Investment Banking Analyst

Baird Investment Banking Analyst OpportunityHigh-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.We are currently hiring analysts across our Consumer, Healthcare, Industrial, and Tech & Services groups.What You'll DoProvide analytical support across mergers and acquisitions, public offerings, and other financial advisory servicesWork with your team to prepare company valuations, build financial models, and create marketing materialsContribute to business development efforts through research, analysis, and preparation for client meetings and pitchesWork side-by-side with both junior and senior investment bankers, gaining hands-on experience across every stage of a dealUse 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 materialsWhat You'll GainContribute to every stage of a transaction, from conducting research to facilitating due diligenceGain insight into how teams collaborate across geographies, sectors, and specialties to support client objectivesTake on meaningful responsibility and contribute to conversations with investor and corporate management clients around the worldGrow in a culture built on respect and shared values, where ambition and collaboration go hand-in-hand and hard work is recognized through opportunityWhat It TakesA candidate energized by learning, teamwork, and real responsibility12–24 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 ethicAbility to work independently and thrive in a collaborative settingStrong mathematical, writing, and verbal skills; relevant software proficiencySIE and Series 79 licensing preferred (or the ability to obtain them quickly)Experience with AI tools such as Rogo, CoPilot, and auxi is preferredFamiliarity with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similarCompensation and Benefits:$110,000 - $125,000 annual salary with bonus potentialCompensation and bonus are commensurate with experience, performance and/or GIB profitabilityIn 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 contributionNote 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.