Investment Banker- M&A

3 weeks ago

Chicago IL, United States Baird Full time

Overview
Complex deals, real ownership, and career momentum. Grow further at Baird.
Baird is where investment banking careers gain real traction. Associates take on meaningful responsibility, work closely with senior bankers and clients, and grow in a culture that values performance, collaboration, and long-term success.
We're looking for an experienced Investment Banking Associate to join our team in Chicago, IL or Milwaukee, WI.
What Youll 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
What Youll 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 Bairds global investment banking platform500+ 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
Were looking for people ready to lead with focus and integrity
At least one year of full-time experience in a solution-focused financial or quantitative 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
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.
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.
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