Christopher Friend
About Christopher Friend
Christopher Friend is an incoming Investment Banking Analyst with a background in finance and risk management. He has experience working with Rabobank and Piper Sandler, and he holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Notre Dame.
Work at Piper Sandler
Christopher Friend is currently employed at Piper Sandler as an Incoming Investment Banking Analyst. He has been associated with the firm since 2021. Prior to his current role, he served as an Investment Banking Summer Analyst at Piper Sandler for two months in 2021, gaining experience in investment banking operations and financial analysis.
Education and Expertise
Christopher Friend earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a focus on Finance from the University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business. His studies spanned from 2018 to 2022. He also attended Fordham Preparatory School from 2014 to 2018, where he completed his secondary education.
Background
Christopher Friend has a diverse background in finance and investment banking. He completed a Corporate Risk & Treasury Management Summer Analyst position at Rabobank in 2020 for two months in New York. Additionally, he participated in a Summer Externship at Tourmalet Advisors in 2019 for one month in Fairfield, Connecticut, and attended the Adventis Financial Modeling Workshop in 2019 for one month in Notre Dame, Indiana.
Leadership Experience
In 2020, Christopher Friend served as Project Leader for the Bank of America Leveraged Finance Advisory Project through the Student International Business Council (SIBC). This role involved leading a team in financial advisory services, enhancing his leadership and project management skills.