Investment Banking Analyst Defense, Space, & Government

High-profile deals major growth the right people behind you. Grow far at Baird.

Baird offers a different kind of start to a career in investment banking built on high-performing teams and a culture that supports your growth.Hereyoullbuild skills through real transactions close collaboration with peers and mentors and a culture focused on shared success.

WhatYoullDo

Learn by doing and be trusted with meaningful work from the jump

• Provide analytical support across mergers and acquisitions public offerings and other financial advisory services

• Work with your team to prepare company valuations build financial models and create marketing materials

• Contribute to business development efforts through research analysis and preparation for client meetings and pitches

• Work side-by-side with both junior and senior investment bankers gaining hands-on experience across every stage of a deal

• Use AI tools like Rogo andauxito streamline the creation of pitch books and models and employ data visualization software like Power BI to generate data-driven insights and reports for client materials

WhatYoullGain

The kind of environment that turns early talent into lasting careers

• Contribute to every stage of a transaction from conducting research tofacilitatingdue diligence

• Gain insight into how teams collaborate across geographies sectors and specialties to support client objectives

• Take on meaningful responsibility and contribute to conversations withinvestorand corporate management clients around the world

• Grow in a culture built on respect and shared values where ambition and collaboration gohand-in-handandhard workis recognized through opportunity

What It Takes

Werelooking for people who want to go far and go together

• A candidate energized by learning teamwork and real responsibility

• 1224 monthsof full-time work experience (investment banking transaction advisory services/audit and/or FP&A preferred)

• A proven academic record and a passion for finance (a finance degree is helpful but not)

• Drive resilience and a strong work ethic

• Ability to work independently and thrive in a collaborative setting

• Strong mathematical writing and verbal skills; relevant software proficiency

• SIE and Series 79licensing preferred(or the ability to obtain them quickly)

• Experience with AI tools such as Rogo CoPilot andauxiis preferred

• Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Power BI Tableau or similar

Compensation and Benefits:

• $110000 - $125000 annual salary with bonus potential

• Compensation and bonus arecommensuratewith experienceperformanceand/or GIB profitability

• In addition to a strong culture that is focused on health and well-being our organization offers competitive total compensation packages andcomprehensive benefitsincluding: protected Friday night and Saturdays periodic sabbaticals during career shareholder opportunities mandatory paid time off (PTO) and robust 401k match and profit-sharing contribution

Note to External Recruiters / Search Firms: Baird does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not compensate for any placement resulting from such submissions. Any unsolicited resumes received will not be treated as valid applications.

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