Investment Banking Associate - Industrial

Baird$175K — $200K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum of one year of experience in an Investment Banking Associate role or equivalent
  • Strong analytical and detail-oriented skills
  • Ability to communicate clearly and demonstrate leadership
  • Experience in a collaborative, high-performance environment
  • Familiarity with AI tools like Rogo and CoPilot is advantageous
  • Proficient in data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau

Responsibilities

  • Lead execution of public equity offerings, mergers and acquisitions, and financial advisory services
  • Drive preparation of valuations, financial models, and marketing materials
  • Contribute to business development through research and analysis
  • Work closely with senior bankers and client executives
  • Oversee deal execution and guide analysts in AI research tools

Benefits

  • Protected Fridays and Saturdays for work-life balance
  • Periodic career sabbaticals to recharge
  • Opportunities for shareholder ownership
  • Mandatory paid time off (PTO) to promote well-being
  • Robust 401k match and profit-sharing contributions
Full Job Description


What You'll Do:

Responsibility that shapes your skill. Work that deepens your impact.
  • 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
  • Oversee deal execution by directing analysts in their use of AI platforms like Rogo for due diligence and research, while using tools like Power BI to synthesize complex data into strategic advice for clients


What You'll Gain:

A team that runs on trust, momentum, and shared values
  • Build strong relationships with client leadership and C-suite executives through active involvement in complex M&A transactions
  • Take on greater ownership through lean deal teams that offer more responsibility
  • Navigate clear paths for progression with mentorship, visibility, and real opportunity
  • Advance alongside elite, high-performing peers who hold each other to a high standard
  • Collaborate across Baird's global investment banking platform-500+ banking associates working together to drive results across geographies, sectors, and specialties
  • Grow in a culture that values diverse perspectives, welcomes ambition, and builds success through collaboration and shared purpose


What It Takes:

We're looking for people ready to lead with focus and integrity
  • At least one year of full-time experience in an Investment Banking Associate or equivalent 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 is preferred.
  • Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar

Compensation and Benefits:
  • $175,000 - $200,000 annual salary with bonus potential
  • Compensation and bonus are commensurate with experience, performance and/or GIB profitability
  • In addition to a strong culture that is focused on health and well-being, our organization offers competitive total compensation packages and comprehensive benefits including: protected Friday night and Saturdays, periodic sabbaticals during career, shareholder opportunities, mandatory paid time off (PTO) and robust 401k match and profit-sharing contribution

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

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.

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