Payton Fraser
About Payton Fraser
Payton Fraser is an Investment Banking Analyst currently working at Piper Sandler in the San Francisco Bay Area. She has a background in private equity and leadership roles, having previously worked at Main Post Partners and founded The Women's Network at Duke University.
Current Role at Piper Sandler
Payton Fraser currently serves as an Investment Banking Analyst at Piper Sandler. She has been in this role since 2023, contributing to various investment banking projects in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her responsibilities include financial analysis, modeling, and assisting in the execution of transactions.
Previous Experience in Private Equity
Prior to her current position, Payton Fraser worked as a Private Equity Summer Analyst at Main Post Partners in 2022. This role lasted for three months and took place in the San Francisco Bay Area, where she gained experience in evaluating investment opportunities and conducting market research.
Leadership at The Women's Network
Payton Fraser was the Vice President and Founder of The Women's Network at Duke University from 2021 to 2022. In this capacity, she played a key role in promoting networking and professional development for women. She also served as the Lead Recruiter for the organization for three months in 2021.
Educational Background
Payton Fraser completed her Bachelor of Arts degree at Duke University, where she studied Psychology, Markets & Management, and Sociology from 2018 to 2022. She furthered her education at The Fuqua School of Business at Duke University, earning a Master's degree in Management Studies from 2022 to 2023. Earlier, she attended Campolindo High School from 2014 to 2018 and ACS International Schools from 2015 to 2016.
Experience as a Summer Analyst
In 2020, Payton Fraser worked as a Summer Analyst at Goodby Silverstein & Partners for one month in the San Francisco Bay Area. This role provided her with exposure to the advertising industry and allowed her to develop analytical skills relevant to her career in finance.