Internship - Equity Asset Management Research Analyst, Growth Team (Summer 2025)

Are you looking to gain real world experience in a thriving, global financial services firm with an award-winning culture? Consider an internship and start building your career at Baird.

About our intern program:
Our competitive intern program offers interns exposure to the business world and a meaningful work experience. Interns are treated as valuable team members while learning from experienced professionals in a collaborative, fun and dynamic environment. Baird's summer intern program activities include an Intern Welcome Event, professional development, networking with leaders and associates, and many other informal events. Our interns have the opportunity to use a Baird Give Back Day, a paid day to volunteer in the community. Our informal mentor program gives interns an opportunity to network throughout Baird and learn about different areas of the firm. To learn more, check out this video .

Baird’s Equity Asset Management Growth team currently manages over $4 billion in two long-only, institutional strategies: Mid cap growth and Small/Mid cap growth. The team’s three portfolio managers and five research analysts focus on investing in high-quality, profitable growth companies over a long-term investment time horizon. Interns will be expected to be active participants in a variety of research projects and discussions throughout the summer. Learn more about the team here .

Internship Location, Availability and Hours:
Located in our downtown Milwaukee, WI office, the intern must be able to workonsite full-time, 37.5-40 hours per week, during the summer. We are seeking a student who can start in May 2025.

As an Equity Asset Management Intern, you will:

• Shadow and participate in various research projects as directed by both analysts and portfolio managers
• Research specific stocks and industries based on current portfolio needs
• Use FactSet data and information to supplement or create company and portfolio analysis
• Present investment findings to the investment team and discuss the thesis on an idea, potentially completing a full write-up of a stock pitch utilizing the team’s PRIME process
• Prepare and potentially participate in company and analyst meetings and conference calls
• Bring energy to the team and actively contribute to our culture of continuous improvement

What we look for:

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, business or another quantitative discipline, applied investment programs preferred.
• Graduation date of May 2026 and minimum GPA of 3.5 or higher
• Curiosity and interest in researching and understanding businesses, along with a general appreciation for the stock market and investing
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, both oral and written; A high level of professionalism is mandatory
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision, yet willingness to take direction; Detail-oriented individual with ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Knowledge of FactSet or Bloomberg is a plus

What makes this opportunity great:

• Ability to gain knowledge of the equity asset management industry (the “buyside”) via regular interaction with research analysts and portfolio managers, including attending research meetings to discuss portfolio holdings and construction
• Opportunity to add value and learn from a smaller, collegial investment team
• Gain hands-on, real-world experience with a highly ranked organization
• Work within a unique culture that values diverse backgrounds and perspectives while emphasizing teamwork and a strong sense of partnership