InvestmentBankingAnalyst

**About the Role:** At Baird, our Investment Bankers are dedicated to excellence and quality, fostering a team-oriented environment that leads to outstanding results and employee fulfillment. We are seeking an Investment Banking Analyst in the Industrials and Consumer sector to support growth. This role requires a motivated individual with sell-side experience. Our Global Investment Banking division provides M&A, debt advisory, and financing services to middle-market companies. As a Baird Investment Banker, you'll work on high-profile transactions, gaining insights across various sectors while contributing to our clients' long-term success. **The Impact You’ll Make:** * Be an integral part of investment banking teams, supporting mergers, acquisitions, and financial advisory. * Prepare company valuations, financial models, marketing documents, and presentations. * Review client investment statements and calculate monthly returns. * Create customized Excel spreadsheets for portfolio management. * Execute advanced word processing and spreadsheet tasks. * Help with trade processing, including report generation and account reconciliation. * Handle client communications, explaining policies as needed. * Compose routine letters and compile client meeting information. * Support timely completion of client reports. **What You’ll Bring to Baird:** * 1-2 years of sell-side experience at a top-tier investment bank. * A strong academic record and interest in Finance. * A solid work ethic, teamwork skills, and self-direction. * Excellent mathematical, writing, verbal, and computer skills. * Strong interpersonal communication and professionalism. * Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, and able to multitask. * Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; Access knowledge preferred. * Advanced math skills and strong language proficiency. * Ability to work effectively as a team player. _Baird is committed to diversity and provides employment opportunities to all em