Investment Banking Associate - Consumer

Baird is where investment banking careers gain real traction. Associates take on meaningful responsibility, work closely with senior bankers and clients, and grow in a culture that values performance, collaboration, and long-term success.

Responsibilities

• Play a lead role in executing public equity offerings, mergers and acquisitions, and other strategic financial advisory services across a range of sectors
• Drive the preparation of company valuations, financial models, marketing materials, and client presentations
• Contribute to business development efforts through research and analysis
• Work directly with senior bankers and client executives, gaining insight into leadership-level decision-making
• Use AI tools like Rogo and auxi to 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

Skills

• At least one year of full-time experience in a solution-focused financial or quantitative role
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a track record of delivering results
• Clear communication, strong leadership, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, high-performing team
• Intellectual agility, initiative, and the drive to grow in a fast-paced, client-focused environment
• Experience with AI tools such as Rogo, CoPilot, and auxi
• Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar

Benefits

• Protected Friday night and Saturdays
• Periodic sabbaticals during career
• Shareholder opportunities
• Mandatory paid time off (PTO)
• Robust 401k match and profit-sharing contribution

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