Administrative Assistant (Finance)
About Piper Sandler
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.
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 three decades. 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 Critical Role - The Job
We are currently looking for an Administrative Assistant in Denver, Colorado.
The primary objective of this position is to provide high-level executive support to a number of senior team members with the Special District Group. 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 and maturity in interacting 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 essential duties and responsibilities of this role include:
• Provide tailored, responsive, and highly impactful assistance and administrative support to allocated internal customers including:
o Manage calendars and coordinate all scheduling activities.
o Book travel and manage travel needs.
o Compiling expense reports according to company policy utilizing Concur
o Prepare materials for meetings including printing, copying, and binding presentations and other documents.
o Troubleshoot day-to-day technology issues.
o Support the execution of individual events including closing dinners, client, and consultant meetings.
o Manage email (where requested).
o Complete ad hoc administrative and operations projects as required.
o Provide back up support to other members of the SDG Operations team as required
• Contribute to all aspects of SDG Operations when required, including:
o HR systems and practices: Support the execution of performance management and growth processes and systems including recruitment and onboarding.
o Communications systems and activities: Support internal communication practices, including meetings, distribution of announcements, and project related updates.
o IT systems: Collaborate with the PSC IT team to support SDG teams' access and use of technology platforms and hardware.
o Facilities & Office Management: Contribute to office management practices (including purchasing supplies, managing, and maintaining physical space and furnishings).
o Participate in high impact HR efforts and contribute to team culture:Contribute to building and sustaining team engagement, morale, and a high performing culture.
About The Ideal Candidates - You
• At least 2 years of administrative experience, preferably in the banking, finance, legal or professional services sectors
• Ability to perform role accountabilities diplomatically and discretely
• Is calm and emotionally self-regulated, particularly during periods of high pressure
• Demonstrates initiative and confidence in containing and solving problems before others are impacted
• Well organized, attention to detail while managing competing priorities and varying banker expectations
• Responds to unexpected requests and disruptions and shifting priorities with openness and adaptability
• Plans and organizes their own work by establishing clear tasks, confirming priorities, and using tools to organize time effectively, and keeps stakeholders informed of project/program status
• Works cooperatively and sensitively with others, taking their needs, personalities, cultures, and styles into consideration
• Experience with Microsoft Office required, including Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Seeking a full-time in-person role in our downtown Denver location
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 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 foremployment 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 salary for Colorado-based individuals expressing interest in this position is $75,000 per year; thisposition is eligible for annual incentive compensation.
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