Piper Sandler reviews

-Considers itself a family-oriented firm, which means senior execs leave much earlier (guess who's left to do the work?) -Compensation tapers off compared to peers at more senior levels, which affects drive to bring high-quality deals to the firm -Some groups do much more interesting work than others; hours can vary greatly too -In spite of stated focus on ethical practices, petty politics very much present among upper management -Performance and contributions of branch offices is often overlooked -Corporate missions statements often feel insubstantial

There are certain cliques that if you manage to find yourself on the outside of your career will either progress slowly or stall altogether. First impressions count for a lot. There is a certain amount of stress involved in this industry as a whole that I honestly admit I saw filter down to employees - on several occasions I saw employees exiting the building on a stretcher and some of these people were young and in reasonable shape. Also, as layoffs occurred multiple responsibilities filtered down to those remaining. Company takes much notice of physical appearance - if you're trim, fit, dress well and can conduct yourself professionally you will do well. Competitive atmosphere may be too much for some.