Investment Banking Associate, Industrials

Baird is a leading global investment bank with more than 545 banking associates across the world. We provide corporations, entrepreneurs, private equity and other financial sponsors with in-depth market knowledge and a broad range of advisory and financing solutions. Since 2020, Baird has completed nearly 760 advisory transactions, representing $353 billion in transaction value, and 391 financings, raising over $163 billion. Committed to being a great place to work, Baird has been recognized as a Great Place to work since 2004.

Our global team ranks as one of the leading Industrial M&A advisors among all investment banks. With significant resources committed in the United States and Europe, our Industrial team’s global investment banking and financial sponsor coverage platform provides an extensive network of relationships among active Industrial strategic buyers and investors around the world. Baird’s Global Industrial platform includes over 100 investment bankers, who have completed over 280 M&A and financing transactions since 2020.
 
As an Investment Banking Associate, you will: 

• Play an integral role on investment banking teams, providing execution support to for public equity offerings, mergers and acquisitions and other financial advisory services for clients across a number of sectors. 
• Lead the preparation of company valuations, financial models, company marketing documents and client presentations in addition to performing research and various analyses in support of new business generation. 
• Hone your skills by working closely with senior bankers and client senior management on a variety of transactions. 
   

What makes this opportunity great: 

• Work closely with client management and C-Suite executive team through M&A process. 
• Achieve professional development and advance your career through lean deal teams which provide greater responsibility and daily interaction with senior bankers. 
• Unique culture that values diverse backgrounds and perspectives while emphasizing teamwork and a strong sense of partnership. 

What we look for:  

• Candidates must have one year of work experience in a solution-focused financial or quantitative role.  
• Baird values superior intellect, demonstrated leadership ability, attention to detail, effective team play and a commitment to excellence. 
• Candidates must display proven analytical skills and an ability to learn in a collaborative environment. 
• Candidates must have a proven academic record and a passion for Finance. 
• SIE, Series 63 & 79 licensing preferred or the ability to quickly obtain. 

Additional Details: 

Compensation Information: 

• Min: $200,000 – $200,000 Max Annual Salary 
• Bonus Eligible 

*Compensation and bonus are commensurate with experience, performance and/or GIB’ profitability  

The Baird Difference: 

In addition to a strong culture that is focused on health and well-being, our organization offers competitive total compensation packages and unique benefits including:  

• Protected Friday night and Saturdays  
• Periodic Sabbaticals during career  
• Shareholder opportunities   
• Mandatory paid time off (PTO) 
• Robust 401k match and profit-sharing contribution  

Learn more about Baird’s unique additional benefits here 

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. Learn more here.