Investment Banking Analyst – Debt Advisory

Baird is hiring an Investment Banking Analyst for its Debt Advisory team. The role supports financing and restructuring transactions through financial analysis, modeling, marketing materials, due diligence, and business development.

What you'll do:

• 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

What they're looking for:

• 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
• 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
• Prior leveraged finance, debt advisory, direct lending, restructuring or M&A experience preferred
• Experience with AI tools such as Rogo, CoPilot, and auxi is preferred
• 1-3 years of prior experience

Benefits:

• Protected Friday night and Saturdays
• Periodic sabbaticals during career
• Shareholder opportunities
• Mandatory paid time off (PTO)
• Robust 401k match and profit-sharing contribution