Internship – Chautauqua Capital Management Equity Research Analyst (Summer 2026)

About the Role:

Chautauqua Capital Management (CCM) a division of Baird is an investment management firm offering focused growth-oriented international and global equity portfolios. Chautauqua currently manages $3 billion in assets for institutions and individuals through both mutual funds and separately managed accounts. Chautauquas investment team focuses on investing in high-quality growth companies over a long-term investment time horizon. Learn more about the team here.

As an intern youll have the ability to gain knowledge of the equity asset management industry (the buyside) via regular interaction with research analysts and portfolio managers including attending research meetings to discuss portfolio holdings and construction. Additionally youll have the opportunity to add value and learn from a close-knit collaborative investment team.

This internship requires working full-time during the summer 37.5-40 hours per week Monday-Friday in our Boulder CO office. We are seeking a student who can start in May/June 2026.

The Impact Youll Make:

• Research an industry and identify companies that meet Chautauquas strict investment criteria
• Formally present findings to the team and discuss the investment thesis on ideas
• Shadow investment team members on their research projects
• Prepare and participate in company and analyst meetings and conference calls
• Gain a 360-degree view of an investment management firm through interactions with Chautauqua trading operations and client service team members
• Bring energy to the team and actively contribute to our culture of continuous improvement

What Youll Bring to Baird:

• Pursuing a bachelors degree in finance accounting business engineering math physics chemistry or another quantitative discipline
• Anticipated graduation date of May 2027
• Minimum GPA of 3.5 or higher
• Curiosity and interest in researching and understanding businesses along with a general appreciation for the stock market and investing
• Strong interpersonal communication skills both oral and written; a high level of professionalism is mandatory
• Strong organizational and time management skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision yet willingness to take direction; Detail-oriented individual with ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel PowerPoint and Word; Working knowledge of FactSet or Bloomberg and/or a programming language (Python R) is a plus

Application Deadline: November 7 2025

Compensation and Benefits:

• $35.00 hourly rate
• Paid holidays

About Our Intern Program:

Jumpstart your career with Bairds high-impact summer intern program! Youll gain real-world experience connect with inspiring leaders and grow through hands-on projects mentorship and dynamic events. From our Intern Welcome and Baird Gives Back Day to firmwide networking and professional development youll be part of a vibrant collaborative culture that values your voice and fuels your future.

Baird is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status.

Baird is committed to diversity and provides employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex pregnancy citizenship national origin age disability military service veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information or any other status protected by law.