Public Finance Investment Banking AVP/VP - Special District Group
Piper Sandler · Phoenix, United States · 3mo ago
Job Description:
At Piper Sandler, we connect capital with opportunity to build a better future.
We enable growth and success of our clients through deep sector expertise, candid advice and a differentiated, highly productive culture. Our mission is to recruit, develop, and retain high-performing people that are bright, committed, and who work in partnership with others to achieve at a high level.
About The Special District Group – Us
The Special District Group (SDG) is a team in Piper Sandler’s Public Finance practice that is dedicated to raising capital for public infrastructure for new development or redevelopment projects. We hold a dominant position in the market we serve and are actively growing into new markets that have demand for public infrastructure.
Our team leaders were amongst the pioneers of Special District financing and have been integral leaders in the sector for over 45 years. The SDG team is passionate about the quality of banking we bring to the market and the experience we offer our clients and partners. We are unwavering in our belief that our team’s shared success precedes the pursuit of individual aspirations. We have a deep commitment to high-touch communication and collaborative relationships, and we believe that our team’s expertise, creativity, and resilience are critical to our success.
About This Role – The Job
We are currently looking for an Assistant Vice President or Vice President to work within our banking team in Phoenix, AZ.
The ideal candidate enjoys working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment; possesses the ability to navigate multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines with strong organizational skills; and displays a professional demeanor to interact with senior partners, clients, and colleagues. The ideal candidate is a great communicator with a strong work ethic who is interested in a meaningful role on a supportive team. The accountabilities of this role include:
Contribute in significant ways to the strategic growth of the business and perform business development activities
Build and maintain relationships with industry consultants, developers and other external partners and stakeholders
Play an active role in elevating the industry
Lead banking transactions from launch to close, including:
Conduct relationship management meetings and other activities with existing PSC clients and consultants
Pre-qualify customers with regard to their financial status or objectives in connection with investment banking opportunities
Assess client goals, provide options and facilitate decisions on structure and timing
Ensure regular and highly effective communication is maintained throughout the transaction lifecycle
Serve as subject matter expert to clients and other SDG team members across debt credit frameworks for refinancing and other less complex transactions in an established local market
Participate in high impact HR efforts and contribute in significant ways to team culture
Produce, update and present Business Development materials
Conduct market research to identify new real estate projects occurring across the state of Arizona
Attend industry networking events, conferences, and other industry specific events
Prepare and maintain various marketing materials, including presentations, pitchbooks, research summaries, and market updates
Build and maintain relationships with industry consultants, developers, and other external partners
Consistently modeling SDG’s organizational values and contributing to team culture
About The Ideal Candidates – You
You thrive in a high-pace, high-performance environment.
You learn quickly, are curious and committed to your own growth and advancement.
You characterize yourself as being intrinsically self-motivated, goal oriented and resilient.
You exhibit confidence and courage, contributing to discussions, and embracing opportunities outside comfort zones.
You can effectively communicate complex ideas to diverse audiences.
You plan and organize your work effectively, meeting deadlines and informing stakeholders of project status.
You have deep experience in the land development and homebuilding industry and connections with industry participants.
You have the following qualifications and experience:
Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred.
6-10 years of relevant experience in land development/homebuilding, or finance.
Proficient in use of digital software and technology, including databases, and MS Office suite.
You are available to work full-time in-person in our Phoenix office.
You are based in, or willing to relocate to Phoenix, AZ.
Piper Sandler is a leading investment bank, enabling growth and success for our clients through deep sector expertise, candid advice, and a differentiated, highly productive culture. With more than 1,700 employees across 60 offices world-wide, we offer our clients the scale needed to meet their capital needs with local support from experts in the field. Learn more about the firm 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, well-being, our benefits program and how we are here for our employees and their families today, tomorrow and beyond here.
The anticipated salary for Phoenix based individuals expressing interest in this position is $125,000 – $150,000 per year. Most of the compensation for this position comes from the annual incentive that is granted based on personal and team performance. Placement within this range is dependent upon level of experience, title, and other factors.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, marital status, status as a protected veteran or status with regard to public assistance.
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