Vanessa Jiao
About Vanessa Jiao
Vanessa Jiao is an incoming Investment Banking Summer Analyst at Piper Sandler, based in Burlingame, California. She has previous experience in private equity and venture capital, and she is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance and a minor in Strategy at Northeastern University.
Work at Piper Sandler
Vanessa Jiao is currently serving as an Incoming Investment Banking Summer Analyst at Piper Sandler, a position she has held since 2023. This role is based in Burlingame, California, and is set to last for one year. In her upcoming position, she will participate in a Technology M&A role, contributing to the firm's investment banking activities.
Previous Experience in Investment Banking
Prior to her role at Piper Sandler, Vanessa Jiao worked as a Private Equity Fall Analyst at Nexa Equity from 2023 to 2024 for seven months in San Francisco, California. She also participated in the Investment Banking Freshman Day on the Job Program at Guggenheim Partners in 2022 for one month. Additionally, she completed the 2023 Summer Insight Series Program at Goldman Sachs for one month.
Education and Expertise
Vanessa Jiao is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance at Northeastern University, where she has been studying since 2021. She is expected to graduate in 2025. Alongside her major, she is also minoring in Strategy. Prior to her university education, she attended Homestead High School from 2017 to 2021.
Experience in Venture Capital
In 2022, Vanessa Jiao served as a Venture Fellow at Amino Capital for three months in Palo Alto, California. This experience provided her with insights into the venture capital landscape and enhanced her understanding of investment strategies.