Equity Capital Markets Analyst

Baird is an investment banking firm that supports clients through high-profile transactions and collaborative teams. The Equity Capital Markets Analyst will provide analytical support for public offerings, financing transactions, and financial advisory services while contributing to business development, transaction execution, pitch materials, and data-driven client insights.

What you'll do:

• Provide analytical support on public offerings, financing transactions and other financial advisory services for our clients
• Contribute to business development efforts through research, analysis, and preparation for client meetings and pitches
• Work side-by-side with both junior and senior investment bankers, gaining hands-on experience across every stage of a deal
• Partner across the investment banking and sales & trading platforms to drive transaction advisory and deal execution
• 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
• Contribute to every stage of a transaction, from conducting research to facilitating due diligence
• Gain insight into how teams collaborate across geographies, sectors, and specialties to support client objectives
• Take on meaningful responsibility and contribute to conversations with investor and corporate management clients around the world
• Grow in a culture built on respect and shared values, where ambition and collaboration go hand-in-hand and hard work is recognized through opportunity

What they're looking for:

• 12–24 months of full-time work experience (investment banking preferred)
• Drive, resilience, and a strong work ethic
• Ability to work independently and thrive in a collaborative setting
• Strong mathematical, writing, and verbal skills; relevant software proficiency
• Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar
• Baird is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status
• SIE and Series 79 licensing preferred (or the ability to obtain them quickly)
• Experience with AI tools such as Rogo, CoPilot, and auxi is preferred
• A candidate energized by learning, teamwork, and real responsibility
• A proven academic record and a passion for finance (a finance degree is helpful, but not required)

Benefits:

• Bonus potential
• Protected Friday nights and Saturdays
• Periodic sabbaticals during career
• Shareholder opportunities
• Mandatory paid time off (PTO)
• Robust 401k match and profit-sharing contribution
• Health and well-being support