Internship - Investment Banking Associate Summer 2025

Are you looking to gain real-world experience in a thriving, global financial services firm with an award-winning culture? Consider an internship and start building your career at Baird.
Our Internship Program:

Our competitive intern program is a robust experience that offers interns exposure to the business world and a meaningful work experience.Interns are valuable team membersw ho lear n from experienced professionals in a collaborative and dynamic environment.
Our Team:

Baird's Equity Capital Markets group includes more than 500 professionals in research, institutional sales and trading, and investment banking. Our Global Investment Banking group provides M&A, debt advisory, and equity and debt financing services to middle-market companies. There are approximately 400 banking professionals serving clients globally.
As a leading underwriter for middle-market companies, Baird provides innovative public equity financing solutions to support complex corporate strategies. We offer a wide array of services tailored to meet the unique capital and liquidity needs of our clients.
Internship Location, Availability and Hours:

Located in our downtown Milwaukee or Chicago offices,interns must be flexible to work full time during the summer, significant hours are required.
As an Investment Banking Associate Intern, you will:


Provide execution support for public equity offerings, mergers and acquisitions and other financial advisory services for our clients
Lead the preparation of company valuations, financial models and client presentations and conduct industry research and analysis
Develop key skills by working closely with senior bankers and senior management at our clients and will obtain broad exposure to an array of transactions in a variety of industries

What we look for:


1st Year MBA candidates graduating in w inter 2025 or s pring 2026
Superior intellect, demonstrated leadership ability, excellent verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, effective team play er and a commitment to excellence
Candidates must display proven analytical skills and an ability to learn in a collaborative environment
Candidates must have three to five years of work experience
Previous exposure to investment banking or other areas within the financial services industry is beneficial
What makes this opportunity great:


Solutions-focused environment that will enable you to grow as a professional
Unique culture that values diverse backgrounds and perspectives while emphasizing teamwork and a strong sense of partnership
Gain hands-on, real-world experience with a highly ranked organization
Interact and work closely with various levels of professionals in both a social and office setting

How to apply:

Please note:
applications are for an Investment Banking Associate Internship role with a start date of Summer 2025 . Only winter 2025 or s pring 2026 graduates will be considered .
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Baird is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status.
Thank you for your interest. Baird is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Commitment to Inclusion & Diversity
Baird is committed to inclusion & diversity for our clients, our associates and the communities where we live and work. This commitment stems from our culture of integrity, genuine concern for others and respect for the individual. We view inclusion & diversity as an ongoing journey - one of shared responsibility, continuous improvement and a focus on progress. We invite you to join us as we work together to foster an environment where diversity unites rather than divides us.