Spencer Taylor
About Spencer Taylor
Spencer Taylor is an Investment Banking Associate currently working at Piper Sandler in Charlotte, North Carolina. He has a diverse background in investment banking and consulting, with previous roles at NTT DATA Services and experience managing a private equity fund at UNC Kenan-Flagler.
Current Role at Piper Sandler
Spencer Taylor serves as an Investment Banking Associate at Piper Sandler, a position he has held since 2023. His role involves supporting various investment banking activities, including financial analysis, valuation, and the preparation of materials for client presentations. His experience in this capacity builds on his previous role as an Investment Banking Summer Associate at the same firm in 2022.
Previous Experience at NTT DATA Services
Spencer Taylor worked at NTT DATA Services in various capacities from 2016 to 2021. He began as a Consultant from 2016 to 2018, then advanced to Senior Consultant for a five-month period in 2018. Following that, he served as a Principal Consultant from 2019 to 2021. His roles involved providing strategic consulting services and managing client relationships, primarily in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Involvement with UNC Kenan-Flagler Private Equity Fund
Spencer Taylor was a Fund Manager at the UNC Kenan-Flagler Private Equity Fund from 2021 to 2023. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing the fund's investments, conducting due diligence, and managing portfolio companies. This position allowed him to gain practical experience in private equity and investment management during his academic tenure.
Education and Academic Background
Spencer Taylor earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in Finance from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, where he studied from 2021 to 2023. Prior to this, he completed a Bachelor’s degree in Economics at Elon University from 2012 to 2016. His educational background has provided him with a strong foundation in finance and economics, essential for his career in investment banking.
Early Education
Spencer Taylor completed his early education at Woodberry Forest School from 2008 to 2012, followed by Joppenhof Primary School. This foundational education set the stage for his later academic pursuits in business and economics.