
A culture of partnership
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Our Mission
To recruit, develop, retain and engage a diverse, high-performing team
Our business enables bright, committed people to work in partnership within an environment that allows each person to achieve at a high level. We commit to encouraging and valuing inclusivity because every partner contributes unique perspectives that help us best serve our clients. By fulfilling this pledge, we believe we will exceed the expectations of our employees, clients and shareholders.
Employee Resource Groups
Our employee resource groups support engagement and connection for all employees. Each network is open to all and employees are encouraged to join any that are of interest. The firm has cultivated the following networks:
Multicultural Network
To proactively help Piper Sandler unlock the power of multicultural diversity and inclusion by promoting racial and cultural awareness within our firm and our communities.
Pride Network
The Pride Network is dedicated to fostering the inclusion of LGBTQ+ employees and their allies through awareness, education, empowerment, and involvement with the communities in which we live and work.
Veterans Network
The Veterans Network supports former military personnel within and beyond Piper Sandler. This group serves as an internal resource for community engagement, training, events and recruiting initiatives, as well as to assist veterans in their transition to the corporate workforce.
Women's Network
The Women’s Network is an inclusive, companywide network designed to foster gender equality through networking, career development, philanthropy and informal mentorship.
Young Professionals Network
YPN provides a forum for employees to develop professionally, build lasting connections, foster collaboration across the firm, and enrich the communities in which we live and work.
Recruiting Top Talent
Career Exploration Program (CEP)
Our Career Exploration Program (CEP) is a two-day program for undergraduate students to learn more about Piper Sandler and our opportunities and start to develop skills as future young professionals in financial services. The CEP is designed to enhance diversity and inclusion in our profession. To that end, Piper Sandler encourages talented undergraduate sophomore students whose life experiences, demonstrated interests and achievements can contribute to our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion to apply. All are welcome to apply.
Piper Sandler MBA Fellowship Program
The Piper Sandler MBA Fellowship Program is within our MBA summer associate internship and is designed to enhance diversity and inclusion in our profession. All are welcome to apply, and Piper Sandler encourages talented MBA students, whose life experiences, demonstrated interests and achievements can contribute to our commitment to diversity, inclusion and excellence, to apply.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council
The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council serves as a means for employees to connect with one another to promote a greater awareness and understanding of inclusion and diversity across the firm. The council works to advance the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Mission to recruit, develop, include, retain and engage a diverse, high-performing workforce.