Investment Banking Analyst - M&A

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. ​ We are currently hiring analysts across our Consumer, Healthcare, Industrial, and Tech & Services groups. ​​ Provide analytical support across mergers and acquisitions, public offerings, and other financial advisory services​ Work with your team to prepare company valuations, build financial models, and create marketing materials​ 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 ​ 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 The kind of environment that turns early talent into lasting careers​ 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​ 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)​ Strong mathematical, writing, and verbal skills; relevant software proficiency​ Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar 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 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.