display a professional demeanor and appropriateness to interact with senior partners, clients, and colleagues.
• Be a great communicator with a strong work ethic.
• Be interested in a meaningful role on a supportive team.

Benefits

Piper Sandler is committed to the emotional and physical well-being of its employees. Learn more about our commitment to our employee's health, well-being, our benefits program, and how we are here for our employees and their families today, tomorrow, and beyond here.

Pay

The anticipated salary for Texas-based individuals expressing interest in this position is $100,000 per year; this position is eligible for substantial annual incentive compensation.