Internship - Investment Banking Associate (Summer 2026)

Complex deals, real ownership, and career momentum. Grow further at Baird.​

Baird is where investment banking careers gain real traction. Associate Interns take on meaningful responsibility, work closely with senior bankers and clients, and grow in a culture that values performance, collaboration, and long-term success.​

Our Internship Program: 
Our 10-week Summer 2026 Internship is a robust experience that offers interns meaningful responsibilities from day one, getting hands-on deal experience by working alongside our senior bankers and clients.

Internship Location, Availability and Hours: 
Located in our Milwaukee or Chicago offices, interns must be flexible to work full time during the summer, significant hours are required.  

What You'll Do: 

• Provide execution support for public equity offerings, mergers and acquisitions and other financial advisory services for our clients 
• Lead the preparation of company valuations, financial models and client presentations and conduct industry research and analysis 
• Develop key skills by working closely with senior bankers and senior management at our clients and will obtain broad exposure to an array of transactions in a variety of industries 

What It Takes: 

• 1st Year MBA candidates graduating in winter 2026 or spring 2027
• Superior intellect, demonstrated leadership ability, excellent verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, effective team player and a commitment to excellence
• Candidates must display proven analytical skills and an ability to learn in a collaborative environment
• Candidates must have three to five years of work experience
• Previous exposure to investment banking or other areas within the financial services industry is beneficial 

What You'll Gain: 

• Solutions-focused environment that will enable you to grow as a professional 
• Unique culture that values diverse backgrounds and perspectives while emphasizing teamwork and a strong sense of partnership 
• Gain hands-on, real-world experience with a highly ranked organization 
• Interact and work closely with various levels of professionals in both a social and office setting 

Compensation and Benefits:

• Base Salary: $175,000 (pro-rated for summer program)

As part of our application process and to be considered for our 2026 Summer Associate Program, you must complete the Suited assessment. Please  click here  to create an account and access the form. Your responses will be recorded as you select “Save” at the end of each section – there is no final “Submit” button. Your Baird application is not complete until you submit the Suited profile.

Please reach out to

ibrecruiting@rwbaird.com

if you have any questions

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

About Baird Global Investment Banking

Baird is a leading global investment bank with more than 545 banking associates across the world. We provide corporations, entrepreneurs, private equity and other financial sponsors with in-depth market knowledge and a broad range of advisory and financing solutions. Since 2020, Baird has completed nearly 760 advisory transactions, representing $353 billion in transaction value, and 391 financing, raising over $163 billion.