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 55 reviews)); "Good work life balance" ((in 12 reviews)); "Benefits are good." ((in 7 reviews)); "Compensation is great, especially for the Twin Cities" ((in 5 reviews)); "Strong Leadership and good operational team" ((in 4 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 19 reviews)); "Long hours even if you're not an investment banker" ((in 12 reviews)); "Poor management" ((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))

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

1.0

Feb 11, 2020

Waste of 3 years

Securities operations specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Free trading but now everywhere gives you free trade. My chair in my cube was comfortable.

Cons

Company says one thing and does another. Constant revolving door of employees coming and going. Only way to get more money is the leave. Benefits were so terrible. I can only imagine if you had a serious medical condition occur you would be bankrupt unless you had a rich family member. Only way to get a promotion is to have attended Ivy league school or have an Uncle or someone you know who is already in investment banking or research.

2.0

May 3, 2019

Misguided Principles & Failed Promises

Managing director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They spend a lot of time crafting an image of partnership and guiding principles.

Cons

They do not behave organizationally as they advertise. Partnership is discouraged if not obstructed. Principles are ignored in favor of $$ upon exit.

4.0

Aug 12, 2018

Analyst

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

-Great firm to build a career and work with incredibly smart people -Very fast paced yet people are willing to teach you if you don't know something

Cons

-Hours were sometimes unsustainable -Senior management could have a bit more involvement in mentorship

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