About Baird
Founded in 1919 Baird has more than 4500 associates and offices in Europe Asia and the United States. We deliver investment banking private equity and equity research services to institutions and corporations around the world.
Our unique culture was founded on the values of integrity transparency teamwork and putting our clients first principles that underpin our strong relationships with our clients and our communities to this day.
Being privately held and employee-owned allows to us focus squarely on our clients needs. And our recognition as a great place to work enables us to attract and retain exceptional professionals who share a passion for delivering great outcomes for our clients.
About Baird Global Investment Banking
With our mid-market focus deep expertise and unique team approach Bairds Global Investment Banking group provides comprehensive and global M&A debt advisory and equity financing services to companies entrepreneurs and private equity and venture capital firms around the world.
Our European team operates across a range of industries and subsectors but specialises in the Consumer Healthcare Industrial and Technology & Services sectors.
Our in-depth industry and product knowledge combined with extensive transaction experience and global financial sponsor coverage enable us to consistently achieve high-quality successful outcomes for our clients.
Your Program
During your 6 month paid internship youll work with our experts and learn about the M&A industry our clients and our firm. This is a great opportunity to learn from industry leaders take part in day-to-day operations where youll be given mentors along the way and will have the chance to build on your knowledge and gain hands on experience. If you like challenges enjoy learning and want to work where no two days are the same this program is for you.
Key Responsibilities
Support with the preparation of marketing materials for pitches buy- and sell-side transactions and other client meetings
Prepare company valuations and financial analyses using a variety of valuation methodologies
Perform company and market research and prepare accompanying analyses
Assist deal-teams with the execution of live buy- and sell-side transactions
Qualifications
Candidates should have already graduated or be recent graduates with a minimum of a 2:1
High level of motivation and capacity for teamwork
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong quantitative and analytical skills including Excel and PowerPoint
Strong work ethic and ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines
Passion for excellence and attention to detail
Candidates must be available from Monday 20 July until Friday 18 December 2026.
Applications are open for one week and will close on Monday 26 January 2026.
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.
Required Experience:
Intern
Baird is an employee-owned wealth management, capital markets, asset management and private equity firm. Leveraging our deep expertise and broad skills, we're dedicated to providing the best advice and service to our individual, corporate, institutional and municipal clients.