About Baird
Founded in 1919, Baird has more than 4,500 associates and offices in Europe, Asia, and the United States. We deliver investment banking, private equity and equity research services to institutions and corporations around the world.
Our unique culture was founded on the values of integrity, transparency, teamwork and putting our clients first, principles that underpin our strong relationships with our clients and our communities to this day.
Being privately held and employee-owned allows to us focus squarely on our clients’ needs. And our recognition as a great place to work enables us to attract and retain exceptional professionals who share a passion for delivering great outcomes for our clients.
About Baird Global Investment Banking
With our mid-market focus, deep expertise and unique team approach, Baird’s Global Investment Banking group provides comprehensive and global M&A, debt advisory and equity financing services to companies, entrepreneurs, and private equity and venture capital firms around the world.
Our European team operates across a range of industries and subsectors but specialises in the Consumer, Healthcare, Industrial, and Technology & Services sectors.
Our in-depth industry and product knowledge, combined with extensive transaction experience and global financial sponsor coverage, enable us to consistently achieve high-quality, successful outcomes for our clients.
Your Program
During your 6 month paid internship, you’ll work with our experts and learn about the M&A industry, our clients and our firm. This is a great opportunity to learn from industry leaders, take part in day-to-day operations, where you'll be given mentors along the way and will have the chance to build on your knowledge and gain hands on experience. If you like challenges, enjoy learning and want to work where no two days are the same, this program is for you.
The internship serves as a key pipeline for our full-time analyst roles. Upon successful completion of the internship program, we endeavour to provide return offers to our high-performing interns for 2027 full-time analyst positions.
Key Responsibilities
Support with the preparation of marketing materials for pitches, buy- and sell-side transactions, and other client meetings
Prepare company valuations and financial analyses using a variety of valuation methodologies
Perform company and market research and prepare accompanying analyses
Assist deal-teams with the execution of live buy- and sell-side transactions
Qualifications
Candidates should have already graduated or be recent graduates with a minimum of a 2:1
High level of motivation and capacity for teamwork
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong quantitative and analytical skills including Excel and PowerPoint
Strong work ethic and ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines
Passion for excellence and attention to detail
Candidates must be available from January - June 2027
Applications are open for one week and will close on Thursday 4 June 2026
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, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.
Since 1919, Baird has guided families, businesses, communities and institutions toward their financial goals. Being privately held enables us to prioritize long-term planning and investment – for our clients and the firm – without having to weigh those against the quarterly expectations of outside shareholders.
Today Baird offers wealth management, investment banking, asset management, fixed income and equity sales and trading, equity research, public finance and private equity services. This balance of cyclical and counter-cyclical businesses provides financial strength and stability across market environments and enables us to consistently reinvest in our ability to serve clients.
We manage or oversee more than $525 billion in client assets and employ more than 5,300 Associates around the world. And, because nearly 85% of our associates are Baird stockholders, you can trust we all share a personal stake in your success.
For more than 20 consecutive years, Baird has been one of the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For®, making us a workplace of choice for some of the most talented, passionate people in financial services. It also enables us to emphasize cultural compatibility in those we hire, many of whom stay their entire careers. All of this helps ensure the quality and consistency of our advice for clients and the timeless values that make the Baird Difference every day for our clients, our Associates and the communities we share.
For more information, please visit https://www.rwbaird.com/bairddifference/.
