Internship – Automation & AI Solutions (Milwaukee, WI)

Baird•Milwaukee, WI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Automation & AI Solutions Intern works with technology partners and business leaders to design, build, and deploy automation and artificial intelligence solutions for live deal workflows. This hands-on engineering role focuses on production-ready tools that improve efficiency, decision-making, and execution across the investment banking deal lifecycle. The intern is embedded within Baird’s Global Investment Banking Technology Solutions team and partners with deal teams and functional groups to identify manual, repetitive processes and develop scalable automation and AI-driven solutions. The internship is hybrid: the intern works in Baird’s downtown Milwaukee office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and remotely on Monday and Friday. The intern must be available full time during the summer (37.5–40 hours per week) and part time during school semesters (15–20 hours per week). Baird is seeking a local student who can start in June 2027. The intern program offers hands-on projects, mentorship, events, networking, and professional development. Baird does not currently hire individuals for this position who now or in the future require employment visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
Have an anticipated graduation date of May 2028 or later.
Demonstrate proficiency in at least one programming language; Python is preferred.
Have working knowledge of SQL and relational data concepts.
Show curiosity and enthusiasm for automation and artificial intelligence, with hands-on experimentation using tools such as Power Automate, Copilot, or large language models.
Be able to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
Have a self-starter mindset and ability to take ownership, prioritize effectively, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Be comfortable collaborating with cross-functional teams and working in person.
Be a local student able to start in June 2027.
Be available to work 37.5–40 hours per week during the summer and 15–20 hours per week during school semesters.
Not require employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Python programming proficiency is preferred.
Hands-on experimentation with Power Automate, Copilot, or large language models.

Responsibilities

Identify and automate manual processes across the Global Investment Banking deal lifecycle using Power Automate and Power Apps.
Design and build end-to-end workflow solutions integrating data from systems such as Salesforce, SQL, Snowflake, SharePoint, and Excel.
Prototype, test, and deliver AI-enabled use cases using tools such as Microsoft Copilot, Copilot Studio, ChatGPT, Claude, and Rogo.
Build custom Copilot agents and AI-driven tools for research, document synthesis, data extraction, and decision support.
Participate in discussions with business and technology stakeholders and present delivered solutions and outcomes.
Produce clear technical documentation to support the long-term maintainability and scalability of delivered solutions.