Equity Capital Markets Analyst

Baird • Milwaukee, WI

5d • $110,000 - $125,000

About The Position

Baird is hiring an Equity Capital Markets Analyst to provide analytical support for public offerings, financing transactions, and other financial advisory services. The analyst will contribute to business development through research, analysis, and preparation for client meetings and pitches, and will work alongside junior and senior investment bankers across all stages of deals. The role also partners across investment banking and sales and trading to support transaction advisory and execution. AI tools such as Rogo and auxi, along with data visualization software such as Power BI, are used to streamline pitch books and models and develop insights and reports for client materials.

The position offers hands-on exposure to transactions from research through due diligence, collaboration across geographies, sectors, and specialties, and opportunities to contribute to discussions with investor and corporate management clients around the world. Baird describes its culture as collaborative and respectful, with opportunities for growth and recognition of hard work.

Requirements

• 12–24 months of full-time work experience; investment banking experience is preferred.
• A proven academic record and a passion for finance; a finance degree is helpful but not required.
• 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.
• Ability to obtain SIE and Series 79 licenses quickly, if not already licensed.

Nice To Haves

• Investment banking work experience.
• A finance degree.
• SIE and Series 79 licenses.
• Experience with AI tools such as Rogo, CoPilot, and auxi.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical support on public offerings, financing transactions, and other financial advisory services for clients.
• Contribute to business development through research, analysis, and preparation for client meetings and pitches.
• Work with junior and senior investment bankers across every stage of a deal.
• Partner across investment banking and sales and trading to support transaction advisory and deal execution.
• Use AI tools to streamline the creation of pitch books and models.
• Use data visualization software to generate insights and reports for client materials.
• Conduct research and facilitate due diligence as part of transaction work.
• Contribute to conversations with investor and corporate management clients.

Benefits

• Annual salary of $110,000–$125,000 with bonus potential; compensation and bonus are commensurate with experience, performance, and/or GIB profitability.
• Protected Friday nights and Saturdays.
• Periodic sabbaticals during a career.
• Shareholder opportunities.
• Mandatory paid time off (PTO).
• Robust 401(k) match and profit-sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive benefits and a culture focused on health and well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed