Ella Cooney
About Ella Cooney
Ella Cooney is an Investment Banking Associate at Piper Sandler, where she has worked since 2022. She has previous experience as an Investment Banking Analyst at Piper Sandler and as a Senior Associate at EY, among other roles in finance and public relations.
Current Role at Piper Sandler
Ella Cooney currently serves as an Investment Banking Associate at Piper Sandler, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she contributes to various investment banking projects and client engagements. Her experience in this capacity builds on her previous role as an Investment Banking Analyst at the same firm, where she worked from 2020 to 2021.
Previous Experience at Piper Sandler
Before becoming an Investment Banking Associate, Ella Cooney worked as an Investment Banking Analyst at Piper Sandler from 2020 to 2021. During her time in this role, she gained valuable experience in financial analysis and client management, which prepared her for her current position.
Experience at EY
Ella Cooney worked at EY as a Senior Associate from 2017 to 2020. In this role, she was involved in various audit and advisory projects. Prior to this, she completed a Summer Internship at EY in 2016, where she gained foundational experience in the field.
Educational Background
Ella Cooney studied at Washington University in St. Louis, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and Finance from 2013 to 2017. During her time at the university, she also served as a Teaching Assistant for Financial Accounting and Organizational Behavior courses.
Early Career and Internships
Ella Cooney began her career with various internships. She interned at Cooney Faulkner & Stevens, LLC in 2012 and at Merrill Lynch as a Seasonal Client Associate in 2015. Additionally, she worked as a Public Relations Consultant at Ogilvy & Mather for two months in 2016 and participated in community consulting through Washington University in St. Louis.