Is Piper Sandler a good company to work for?

Piper Sandler has an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5, based on over 430 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 6% over the last 12 months. 68% of employees would recommend working at Piper Sandler to a friend and 73% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Piper Sandler have been left by employees working as Associate , Analyst and Investment Banking Analyst .

Does Piper Sandler pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Piper Sandler employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Piper Sandler. This rating has decreased by 9% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Piper Sandler?

68% of Piper Sandler employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Piper Sandler 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Piper Sandler?

Investment Banking Analyst (66) , Analyst (38) , Associate (22) , Investment Banking Summer Analyst (21) , Equity Research Associate (9) , Intern (9) , Executive Assistant (8) , IB Analyst (7) , Managing Director (7) , Vice President (7) , Investment Banking Associate (5) , Director (4) , Fixed Income Intern (4) , Assistant Vice President (3) , Business Analyst (3)

What are the pros of working at Piper Sandler according to real employee reviews?

"Great people working at the company who genuinely care about your well" ((in 50 reviews)); "Good work life balance" ((in 13 reviews)); "Benefits are good." ((in 8 reviews)); "Friendly team" ((in 7 reviews)); "Compensation is great, especially for the Twin Cities" ((in 6 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Piper Sandler according to real employee reviews?

"Hours are long (its IB) but relatively good WL balance compared to other banks in Houston." ((in 18 reviews)); "Long hours even if you're not an investment banker" ((in 12 reviews)); "The pay could be better" ((in 10 reviews)); "Inexperienced senior management incapable of sourcing deals that will actually close" ((in 8 reviews)); "Managers are awful and they act entitled." ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about Piper Sandler layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Piper Sandler layoffs and their outlook for job security at Piper Sandler in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Piper Sandler locations?

Minneapolis , New York , San Francisco , Chicago , Houston , Charlotte , Denver , Boston , Los Angeles , Philadelphia , Pittsburgh , Birmingham , Richmond , Milwaukee , Phoenix , Memphis , Sacramento , Burlingame , Union City , Greenwich , Baton Rouge , Seattle , Minneapolis , Midtown New York

Piper Sandler reviews

3.9

68% would recommend to a friend

(342 total reviews)

Chad Abraham

99% approve of CEO

73% positive business outlook

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Piper Sandler has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 342 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Piper Sandler employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Financial Services industry (3.6 stars).

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342 reviews

3.0

Apr 18, 2009

Piper pays well but doesn't care about its employees.

Investment banking associate

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Pros

The compensation and benefits are good. If you are in the midwest it is one of the few banks that is in MN so the location is good if that is where you want to be. IF you want a resume builder for the IB experience it is a decent place to be.

Cons

As with all investment banks right now layoffs are a huge concern Piper does not concern itself with its analysts or associates and barely concerns itself with vps and principals. I have seen layoffs at all levels. They don't give much effort to keeping even the good people. Senior management is not really concerned about mentoring and giving you tools to advance.

3.0

Mar 21, 2009

Piper a great place to work with some reservations

Anonymous employee

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Pros

The benefits, facilities, office equipment and people are great. The company even has facilities for bicycle commuting with a card-key accessible locker/shower room. There is a nursing mothers room as well as a room to take a nap if you're feeling under the weather and you can then go back to work if you feel up to it. There are some sides that show the company cares for and supports its employees. The building is recently constructed, modern, well lit and in a easily accessible location. The work can be stimulating, interesting and there were many opportunities to learn at Piper.

Cons

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.

5.0

Nov 12, 2008

Very good culture and access to deals and sr bankers.

Associate

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Great company. Will weather the storm better than other mid market banks. As an analyst, you generally work directly with the senior bankers on the team. In general the teamwork is better than exists with my friends at bulge bracket banks. Some very strong sector bankers. This is much more stable environment than i'm hearing from my friends at other banks in town.

Cons

Not on the high end of comp compared with bulge firms. Sometimes difficult to know where you stand, but my banker has been helpful.

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