Global Investment Banking Intern Program - U.S.
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Big deals. Hands-on work. A team that empowers your success.
Our competitive intern program is a robust experience that offers real transaction exposure and a meaningful work experience. Interns are valuable team members who learn from experienced professionals in a collaborative and dynamic environment.
Primarily located in our Chicago or Milwaukee offices, interns must be flexible to work full-time during the summer. Significant hours are required.
Kick-start your career with Baird Global Investment Banking.
Investment Banking Analyst Intern
Built on a culture that supports your growth, cultivate skills through real transactions, close collaboration with peers and mentors, and a culture focused on shared success.
Applications Open: December
Investment Banking Associate Intern
Take on meaningful responsibility, work closely with senior bankers and clients, and grow in a culture that values performance, collaboration and long-term success.
Applications Open: September
Women In Banking Sophomore Internship
This internship provides women with exposure to the business world and meaningful work experience within investment banking.
Applications Open: October
Women In Banking Undergraduate Event
A one-day event targeting freshman and sophomore undergraduate women interested in learning more about careers in investment banking.
Applications Open: August
Baird Banking Bootcamp
A multi-day virtual program that will give undergraduate students an introduction to the world of investment banking.
Programs take place in April & November
Curious about investment banking internships at Baird?
Baird’s Global Investment Banking Internship Program is a 10-week summer program. While primary internship locations are Chicago and Milwaukee, we also hire interns in our Charlotte, Houston, New York and Tysons Corner offices.
Yes, but to best be considered for a role, we do not recommend applying for more than three positions.
No, Baird Global Investment Banking is open to a wide range of majors and backgrounds, and we encourage all majors to apply.
You must be a permanent U.S. citizen to be considered for our internship programs.
For our Analyst Internship program, undergraduate students will be recruited during their sophomore year for an internship to take place following their junior year. Students often begin networking conversations with Baird bankers during Q4 of their sophomore year.
Applications will open in late December and will be open for two weeks. Students can apply via BairdCareers.com or Handshake. Phone and/or campus interviews take place in January/February.
The process concludes with Super Days in late February. Applicants will be made aware of their Super Day invitation 1-2 weeks prior to the date.
For our Associate Internship program, students will be recruited in the first year of their MBA program for an internship that summer. Students often begin networking conversations with Baird bankers in September.
Applications will open in mid-September and will be open for a month. We encourage submitting as soon as possible. Students can apply via BairdCareers.com or through their university’s career management system. Phone and/or campus interviews take place in October/November.
The process concludes with Super Days in December (January for select schools). Applicants will be made aware of their Super Day invitation 1-2 weeks prior to the date.
During the first full week of the program, interns will participate in training at Baird’s Chicago or Milwaukee office. Programming includes welcome events, Wall Street Prep, Baird banking-led overview and training sessions, as well as social events.
Interns will be assigned to a peer mentor and a senior mentor for the duration of their internship. Additionally, we have multiple opportunities for informal mentorship throughout the summer.
Yes. We only hire as many interns as we can take on full-time, but interns still must earn their spot.
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