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.

What You'll Bring to Baird:

• 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.