Investment Banking Analyst – Debt Advisory

About Baird Since 1919, Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated 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 $595 billion in client assets and employ more than 5,400 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/. Social Media Disclosures: https://www.rwbaird.com/connect-with-baird/

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1919

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• Learn by doing and be trusted with meaningful work from the jump​
• Play an integral role on investment banking teams, providing analytical support on financing and restructuring transactions
• Assist in preparing various financial analyses to evaluate transaction alternatives, developing marketing documents and financial models and administering marketing and due diligence processes
• Assist senior bankers in business development efforts with prospective corporate and PE clients
• Develop your skills through broad exposure to clients, investors and Baird bankers
• 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
• The kind of environment that turns early talent into lasting careers​
• Exposure to a wide breadth of debt-oriented transactions, ranging from growth financings to restructurings
• Direct exposure to senior members of the Debt Advisory team
• Achieve professional development through lean deal teams which provide greater responsibility and daily interaction with senior bankers / investment professionals
• Unique culture that values diverse backgrounds and perspectives while emphasizing teamwork and a strong sense of partnership
• You will gain an expert understanding of the drivers of credit quality, mechanics of credit agreements and credit market dynamics, including its participants
• You will develop as a debt expert across Baird’s breadth of industry verticals with leading companies across their respective sub-verticals
• We’re looking for people who want to go far, and go together​
• Strong work ethic, intellectual curiosity, demonstrated leadership ability, attention to detail, ability to work in teams and a commitment to excellence
• Credit experience including the proven ability to assist in execution of all aspects of leveraged financings across multiple transaction types (LBOs, recapitalizations, refinancings, add-on acquisitions and special situations)
• Candidates must also display a professional demeanor and an ability to learn in a fast-paced, challenging environment
• Prior leveraged finance, debt advisory, direct lending, restructuring or M&A experience preferred
• 1-3 years of prior experience
• Experience with AI tools such as Rogo, CoPilot, and auxi is preferred
• Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar

• $110,000 - $125,000 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.