Public Finance Investment Banking Intern… at Piper Sandler · Phoenix

Summary: Piper Sandler is a national public finance investment banking franchise focused on middle market issuers. They are seeking a Public Finance Investment Banking Intern to provide analytical support and assist senior bankers in delivering investment banking services, particularly in the hospitality sector. Responsibilities: - Developing comprehensive and dynamic quantitative financial models to structure and optimize public, public-private and private transactions - Preparing presentations and RFP/RFQ responses for proposals and new business development - Prepare marketing materials for conventional debt and equity capital raising processes - Preparing analyses on client capital structure, debt capacity and credit profile and researching issuer financial information using public and internal resources - Monitoring and tracking of activities of credit rating agencies in target sectors and keep database of relevant or potentially relevant credit reports for future access. Brief bankers on important, relevant, examples and overall trends - Gathering and maintaining data and research on hospitality industry trends, supply and demand predictions and capital markets - Interacting with internal and external financing team members in developing, executing and closing of transactions - Assisting in the preparation of bond documents to include credit presentations and summaries, offering and placement memorandums, pricing materials, financing and legal documents, and closing instructions Required Qualifications: - Proactive and analytical approach, ability to process information quickly and make sound decisions within firm time constraints - Highly motivated, entrepreneurial mind-set with a high level of intellectual capacity, curiosity, integrity and eagerness to learn - Ability to multi-task in a deadline-sensitive environment with strong attention to detail - Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation and project management skills with the ability to collaborate effectively and present ideas or positions in a clear and concise manner - Advanced proficiency in Excel and other computer skills, able to utilize new systems or programs as necessary - Team-oriented, yet able to work independently to contribute towards the development and implementation of strategic initiatives Preferred Qualifications: - Minimum B.S. or B.A. with major(s) in finance, real estate, hospitality, business, or related fields is preferred - 0-2 years of experience preferred. Experience in one or more of the following areas a plus: hospitality, real estate investment and underwriting; hospitality finance and underwriting; investment banking - Working knowledge of DBC Finance is not necessary but preferred Required Skills: Financial modeling, Investment banking, Hospitality finance Important Skills: Excel proficiency, Analytical skills Nice-to-Have Skills: Communication skills, Teamwork, Project management