About the Role:



At Baird, our Investment Bankers are dedicated to excellence and quality, fostering a team-oriented environment that leads to outstanding results and employee fulfillment. We are seeking an Investment Banking Analyst in the Industrials and Consumer sector to support growth. This role requires a motivated individual with sell-side experience. Our Global Investment Banking division provides M&A, debt advisory, and financing services to middle-market companies. As a Baird Investment Banker, you'll work on high-profile transactions, gaining insights across various sectors while contributing to our clients' long-term success.




The Impact You'll Make:

• Be an integral part of investment banking teams, supporting mergers, acquisitions, and financial advisory.


• Prepare company valuations, financial models, marketing documents, and presentations.


• Review client investment statements and calculate monthly returns.


• Create customized Excel spreadsheets for portfolio management.


• Execute advanced word processing and spreadsheet tasks.


• Help with trade processing, including report generation and account reconciliation.


• Handle client communications, explaining policies as needed.


• Compose routine letters and compile client meeting information.


• Support timely completion of client reports.

• 1-2 years of sell-side experience at a top-tier investment bank.


• A strong academic record and interest in Finance.


• A solid work ethic, teamwork skills, and self-direction.


• Excellent mathematical, writing, verbal, and computer skills.


• Strong interpersonal communication and professionalism.


• Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, and able to multitask.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; Access knowledge preferred.


• Advanced math skills and strong language proficiency.


• Ability to work effectively as a team player.