Sophie Fries
About Sophie Fries
Sophie Fries is an Investment Banking Analyst at Piper Sandler in New York, having started her role in 2023. She holds Bachelor's degrees in Finance and Political Science from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and Washington University in St. Louis, respectively.
Work at Piper Sandler
Sophie Fries currently serves as an Investment Banking Analyst at Piper Sandler, a role she has held since 2023 in New York, United States. Prior to this position, she worked as an Investment Banking Summer Analyst at the same firm for three months in 2023. Her experiences at Piper Sandler have contributed to her foundational skills in investment banking, which she developed through various academic and professional opportunities.
Education and Expertise
Sophie Fries earned her Bachelor's degree in Finance from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam in 2023. She also studied at Washington University in St. Louis, where she majored in Political Science and Finance with a minor in American Culture Studies, completing her degree in 2023. Her academic background has equipped her with a unique blend of business and humanities perspectives, enhancing her analytical capabilities in the financial sector.
Background
Sophie Fries completed her high school education at Roslyn High School, where she received her High School Diploma in 2020. Her educational journey continued at Washington University in St. Louis, where she developed a strong foundation in both political science and finance. This diverse educational background has informed her approach to investment banking and financial analysis.
Professional Experience
Sophie Fries has accumulated diverse professional experience in the financial services industry. She worked as a Credit Risk Summer Analyst at Goldman Sachs from 2021 to 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Additionally, she served as a Summer Analyst at APG Asset Management in New York in 2021. Her role as a Spring Fellow at Show Me Integrity in St. Louis in 2021 further enhanced her understanding of the financial landscape.
Scholarships and Recognition
During her studies at Washington University in St. Louis, Sophie Fries received the William H. Danforth Scholarship, which recognizes academic excellence and leadership potential. This scholarship reflects her commitment to her education and her aspirations within the financial services industry.