A culture of partnership
Connecting people with opportunity
Our talent mission
To recruit, develop, retain and engage a diverse, high-performing team
Our business enables bright, dedicated people to work in partnership within an environment that allows each person fair access to opportunities for growth and the ability to achieve at a high level. We commit to encouraging and valuing inclusivity because every partner contributes unique perspectives that help us reflect the communities we serve and best support our clients. By fulfilling this pledge, we believe we will exceed the expectations of our employees, clients and shareholders.
Chief Human Capital Officer
Managing Director, Co-Head of Investment Banking and Capital Markets
Managing Director, Fixed Income Trading
Initiatives for developing internal talent
Our key initiatives center on ensuring that our employees are supported in ways that allow them to grow and advance in their careers at Piper Sandler. These initiatives focus on the following talent development priorities:
Creating clearer career paths
We want to provide our employees with the information and support that they need to have a clear view of their career path and steps to further advancement.
Exposure to senior leaders
We want to provide employees of all levels with opportunities for exposure to senior leaders.
Mentors and advocates
We want to provide our employees with increased and meaningful access to mentors, sponsors and career advocates.
Career advancement programs
Elevating Excellence
The Elevating Excellence program provides select high-performing employees with an individualized career advancement roadmap. These employees partner with human capital and their manager to curate career goals and a bespoke plan that outlines development and advancement opportunities.
Mentorship Program
Our firm-wide mentorship program provides an opportunity for all employees to receive formal mentorship, gain exposure to the broader firm and foster cross-functional learning opportunities.
Reverse Mentoring Program
Our Reverse Mentoring Program provides junior-level professionals with the chance to mentor senior-level professionals on topics such as technology, communication concepts, current trends, culture, innovation, DEI, ideas for change and their experiences in the current work environment. This program creates increased opportunity for relationship development and 360-degree feedback.
Business Line Programs
In addition to our firmwide mentorship programs, our business lines have implemented various mentorship and training opportunities customized for the unique needs and skills required within each department.
Employee resource groups
Our employee resource groups support engagement and connection for all employees. Each network is open to all and employees are encouraged to join any that are of interest. The firm has cultivated the following networks:
Multicultural Network
To proactively help Piper Sandler unlock the power of multicultural diversity and inclusion by promoting racial and cultural awareness within our firm and our communities.
Pride Network
The Pride Network is dedicated to fostering the inclusion of LGBTQ+ employees and their allies through awareness, education, empowerment, and involvement with the communities in which we live and work.
Veterans Network
The Veterans Network supports former military personnel within and beyond Piper Sandler. This group serves as an internal resource for community engagement, training, events and recruiting initiatives, as well as to assist veterans in their transition to the corporate workforce.
Women's Network
The Women’s Network is an inclusive, companywide network designed to foster gender equality through networking, career development, philanthropy and informal mentorship.
Young Professionals Network
YPN provides a forum for employees to develop professionally, build lasting connections, foster collaboration across the firm, and enrich the communities in which we live and work.
Employee Engagement Committee
The Employee Engagement Committee serves as a means for employees to connect with one another and support the firm’s efforts to create an environment where:
- Employees of various identities and ways of thinking feel represented and respected,
- There is fair access to opportunity and support for all,
- We value and embrace all identities, experiences and perspectives, and
- All our talented employees can thrive.
Recruiting top talent
Career Exploration Program (CEP)
Our Career Exploration Program (CEP) is a two-day program for undergraduate students to learn more about Piper Sandler and our opportunities and start to develop skills as future young professionals in financial services. The CEP is designed to enhance diversity and inclusion in our profession. To that end, Piper Sandler encourages talented undergraduate sophomore students whose life experiences, demonstrated interests and achievements can contribute to our commitment to inclusivity and fair access to opportunity for all. All are welcome to apply.
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Piper Sandler MBA Fellowship Program
The Piper Sandler MBA Fellowship Program is within our MBA summer associate internship and is designed to enhance diversity and inclusion in our profession. All are welcome to apply, and Piper Sandler encourages talented MBA students, whose life experiences, demonstrated interests and achievements can contribute to our commitment to inclusivity and fair access to opportunity for all, to apply.