High-profile deals, major growth, the right people behind you. Grow far at Baird.
Baird offers a different kind of start to a career in investment banking, built on high-performing teams and a culture that supports your growth. Here, you’ll build skills through real transactions, close collaboration with peers and mentors, and a culture focused on shared success.
What You’ll Do
Learn by doing and be trusted with meaningful work from the jump
Provide analytical support on public offerings, financing transactions and other financial advisory services for our clients
Contribute to business development efforts through research, analysis, and preparation for client meetings and pitches
Work side-by-side with both junior and senior investment bankers, gaining hands-on experience across every stage of a deal
Partner across the investment banking and sales & trading platforms to drive transaction advisory and deal execution
Use AI tools like Rogo and auxi to streamline the creation of pitch books and models, and employ data visualization software like Power BI to generate data-driven insights and reports for client materials
What You’ll Gain
The kind of environment that turns early talent into lasting careers
Contribute to every stage of a transaction, from conducting research to facilitating due diligence
Gain insight into how teams collaborate across geographies, sectors, and specialties to support client objectives
Take on meaningful responsibility and contribute to conversations with investor and corporate management clients around the world
Grow in a culture built on respect and shared values, where ambition and collaboration go hand-in-hand and hard work is recognized through opportunity
What It Takes
We’re looking for people who want to go far, and go together
A candidate energized by learning, teamwork, and real responsibility
12–24 months of full-time work experience (investment banking preferred)
A proven academic record and a passion for finance (a finance degree is helpful, but not required)
Drive, resilience, and a strong work ethic
Ability to work independently and thrive in a collaborative setting
Strong mathematical, writing, and verbal skills; relevant software proficiency
SIE and Series 79 licensing preferred (or the ability to obtain them quickly)
Experience with AI tools such as Rogo, CoPilot, and auxi is preferred
Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar
Compensation and Benefits:
$110,000 - $125,000 annual salary with bonus potential
Compensation and bonus are commensurate with experience, performance and/or GIB profitability
In addition to a strong culture that is focused on health and well-being, our organization offers competitive total compensation packages and comprehensive benefits including: protected Friday night and Saturdays, periodic sabbaticals during career, shareholder opportunities, mandatory paid time off (PTO) and robust 401k match and profit-sharing contribution
Note to External Recruiters / Search Firms: Baird does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not compensate for any placement resulting from such submissions. Any unsolicited resumes received will not be treated as valid applications.
Baird is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status.
Baird is committed to diversity and provides employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, military service, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.
Skills Required
- 12-24 months of full-time work experience (investment banking preferred)
- Strong mathematical, writing, and verbal skills
- SIE and Series 79 licensing preferred or ability to obtain quickly
- Experience with AI tools such as Rogo, CoPilot, and auxi is preferred
- Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar
Baird Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Baird and has not been reviewed or approved by Baird.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings are positioned as a major strength, including a strong 401(k) with matching and profit-sharing contributions, plus access to financial planning support. Long-term wealth building is further reinforced through employee ownership and stock purchase opportunities.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits are framed as generous, including unlimited PTO in some descriptions, paid holidays, and paid volunteer time. Flex time and work-from-home options are also included as part of the broader work-life package.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, and mental health support, alongside wellness programs and HSA/FSA options. Preventive care and employer contributions toward HSA/deductibles are highlighted as part of the design.
Baird Insights
What We Do
Founded in 1919, Baird has guided families, businesses, communities and institutions toward their financial goals for a century. Today employee-owned Baird offers wealth management, investment banking, asset management, institutional sales and trading, equity research, public finance and private equity services through more than 160 offices in the United States, Europe and Asia. Baird manages and oversees more than $305 billion in assets for clients around the world and employs more than 4,600 associates. Baird has been one of FORTUNE’s 100 Best Companies to Work For® since 2004, and is committed to policies and practices that provide equal employment opportunity at all times. These non-discriminatory practices apply to all areas of employment including: hiring, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits and educational opportunities. “Baird” is the marketing name for Robert W. Baird & Co., Incorporated and subsidiaries and affiliates worldwide. For more information, please visit www.rwbaird.com.



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