Campus Recruiting – 2026 Investment Banking Summer Analyst - Burlingame

June 6, 2026

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Piper Sandler is hiring undergraduate students for their 2026 Investment Banking Summer Analyst Internship in Burlingame, CA. The 10-week program includes formal training, networking events, and hands-on experience in financial modeling and capital markets. Candidates should be graduating by mid-2027 and possess skills in Microsoft Office and teamwork. The internship serves as a pathway to full-time Analyst positions. Piper Sandler emphasizes diversity and employee well-being. At Piper Sandler, we connect capital with opportunity to build a better future. We believe that diverse teams with unique backgrounds, skills and experiences yield more innovative solutions. This is reflected in our commitment to engage, hire, and retain bright, committed people to work in partnership within an inclusive environment that allows each person to achieve personal success and add value to our teams and communities. The Summer Analyst Program Piper Sandler is currently seeking undergraduate students for our 2026 Investment Banking Summer Analyst Internship Program. Summer Analysts generally work 10 weeks within an industry or product group in Investment Banking and have the opportunity to learn financial modeling and basic analysis of companies and industries, as well as gain an understanding of the dynamics of the capital markets. The Internship Program includes one week of formal training held near Piper Sandler’s Minneapolis, MN headquarters. Interns will also be invited attend networking events during the program. Our Investment Banking internships are a direct pipeline to our full time Analyst positions for the following year. In our Burlingame, CA office, summer analysts are placed within the following sectors: Technology Qualifications: • Anticipated graduation date from an undergraduate institution of December 2026 or May/June 2027 • Seeking a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or another business-related field • Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills • Leadership and teamwork skills • Willingness and desire to learn • Prior to the start of the internship, it is beneficial for interns to have taken finance and accounting courses or self-study. Training will be provided prior to the start of the internship. 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 investment banking clients have access to unparalleled guidance through our deep product and sector expertise and ready access to global capital. We take pride in providing our clients with thoughtful advice and diligent execution, no matter the economic environment. Our investment banking group partners with corporate clients and financial sponsors to provide advisory and financing services related to mergers and acquisitions, equity and debt capital markets, private placements, restructuring and corporate & venture services. We offer in-depth knowledge and industry relationships in our core sectors of chemicals, consumer, diversified industrials & services, energy & power, financial services, healthcare and technology. Learn more about our investment banking 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. 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. The anticipated starting salary for individuals expressing interest in this position is $110,000 per year. 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.

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