Internship - IT Business Analyst (Year-Round)

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 is a robust experience that includes an Intern Welcome Event, professional development, and networking with leaders and associates. Our interns have the opportunity to use a Baird Gives Back Day, a paid day to volunteer in the community. Our mentor program gives interns an opportunity to network throughout Baird and learn about all the areas of the firm. To learn more, check out this video .

IT has a track record of success with interns across their various teams, all who have the ability to directly contribute to the success of the department. Interns apply knowledge gained in the classroom to develop relevant professional experience while developing meaningful relationships. We look for highly motivated individuals who are proactive, eager to learn and ready to contribute.

Our IT Business Analyst team delivers business analysis, project management and quality assurance expertise to identify and implement technology solutions that meet the business needs and challenges. The Intern will assist in delivering value-add solutions working on small project requests and/or as part of a large project team, while learning and applying agile principles and other project delivery methodologies.

Internship Location, Availability and Hours:

Located in our downtown Milwaukee or downtown Madison office, the intern must be able to work part-time during the school semesters, 15-20 hours per week, and full time during the summer, 37.5-40 hours per week. We are seeking a local student who can start in May 2025.

As an IT Business Analyst Intern, you will:

• Elicit requirements in conjunction with a mentor by the use of interviews, workflow analysis, requirements workshops and surveys to provide business requirements, use cases and user stories
  
• Analyze existing processes with a mentor by the use of workflow analysis, and process owner engagement to create user guides, process specifications and process models
  
• Participate in collaboration sessions with project team members (developers, architects, analysts, product owners) to assist in the creation and delivery of the technical vision, process improvement, client experience and risk mitigation
  
• Completes small projects for the department which may include reviewing processes, developing custom solutions and documentation
  
• Partner with the Quality Assurance (QA) team to define and execute testing strategies
  
• Interact with a variety of areas at Baird as you assist with different process projects
  
• Experience Baird’s culture by shadowing current team members. Receive mentorship from an experienced team member and partner with a manager on professional development
  

What we look for:

• Pursuing Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology Management, Information Systems, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Business or Communications with a Concentration in Technology or related degree. Targeting May 2026 or later graduation dates
  
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office is required and MS Visio is a plus
  
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills with ability to build strong relationships
  
• Possess a natural curiosity in understanding the application of technology to solve business problems
  
• Exceptional organizational/time management skills and attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities at one time and meet all deadlines
  
• A highly motivated, self-starter and strategic thinker who takes initiative to learn and contribute to the team
  

What makes this opportunity great:

• Interns applyknowledge gained in the classroom to develop relevant professional experience while developing meaningful relationships
  
• Your ideas matter and help create change in our business
  
• Information technology is a core part of Baird’s business strategy and plays a critical role in the growth and transformation of the firm
  
• Collaborative culture that values diverse backgrounds and perspectives while emphasizing teamwork and a strong sense of partnership
  

Baird is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status .

Commitment to Inclusion & Diversity

Baird is committed to inclusion & diversity for our clients, our associates and the communities where we live and work. This commitment stems from our culture of integrity, genuine concern for others and respect for the individual. We view inclusion & diversity as an ongoing journey - one of shared responsibility, continuous improvement and a focus on progress. We invite you to join us as we work together to foster an environment where diversity unites rather than divides us.