Fixed Income Analyst and Developer - Piper Sandler & Co.

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.

We are currently looking for a Fixed Income Analyst and Developer for our Piper Sandler Financial Strategies group (PSFS) in New York, NY.

The Piper Sandler Financial Strategies group (PSFS) is passionate about understanding our clients' needs and utilizing our intellectual capital to develop differentiated portfolio advisory services. We draw upon our expertise in macroeconomics, strategy, and fixed income securities, along with comprehensive modeling capabilities of assets, liabilities, and interest rate derivatives to develop appropriate strategies. We partner with a wide variety of banks and credit unions to provide in-depth portfolio analysis and advisory services, ideas, market research, and customized cash flow analysis.

The analyst position is a unique opportunity to join a growing team while assisting in the development of client and market strategies and managing daily and ongoing analytics for the group. The analyst will gain an understanding of the various strategies employed by the group and develop advanced knowledge of fixed income markets and balance sheets. In addition, the analyst will utilize a variety of technical skills, including working with programming languages, software development tools, and databases. The analyst will assist in supporting and developing in-house software solutions that add efficiencies for the team and broader business unit.

Other responsibilities include:

• Support senior strategists, coordinate with sales force and liaise with trading desk to develop professional reports and strategies for client presentation
• Demonstrate understanding of fixed income, derivatives, economic, market and sector conditions, as well as bond accounting, regulatory, and overall balance sheet issues
• Model peer analysis and balance sheet data for financial institutions
• Maintain client portfolios and strategies through updating, pricing, generating reports, and generate trade ideas in a timely manner
• Facilitate processes and procedures to successfully support the needs of the group

Qualifications include:

• 1+ years of experience in financial services; analytic background strongly preferred
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, math, financial engineering, computer science, or related field
• Excellent verbal, written and analytical skills, with strong attention to detail
• Self-starter with strong organizational and workflow management skills
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment, both independently and as part of a team
• Strong Excel modelling skills a plus
• Exposure to database environments (MSSQL, Oracle, etc.)
• Exposure to software design and various programming languages (C#, Python, JavaScript, VBA, SQL, etc.)
• Demonstrated interest in fixed income markets and products, financial markets, and economics
• FINRA Series 7, 63 & SIE licenses (or willingness to obtain within 120 days)
• Desire to work toward MBA or CFA a plus

As a leading investment bank, we enable growth and success for our clients through deep sector expertise, candid advice and a differentiated, highly productive culture.

Our fixed income sales and trading team provides the full array of taxable and tax-exempt investment solutions with multi product trading desks across a 50-state distribution network. Clients gain access to a diverse range of expertise and product knowledge from the Piper Sandler national team of 200+ sales, trading and analytics professionals. Our disciplined approach emphasizes capital preservation, liquidity, and then yield. This approach serves as the foundation for the tactical and strategic investment decisions of our team. Learn more about our fixed income team here.

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.

The anticipated starting salary range for New York City-based individuals expressing interest in this position is $75,000 - $95,000 per year. Placement within this range is dependent upon level of experience. This position is eligible for annual incentive compensation which will be a part of the total compensation. Total compensation for this position will be competitive with the market.