Administrative & Business Development Associate

Piper Sandler • Minneapolis, MN

8d • $85,000 - $100,000

About The Position

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 an Administrative & Business Development Associate to join the Piper Sandler Financial Strategies group (PSFS) in Minneapolis, MN. 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. This individual will support senior leadership with executive administration while driving business development initiatives. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, highly organized, attentive to detail, and can manage complex schedules and projects under pressure.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in an administrative, business development, or project management role, preferably within financial services
• Strong understanding of administrative best practices and executive support
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office software and virtual event platforms
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate professionally with senior stakeholders
• Effective time management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize conflicting deadlines
• Contribute and work well in a collaborative, fast paced work environment
• Demonstrated interest in business development and marketing strategy within the financial services sector
• Self-starter with strong organizational and workflow management skills

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Salesforce or other CRM tools
• Experience with marketing or content creation
• Previous experience with fixed income or capital markets a plus
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office software

Responsibilities

• Work directly with senior leaders of the Financial Strategies team to manage complex calendars, organize meetings, and prioritize daily workflows to ensure efficiency
• Monitor and manage senior leadership email inboxes, including drafting correspondence, flagging urgent items, and responding to inquiries on their behalf
• Serve as backup for detailed travel itineraries and manage expense reporting with accuracy and timeliness
• Collaborate with the Marketing and Events teams to marketing efforts and conference logistics
• Manage ad hoc projects for the team, ranging from CRM database management to process improvement initiatives that streamline team operations
• Assist in the preparation and formatting of client presentations, pitch decks, and meeting materials to ensure high-quality deliverables
• Learn about and demonstrate understanding of fixed income, derivatives, economic, market and sector conditions, as well as bond accounting, regulatory, and overall balance sheet issues

Benefits

• Piper Sandler values a strong culture dedicated to the emotional and physical well-being of our employees.
• Learn more about our benefits program and how we are here for our employees and their families today, tomorrow and beyond.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed