Internship Business Owner Solutions Investment Banking (Louisville, KY Summer 2027)

Robert W Baird & Company • Louisville, KY

16d • Onsite

About The Position

About the Role: Our Business Owner Solutions group provides M&A and transition planning services to lower middle-market and emerging companies. A Business Owner Solutions Intern plays a critical role in supporting the group's Analysts/Associates in providing merger and acquisition services for the firm's sell-side lower middle-market business clients. Learn more about our Business Owner Solutions team here. This internship requires working full-time during the summer, 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday in our downtown Louisville, KY office. We are seeking a student who can start the end of May 2027. The Impact You'll Make: Analyze financial information, build financial models, conduct industry research, and create exhibits for marketing memoranda Organize and manage multiple tasks and assignments in a fast-paced work environment Gain hands on, real-world experience across a variety of M&A assignments Develop your skills through broad exposure to both junior and senior team members and clients on a daily basis Gain relevant experience alongside the junior banking team in a variety of M&A transaction areas, from preparation of pitch materials to observing the execution phase by senior team members

Requirements

• Candidates with a strong academic record and an interest in Finance (Accounting, Business Economics and Finance concentration preferred but not mandatory); Targeting a graduation date of December 2027 - May 2028
• A general understanding of financial statements and the valuations of public and private businesses
• Superior analytical skills, financial acumen and strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet specific deadlines
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel & PowerPoint
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and reliability with a drive for continuous improvement
• A strong work ethic, desire to work in a fast-paced professional environment, and the ability to learn quickly

Nice To Haves

• Some experience in a business setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial information
• Build financial models
• Conduct industry research
• Create exhibits for marketing memoranda
• Organize and manage multiple tasks and assignments in a fast-paced work environment
• Gain hands on, real-world experience across a variety of M&A assignments
• Develop your skills through broad exposure to both junior and senior team members and clients on a daily basis
• Gain relevant experience alongside the junior banking team in a variety of M&A transaction areas, from preparation of pitch materials to observing the execution phase by senior team members

What This Job Offers

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