Samantha Wood
About Samantha Wood
Samantha Wood is an incoming Investment Banking Summer Analyst with a strong background in finance and economics. She currently holds positions at Heights Capital Corporation and BNY Mellon, and has served in various analytical roles throughout her academic and professional career.
Work at Piper Sandler
Samantha Wood is currently an Incoming Investment Banking Summer Analyst at Piper Sandler, a position she began in 2023. This role involves working on financial analysis, modeling, and supporting investment banking transactions. Piper Sandler is known for its focus on providing advisory services in various sectors, including healthcare, technology, and financial services.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
In addition to her role at Piper Sandler, Samantha Wood serves as a Third-Year Analyst at Heights Capital Corporation since 2022. She also holds the position of Co-President of the Boston College Economics Association, where she has been active since 2021. Furthermore, she is currently working as an Investment Management Summer Analyst at BNY Mellon in 2023. These roles reflect her commitment to gaining extensive experience in finance and economics.
Education and Expertise
Samantha Wood is pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Economics with minors in Finance and Managing for Social Impact and the Public Good at Boston College, expected to graduate in 2025. She participated in the Summer Management Catalyst Program at Boston College in 2022, which provided her with management training. Additionally, she is studying at Nova School of Business and Economics for the Fall Semester of 2023.
Previous Experience
Before her current positions, Samantha Wood worked as a Summer Venture Capital Analyst at Visible Ventures in 2022 for one month. This role involved analyzing potential investment opportunities and supporting the venture capital team in Boston, Massachusetts. Her previous experience contributes to her understanding of the finance and investment sectors.
Academic Background
Samantha Wood completed her high school education at the University School of Milwaukee, earning her High School Diploma from 2018 to 2021. Her academic journey continued at Boston College, where she has developed a strong foundation in economics and finance, preparing her for her future career in investment banking.