Baird

Internship – Compliance (Year-Round)

Baird  •  Milwaukee, WI (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

About the Role:

Baird’s Compliance interns collaborate closely with experienced professionals to learn about the laws, regulations and ethical standards that govern the financial services industry. Through hands-on tasks and projects, interns gain practical insight into how policies and procedures are applied in a dynamic compliance environment at a high-performing financial firm. Internship opportunities are available across several specialized teams.

This is a hybrid internship, working 3 days per week in our downtown Milwaukee, WI office and 2 days remote. The intern must be able to work full time during the summer, 37.5-40 hours per week, and work part time during the school semesters, 15-20 hours per week. We are seeking a local student who can start in April/May 2027.

The Impact You’ll Make:

  • Perform basic analysis on department, firm and industry data to maintain compliance business continuity
  • Assist with compliance reviews of various business units
  • Conduct preliminary investigation on potential watch list matches using tools such as Google, database, and court records
  • Gather information regarding client activity that may be suspicious and escalate to team for analysis
  • Assist with coordinating institutional branch review process
  • Create and maintain various Excel spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentation training materials
  • Assist with administrative functions including answering phones and responding to client questions
  • Perform special projects and other duties, as assigned

What You’ll Bring to Baird:

  • Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics or other related areas with a proven track record of academic excellence
  • Anticipated graduation date of May 2028 or later
  • Excellent attention to detail and superior organizational skills
  • Strong oral and written communication abilities
  • Experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word
  • Some financial market knowledge is preferred

About Our Intern Program:

Jumpstart your career with Baird’s high-impact summer intern program! You’ll gain real-world experience, connect with inspiring leaders and grow through hands-on projects, mentorship and dynamic events. From our Intern Welcome and Baird Gives Back Day to firmwide networking and professional development, you’ll be part of a vibrant, collaborative culture that values your voice and fuels your future.

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

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.

Baird

About Baird

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/.

Industry
Finance & Insurance
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Milwaukee, WI
Year Founded
1919
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