Investment Banking Associate - Consumer

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. Responsibilities 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 Use AI tools like Rogo and auxi to streamline the creation of pitch books and models, and employ data visualization software like Power BI to generate data-driven insights and reports for client materials Skills 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 Experience with AI tools such as Rogo, CoPilot, and auxi Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar Benefits Protected Friday night and Saturdays Periodic sabbaticals during career Shareholder opportunities Mandatory paid time off (PTO) Robust 401k match and profit-sharing contribution Company Overview Since 1919, Baird has guided families, businesses, communities and institutions toward their financial goals. It was founded in 1919, and is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is