Hikesh Shah
About Hikesh Shah
Hikesh Shah is an Investment Banking Associate at Piper Sandler in New York, where he has worked since 2022. He has a diverse background in finance, having held various roles in investment banking, risk advisory, and financial planning across multiple firms.
Current Role at Piper Sandler
Hikesh Shah currently serves as an Investment Banking Associate at Piper Sandler in New York, United States. He has held this position since 2022 and has accumulated two years of experience in this role. His responsibilities include conducting financial analyses, preparing pitch materials, and supporting senior bankers in various investment banking transactions.
Previous Experience at Piper Sandler
Prior to his current role, Hikesh Shah worked as an Investment Banking Summer Associate at Piper Sandler for two months in 2021. During this internship in New York, he gained exposure to the investment banking process, assisting with financial modeling and market analysis.
Professional Background
Hikesh Shah has a diverse professional background, having worked in both industry and advisory firms. He served as an Energy Risk Advisory Consultant at Ernst & Young from 2009 to 2011 in Houston, Texas. He also held the position of Senior Financial Planning Analyst at UniversalPegasus International from 2017 to 2020, and worked as a Senior Associate - Valuation at Hein & Associates in 2016.
Education and Expertise
Hikesh Shah earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management, completing the program from 2020 to 2022. He also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Finance from the University of Houston, where he studied from 2005 to 2009. His expertise includes Excel-based financial modeling, DCF valuation, and three-statement forecasting.
Market Research Experience
Hikesh Shah has performed market research focusing on supply and demand trends within the Oil & Gas sector. His experience in annual corporate budgeting and collaboration with managers at all organizational levels further enhances his analytical capabilities.