Institutional Energy Sales Specialist

Job Description:

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.

We are currently seeking an Institutional Energy Sales Specialist to join our Equities team at our New York, NY office.

About the Role

This role is ideal for a candidate who has built a strong foundation in institutional energy sales or energy research and is ready to transition into a broader equities sales platform. The successful candidate will leverage deep energy sector expertise to serve institutional clients, support equity capital markets activity, and contribute to the continued growth of our energy franchise across domestic and international markets.

You will work closely with senior sales professionals, research analysts, and investment banking teams to deliver differentiated investment ideas and energy sector insights to a diverse base of institutional clients, including hedge funds, long-only funds, sovereign wealth funds, and multi-strategy funds.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of the firm's energy equities business across the U.S., Canada, and Europe by engaging institutional clients with timely, relevant investment ideas and market commentary

• Provide specialist investment guidance to energy sector institutional investors, assessing market trends, identifying investment opportunities, and communicating strategic recommendations

• Market energy-specific equity products to major institutional clients, including Road Shows, IPOs, Follow-on Offerings, and firm research product

• Build and manage client relationships with energy-focused institutional investors, serving as a trusted point of contact and ensuring the firm maintains its status as a valued partner

• Collaborate with research analysts and investment banking teams to pitch and support the execution of equity capital markets transactions within the energy sector

• Assist in managing energy sector marketing strategy, including investor conferences, analyst marketing events, and Non-Deal Roadshows (NDRs)

• Develop and expand knowledge of global energy market dynamics, including the positioning of private and public energy companies within institutional investment portfolios and the broader stock market

• Support account management of specialist energy accounts, ensuring consistent client engagement and high service standards

• Contribute to energy sector distribution efforts across the broader equities platform by coordinating with corporate access and equities management teams

• Participate in public-facing energy sector discussions and industry events to help elevate the firm's brand and share market expertise

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or a closely related field with 3–5 years of progressive experience in institutional energy sales, energy research, or a related field

• Master's degree (MBA or equivalent) in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or closely related field preferred, with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience

• FINRA Series 7 and Series 63 licenses required, or willingness to obtain upon hire

• 3–5 years of institutional energy sales or energy research experience, with demonstrated knowledge of the energy sector and its investment landscape

• Experience working with hedge funds, long-only funds, sovereign wealth funds, and/or multi-strategy funds as it relates to investment decision-making in the energy space

• Familiarity with sell-side equity research analysis and the ability to synthesize and communicate research-driven investment ideas

• Exposure to equity capital markets transactions, including IPOs, follow-on offerings, and roadshows, in partnership with investment banking teams

• Experience supporting or managing energy sector marketing initiatives, including conferences, NDRs, and analyst marketing

• Deep energy sector expertise with the ability to identify market trends, investment opportunities, and sector-specific risks

• Strong client connectivity and relationship-building skills, with a proven ability to develop and maintain relationships with energy-focused institutional investors

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present investment ideas clearly and persuasively to institutional audiences

• Self-starter mentality with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a high-performance team environment

• Strong multi-tasking and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Willingness and ability to travel up to 30–50% domestically and internationally to meet with current and prospective clients

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.

In equities, our sales & trading teams facilitate public offerings in our core sectors and dedicate significant levels of firm capital to ensure the highest aftermarket support. We are a market maker and/or transact in 2,500 securities, offering traditional, algorithmic and program trading approaches. Our 50+ senior analysts produce industry-leading, deep-sector research on more than 1,000 stocks under coverage, including one of the largest small/mid cap coverage universes on the Street. We empower our investors with focused, best-in-class macro research. Our Institutional Investor top-ranked analysts utilize independent processes that provide impartial insights into economic trends, energy, portfolio strategy, technical analysis, policy actions and political developments. Learn more about our equities 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, well-being, our benefits program and how we are here for our employees and their families today, tomorrow and beyond here.

The anticipated starting salary range for individuals expressing interest in this position is $125,000 - $200,000 per year.  Placement within this range is dependent upon level of experience, location and other factors.  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.

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.

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