Baird
Experienced Investment Banking Associate
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Complex deals, real ownership, and career momentum. Grow further at Baird.
Baird is where investment banking careers gain real traction. Associates take on meaningful responsibility, work closely with senior bankers and clients, and grow in a culture that values performance, collaboration, and long‑term success.
What You’ll Do
Play a lead role in executing public equity offerings, mergers and acquisitions, and other strategic financial advisory services across a range of sectors
Drive the preparation of company valuations, financial models, marketing materials, and client presentations
Contribute to business development efforts through research and analysis
Work directly with senior bankers and client executives, gaining insight into leadership‑level decision‑making
What You’ll Gain
Build strong relationships with client leadership and C‑suite executives through active involvement in complex M&A transactions
Take on greater ownership through lean deal teams that offer more responsibility
Navigate clear paths for progression with mentorship, visibility, and real opportunity
Advance alongside elite, high‑performing peers who hold each other to a high standard
Collaborate across Baird’s global investment banking platform—500+ banking associates working together to drive results across geographies, sectors, and specialties
Grow in a culture that values diverse perspectives, welcomes ambition, and builds success through collaboration and shared purpose
What It Takes
At least one year of full‑time experience in a solution‑focused financial or quantitative role
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a track record of delivering results
Clear communication, strong leadership, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, high‑performing team
Intellectual agility, initiative, and the drive to grow in a fast‑paced, client‑focused environment
Compensation And Benefits
$175,000 – $200,000 annual salary with bonus potential
Compensation and bonus are commensurate with experience, performance and/or GIB profitability
In 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 401(k) match and profit‑sharing contribution
Baird is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status.
Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type:
Full‑time
Job function:
Finance and Sales
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Complex deals, real ownership, and career momentum. Grow further at Baird.
Baird is where investment banking careers gain real traction. Associates take on meaningful responsibility, work closely with senior bankers and clients, and grow in a culture that values performance, collaboration, and long‑term success.
What You’ll Do
Play a lead role in executing public equity offerings, mergers and acquisitions, and other strategic financial advisory services across a range of sectors
Drive the preparation of company valuations, financial models, marketing materials, and client presentations
Contribute to business development efforts through research and analysis
Work directly with senior bankers and client executives, gaining insight into leadership‑level decision‑making
What You’ll Gain
Build strong relationships with client leadership and C‑suite executives through active involvement in complex M&A transactions
Take on greater ownership through lean deal teams that offer more responsibility
Navigate clear paths for progression with mentorship, visibility, and real opportunity
Advance alongside elite, high‑performing peers who hold each other to a high standard
Collaborate across Baird’s global investment banking platform—500+ banking associates working together to drive results across geographies, sectors, and specialties
Grow in a culture that values diverse perspectives, welcomes ambition, and builds success through collaboration and shared purpose
What It Takes
At least one year of full‑time experience in a solution‑focused financial or quantitative role
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a track record of delivering results
Clear communication, strong leadership, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, high‑performing team
Intellectual agility, initiative, and the drive to grow in a fast‑paced, client‑focused environment
Compensation And Benefits
$175,000 – $200,000 annual salary with bonus potential
Compensation and bonus are commensurate with experience, performance and/or GIB profitability
In 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 401(k) match and profit‑sharing contribution
Baird is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status.
Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type:
Full‑time
Job function:
Finance and Sales
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Baird by 2x
Get notified about new Investment Banking Associate jobs in
Milwaukee, WI .
#J-18808-Ljbffr