Piper Jaffray, a Minneapolis-based investment bank, has been a Corporate Work Study Program Partner since 2017.
With four great students, Alex, Abril, TJ, and Angelica, they've noticed there are more smiles around the office.
From interacting with clients to shaking hands with the CEO, students feel like part of the Piper Jaffray community. Piper Jaffray's team of students are exposed to a variety of jobs in account services, compliance, conference services, financial risk management and human capital. They also support the reception desk and customer needs over the phone and in-person, deliver and track mail, and stock break rooms.
While they all have important roles in helping the firm function on a day-to-day basis, freshman TJ, who isn't shy, quickly established a relationship with CEO, Chad Abraham. It did not take before long they chatted weekly about his basketball scores from the night before and which school teams TJ played. “I never thought I would have the opportunity to have lunch with the CEO of Piper Jaffray. It was an exciting experience!” said TJ. After their initial conversation, Chad made it a point to connect with all the student workers over lunch. Abraham recognizes the drive and professionalism of the students and is excited to partner in their continued growth as young professionals.
