Internship - Investment Banking Associate Summer 2026 (Charlotte, NC)

Baird • Charlotte, NC

1d • $175,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Baird is where investment banking careers gain real traction. Associate Interns take on meaningful responsibility, work closely with senior bankers and clients, and grow in a culture that values performance, collaboration, and long-term success. Our Internship Program: Our 10-week Summer 2026 Internship is a robust experience that offers interns meaningful responsibilities from day one, getting hands-on deal experience by working alongside our senior bankers and clients. Internship Location, Availability and Hours: Located in our Charlotte, NC office, interns must be flexible to work full time during the summer, significant hours are required.

Requirements

• 1st Year MBA candidates graduating in winter 2026 or spring 2027
• Superior intellect, demonstrated leadership ability, excellent verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, effective team player and a commitment to excellence
• Candidates must display proven analytical skills and an ability to learn in a collaborative environment
• Candidates must have three to five years of work experience
• Previous exposure to investment banking or other areas within the financial services industry is beneficial
• As part of our application process and to be considered for our 2026 Summer Associate Program, you must complete the Suited assessment.

Responsibilities

• Provide execution support for public equity offerings, mergers and acquisitions and other financial advisory services for our clients
• Lead the preparation of company valuations, financial models and client presentations and conduct industry research and analysis
• Develop key skills by working closely with senior bankers and senior management at our clients and will obtain broad exposure to an array of transactions in a variety of industries

Benefits

• Solutions-focused environment that will enable you to grow as a professional
• Unique culture that values diverse backgrounds and perspectives while emphasizing teamwork and a strong sense of partnership
• Gain hands-on, real-world experience with a highly ranked organization
• Interact and work closely with various levels of professionals in both a social and office setting

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees