Career Opportunities

Overview

At Piper Jaffray, we value integrity, entrepreneurial spirit, energy, effective communication and client-relationship skills. The success of our business relies heavily on individuals and their ability to work closely in a dynamic, team-driven environment. The right fit makes all the difference.

We pride ourselves on hiring the best people and empowering them to use their skills, innovation and creativity to find the right solutions for our clients. We look for people who like to critically analyze and solve problems. As we further our commitment to global capital markets, we continue to seek people from diverse backgrounds and people who are interested in other cultures.

Guiding Principles

Our guiding principles remain the foundation for our firm and culture.

We create and implement superior financial solutions for our clients. Serving clients is our fundamental purpose.

We earn our clients' trust by delivering the best guidance and service.

Great people working together as a team are our competitive advantage.

As we serve, we are committed to these core values:

Always place our clients' interests first.

Conduct ourselves with integrity and treat others with respect.

Work in partnership with our clients and each other.

Maintain a high quality environment that attracts, retains and develops the best people.

Contribute our talents and resources to serve the communities in which we live and work.

Our Culture

As a partnership of leaders, Piper Jaffray cultivates excellence—we attract, retain, inspire and reward the kind of highly motivated, talented and committed professionals it takes to be the best in the business. We offer flexible benefits, competitive compensation and support in an energizing environment to help our employees succeed.

At Piper Jaffray, we believe that inclusion and diversity yield the broader ideas and perspectives, innovation, leadership and excellence that are critical to our business success. By intentionally reaching out to people from all backgrounds and experiences, we unleash the full potential of our individual and collective efforts and open new market opportunities. As well as seeking talent from diverse backgrounds, we embrace those who are interested in other cultures as we continue our expansion into global markets. We take an inclusive approach to everything we do, from our campus recruiting programs to our diverse board of directors to our international team.

Benefits

Our compensation program is designed to attract, motivate and retain talented employees. Your benefits may include salary, commissions, bonus and stock-based awards. We also provide comprehensive retirement and health and welfare benefit programs.

Health and welfare benefits

• Medical, dental and vision benefits for full-time and regular part-time employees
• Employees can cover either their spouse or other qualified adult in addition to eligible dependent children
• Life insurance
• Long- and short-term disability

Pre-tax payroll deductions for:

• Qualified health care expenses
• Qualified child/dependent care expenses
• Work-related mass transit expenses
• Work-related parking expenses

Retirement plan

• 401(k) saving and investment plan
• Pretax and Roth contributions
• Company match

Work and life programs

• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Corporate wellness
• Adoption assistance
• Life Works: employee assistance program
• Discounts on Piper Jaffray financial products and services
• Mother's room for nursing mothers