Samantha Freres
About Samantha Freres
Samantha Freres is an Investment Banking Associate at Piper Sandler, where she has worked since 2021. She has a background in corporate finance and mergers and acquisitions, having previously held positions at U.S. Bank, UnitedHealth Group, and Piper Sandler.
Work at Piper Sandler
Samantha Freres currently holds the position of Investment Banking Associate at Piper Sandler, where she has been employed since 2021. In this role, she engages in various investment banking activities, contributing to the firm's projects and client relationships. Prior to her current position, she served as an Investment Banking Analyst at Piper Sandler from 2019 to 2021, where she developed her skills in financial analysis and deal execution.
Previous Experience in Investment Banking
Before joining Piper Sandler, Samantha Freres worked at UnitedHealth Group as a Mergers & Acquisitions Analyst in Business Development from 2018 to 2019. During her time there, she focused on analyzing potential mergers and acquisitions, contributing to strategic business decisions. Additionally, she completed a Corporate Finance Internship at U.S. Bank in 2017, which provided her with foundational experience in corporate finance.
Education and Expertise
Samantha Freres earned her Bachelor's degree from St. Olaf College, where she studied Economics, Spanish, and Finance from 2014 to 2018. This educational background equipped her with a strong understanding of economic principles, financial markets, and analytical skills, which she applies in her current role in investment banking.
Background
Samantha Freres is based in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area, where she has built her career in finance and investment banking. Her professional journey includes significant roles in various financial institutions, allowing her to gain diverse experience in corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, and investment banking.