Are you looking to gain real world experience in a thriving, global financial services firm with an award-winning culture? Consider an internship and start building your career at Baird.

Our Internship Program:
Our competitive intern program is a robust experience that offers interns exposure to the business world and a meaningful work experience. Interns are treated as valuable team members while learning from experienced professionals in a collaborative and dynamic environment.

Our Team:

Baird is a leading global investment bank with more than 400+ banking professionals in the U.S., Europe and Asia. We provide corporations, entrepreneurs, private equity and venture capital firms with in-depth market knowledge and extensive experience in merger and acquisition, restructuring, debt advisory and equity financing transactions. Since 2017, Baird has completed more than 700 advisory transactions, representing nearly $285 billion in transaction value, and nearly 500 financings, raising over $200 billion. Committed to being a great place to work, Baird has been recognized as a .   

About Private Capital Markets

We deliver customized financing solutions across the entire capital structure for institutional clients in the United States and Europe. Our debt product capabilities include asset-based, 1st & 2nd lien, unitranche, mezzanine, high-yield and other structured debt instruments. Our equity product capabilities include highly structured equity and equity-linked securities for private issuers, PIPEs, secondary private equity solutions and SPACs. We assist clients with growth, acquisition and project financings, refinancings and recapitalizations, strategic partnerships and joint ventures, lender negotiations and sell-side lender education processes. Baird’s deep sector expertise enables us to optimally position companies within a sector, advise clients through complex situations and deliver financing solutions that support our clients’ long-term strategic objectives. We possess strong relationships with an extensive and diverse list of lenders and investors, including universal banks, non-bank/credit funds, private equity, hedge funds, family offices and alternative capital providers, creating competitive processes that optimize pricing, terms, speed and certainty.

Internship Location, Availability and Hours:
Located in our downtown Chicago office, interns must be flexible to work full time during the summer, significant hours are required. 

As an Investment Banking Analyst Intern, you will:

Support the Debt Advisory team by providing analytical support on public offerings, mergers and acquisitions and other financial advisory services for our clientsConduct research, assist with company valuations and financial models, assist in the preparation of client presentations, and gain exposure to live transaction activityLearn analytical skills through broad exposure to both junior and senior bankers, that will prepare you for a full-time career in Investment Banking

What we look for:

Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program required with a graduation date of December 2026 or Spring 2027A full-time minimum 10-week commitment during the summer is requiredProven interest in investment banking or other areas within the financial services industry is beneficialPossess a strong work ethic and a record for excellenceAbility to function both within teams and self-directed tasksSuperior intellect, demonstrated leadership ability, excellent verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to excellence

What makes this opportunity great:

Solutions-focused environment that will enable you to grow as a professionalUnique culture that values diverse backgrounds and perspectives while emphasizing teamwork and a strong sense of partnershipGain hands-on, real-world experience with a highly ranked organization Interact and work closely with various levels of professionals in both a social and office settingReceive mentorship both formal and informal from a variety of experienced bankers

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

How to apply:

Please note: applications are for an Investment Banking Analyst Internship with a start date of Summer 2026.  Only December 2026 or Spring 2027 graduates will be considered.

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Thank you for your interest! Baird is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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, genetic information or any other status protected by law.