Ben Volden
About Ben Volden
Ben Volden is a Vice President at Piper Sandler, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in investment banking and corporate development, having held positions at Houlihan Lokey, BMO Capital Markets, and Cargill.
Current Role at Piper Sandler
Ben Volden serves as Vice President at Piper Sandler, a position he has held since 2021. He operates in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where he contributes to the firm's investment banking services. His role involves managing client relationships and leading financial transactions, leveraging his extensive experience in the investment banking sector.
Previous Experience in Investment Banking
Before joining Piper Sandler, Ben Volden worked at BMO Capital Markets as Vice President of Investment Banking from 2019 to 2021. In this role, he was involved in various financial advisory services and capital market transactions. Prior to that, he was an Investment Banking Associate at Houlihan Lokey from 2015 to 2017, where he gained foundational experience in investment banking.
Corporate Development Experience at Cargill
Ben Volden was employed at Cargill as Manager of Corporate Development from 2017 to 2019. In this capacity, he focused on strategic initiatives and corporate finance projects, contributing to the company's growth and development strategies.
Educational Background in Finance
Ben Volden holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management, where he studied Corporate Finance & Investment Banking and Strategic Management. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Iowa State University - Ivy College of Business, providing him with a solid foundation in financial principles.