- Piper Sandler Companies (PIPR, Financial) appoints Jim Roney as a managing director in their technology investment banking team.
- Jim Roney brings extensive experience from Guggenheim Securities and Moelis & Company.
- Roney will be based in the Chicago office and aims to further strengthen Piper Sandler's advisory services for technology clients.
Piper Sandler Companies (PIPR), a prominent investment bank, has announced the appointment of Jim Roney as a managing director in their technology investment banking team. Roney will operate out of the company's Chicago office, reinforcing the firm's capabilities in advising technology companies. His arrival is set to provide an immediate positive impact, according to Steven Schmidt, co-head of the technology investment banking division at Piper Sandler.
Jim Roney joins Piper Sandler from Guggenheim Securities, where he led the Legal and GRC Technology and Services practice after covering IT Services. Before his successful tenure at Guggenheim, Roney was vice president at Moelis & Company and began his investment banking career with Barclays. Roney's background also includes seven years in strategy consulting with Accenture and PricewaterhouseCoopers. His academic credentials feature a bachelor's degree from Boston College and an MBA from The University of Michigan.
Brian White, co-head of technology investment banking at Piper Sandler, expressed enthusiasm about Roney's addition, highlighting the firm's commitment to expanding its coverage and delivering top-notch services to technology clients. Roney himself expressed excitement about joining the growing team, noting Piper Sandler's collaborative approach and strong reputation in high-growth technology sectors, which align well with his expertise in legal and GRC areas.
Piper Sandler Companies, with a market cap of $4.21 billion, operates in the capital markets sector, providing securities brokerage and investment banking services through various regional subsidiaries. The firm continues to enhance its service offerings and team capabilities, maintaining a strong focus on strategic growth within key industry sectors.
