Ellie Wanninger
About Ellie Wanninger
Ellie Wanninger is an Investment Banking Analyst at Piper Sandler, where she has worked since 2022, focusing on the consumer sector. She previously held summer analyst positions at Piper Sandler and Stone Arch Capital and graduated with a BA in Economics and a minor in Applied Mathematics from Pepperdine University.
Current Role at Piper Sandler
Ellie Wanninger serves as an Investment Banking Analyst at Piper Sandler, a position she has held since 2022. She works on the Consumer Team, focusing on investment banking within the consumer sector. Her role involves analyzing market trends, conducting financial modeling, and supporting client transactions. Wanninger's transition from a summer analyst role to a full-time position demonstrates her commitment and expertise in the field.
Previous Experience at Piper Sandler
Prior to her current role, Ellie Wanninger was an Investment Banking Summer Analyst at Piper Sandler in 2021. During her two-month tenure in New York, she gained valuable experience in investment banking processes and client interactions. This role provided her with foundational skills that she has built upon in her current position.
Experience at Stone Arch Capital
Ellie Wanninger worked as a Private Equity Summer Analyst at Stone Arch Capital in 2020. This two-month role in Minneapolis allowed her to explore private equity investment strategies and engage in financial analysis. Her experience at Stone Arch Capital contributed to her understanding of investment dynamics and portfolio management.
Educational Background
Ellie Wanninger studied at Pepperdine University from 2018 to 2021, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics with a minor in Applied Mathematics. This educational background provided her with a strong foundation in economic theory and quantitative analysis. Earlier, she attended Breck School from 2009 to 2018, completing her primary and secondary education.
Early Career at Lakes | Sotheby's International Realty
Before entering the finance sector, Ellie Wanninger worked as a Personal Assistant at Lakes | Sotheby's International Realty from 2017 to 2021. In this role, she supported real estate operations in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. This experience helped her develop organizational and communication skills that are beneficial in her current investment banking career.