2027 Summer Internship Program - Fixed Income Services
This internship offers an immersive experience in Fixed Income Services at Piper Sandler, providing participants the opportunity to collaborate with various professionals in the field. Candidates must be rising juniors or seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and a strong interest in finance. The program includes a blend of practical projects, training sessions, and exposure to senior management.
Job Description:
At Piper Sandler, we connect capital with opportunity to build a better future.
We believe diverse teams with unique backgrounds, skills and experiences yield more innovative solutions. Our mission is to recruit, develop, retain and engage a diverse, high-performing team. Our business enables bright, committed people working in partnership within an environment that allows each person to achieve at a high level. We commit to encouraging and valuing inclusivity because every partner brings unique perspectives that help us better serve our clients.
Piper Sandler is currently seeking interns for our Fixed Income Services business line for Summer 2027 in Chicago, IL. Learn more about our fixed income team here.
The Fixed Income Internship Program is a 10-week program where you will learn about Fixed Income from the ground up. You will have the opportunity to work with professionals in all areas of Fixed Income that include Municipal Underwriting and Trading, Credit Trading, Fixed Income Strategy & Analytics, Treasury Trading, Agency Underwriting and Trading, Mortgage-Backed Securities, Public Finance Investment Banking, Fixed Income Sales, High Yield Special Situations, Risk Management and various support groups.
The first week you will be introduced to Piper Sandler’s businesses and learn about the business as a whole. During the 10 weeks, you will attend Senior Management speaker series, desk teach-ins, engage in a community service project, presentation skills training, performance review and partake in a final project with fellow interns.
Responsibilities may include:
- Develop an understanding of our client verticals and how they interact with various fixed income products
- Support financial strategies team with a variety of assigned projects
- Utilize back-office system, working with support groups
- Support sales team, learn how we sell products to the buyside
- Assist trading and underwriting teams, supporting all aspects of the new issue and secondary market process
- Assist with publications of weekly commentary
Requirements:
- This internship opportunity is open to rising juniors & rising seniors who have a GPA of 3.0 or above
- Interest in Finance but a major in Finance is not a requirement for employment
- While no prior knowledge of finance or sales & trading is required, you should possess a keen interest in the financial markets
- Prepare for and take the SIE exam per guidelines
- Strong written and verbal skills
- Comfortable knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint and Tableau
- Detail oriented, strong work ethic, possess leadership skills but also enjoy working on a team
- Participate in Capstone Project/Final Presentation
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.
Pay Transparency:
The anticipated pay range for individuals expressing interest in this position is $21-30 per hour.
