Opportunity Details

Our Intern Program

Our competitive intern program offers interns exposure to the business world and a meaningful work experience. Interns are treated as valuable team members while learning from experienced professionals in a collaborative, fun and dynamic environment. Baird’s summer intern program is a robust experience that includes an Intern Welcome Event, professional development and networking with leaders and associates. Our interns have the opportunity to use a Baird Gives Back Day, a paid day to volunteer in the community. Our mentor program gives interns an opportunity to network throughout Baird and learn about all the areas of the firm. To learn more, check out this video.

Our Team

Baird’s Equity Capital Markets group includes more than 500 professionals in research, institutional sales and trading, and investment banking. Baird delivers high-quality, objective research in the sectors where our clients seek timely, actionable insights. Our dedicated analyst teams provide comprehensive, award-winning coverage of over 725+ stocks.

As An Equity Research Analyst Intern, You Will

• Play an integral role in the research process
• Join a focused industry group and work closely with Analysts
• Provide quantitative support for industry- and company-specific research and assist with field research
• Work in small teams (2-3 people) to cover group of 15+ stocks
• Collect industry data and provide a deep level of expertise in a sector that helps clients to decide where to invest
• Write reports and communicate findings
• Interact directly with covered company management (CEOs, CFOs)
• Discuss research findings with Sales & Trading associates and institutional clients (e.g., analysts and portfolio managers at top mutual funds and hedge funds)

What we look for:

• Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program required, graduation date of December 2026 or Spring 2027
• Finance/Accounting degree strongly preferred
• Candidates must have a track record of proven academic excellence
• Have the ability to work within a team and on a self-directed basis
• Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills
• Advanced computer skills using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint