• Job Description

  Req#: R2023911

  Investment Banking Analyst, GP Solutions or Capital Advisory (New York)

  Baird is a leading global investment bank with more than 400+ banking professionals in the U.S., Europe and Asia. We provide corporations, entrepreneurs, private equity and venture capital firms with in-depth market knowledge and extensive experience in merger and acquisition, restructuring, debt advisory and equity financing transactions. Since 2017, Baird has completed more than 700 advisory transactions, representing nearly $255 billion in transaction value, and nearly 500 financings, raising $195 billion. Committed to being a great place to work, Baird has been recognized as a Great Place to work since 2004.

  The Baird GP Solutions Group collaborates with Baird’s sector and product teams to advise sponsor clients on GP-led private secondary market transactions, ranging from single and multi-asset continuation funds, tender offers and strip sales to bespoke financings including NAV-based loans and fund-level preferred equity financings.

  Baird’s Capital Advisory Group delivers customized financing solutions across the entire capital structure for institutional clients in the United States and Europe. Our equity product capabilities include equity and equity-linked solutions for private issuers, including growth equity, hybrid capital, secondary liquidity, and PIPEs. Our debt product capabilities include asset-based, 1st & 2nd lien, unitranche, mezzanine, high-yield and other structured debt instruments.. We assist clients with growth, acquisition and project financings, refinancings and recapitalizations, strategic partnerships and joint ventures, lender negotiations and sell-side lender education processes. Our deep sector expertise enables us to optimally position companies within a sector, advise clients through complex situations and deliver financing solutions that support our clients’ long-term strategic objectives. We possess strong relationships with a variety of lenders and investors, including universal banks, non-bank/credit funds, private equity, hedge funds, family offices and alternative capital providers, creating competitive processes that optimize pricing, terms, speed and certainty.

  We are looking for two 1st Year Analysts to join our Capital Advisory and GP Solutions groups in our New York office.

  As an Investment Banking Analyst on the GP Solutions team, you will:

  • Assist in the preparation of financial models, company marketing materials and client presentations.

  • Manage investors throughout the capital raise process including by helping to facilitate their diligence.

  • Perform research and various analyses in support of thematic publications and new business generation.

  • Gain exposure to live GP-led transaction deal activity.

  • Work closely with mid-level and senior management to support execution of GP-led secondary transactions for key financial sponsor relationships.

  • Hone your skills by working closely with sponsor clients, secondary investors and Baird’s sector and product teams on a variety of GP-led transactions.

  As an Analyst on the Capital Advisory team, you will:

  • Assist in the preparation of financial models, company marketing materials and client presentations

  • Manage investors throughout capital raise process including facilitating their diligence

  • Perform research and various analyses in support of thematic publications and new business generation

  • Support the deal team in performing due diligence and financial analysis on corporate clients from a variety of different industries

  • Review and develop expertise in financing documentation and coordinate investor outreach

  What makes these opportunities great:

  GP Solutions:

  • Gain relevant experience in all areas of GP-led secondary transaction origination and execution.

  • Work alongside a team with a deep experience and a strong market reputation that is focused on developing a market leading platform.

  • Achieve professional development through being a direct contributor on lean deal teams and having the ability to interact daily with senior bankers.

  • Unique culture that values diverse backgrounds and perspectives while emphasizing teamwork and a strong sense of partnership and accountability.

  Capital Advisory:

  • Assist in the preparation of financial models, company marketing materials and client presentations.

  • Manage investors throughout capital raise process including facilitating their diligence.

  • Perform research and various analyses in support of thematic publications and new business generation.

  • Gain an expert understanding of the drivers of credit quality and valuation, the mechanics of credit agreements and investment documentation, market dynamics and the landscape of debt and equity investors.

  • Develop your skills through broad exposure to clients, investors, and Baird bankers.

  What we look for:

  • Experience with financial modeling and strong technical skillset.

  • Ability to think critically to solve complex problems that involve multiple stakeholders with varying objectives.

  • Candidates must have a proven academic record and a passion for finance.

  • Baird values superior intellect demonstrated leadership ability, attention to detail, effective team play and a commitment to excellence.

  • Candidates must display proven analytical skills and an ability to quickly learn in a solution-focused environment.

  • Ability to function equally well in both a team setting and on a self-directed basis.

  • Possess a strong work ethic and record of excellence.

  • Excellent mathematical, writing, verbal and computer skills.

  The Baird Difference:

  In addition to a strong culture that is focused on health and well-being, our organization offers competitive total compensation packages and unique benefits including:

  • Hybrid work schedule

  • Protected Friday night and Saturdays

  • Periodic Sabbaticals during career

  • Shareholder opportunities

  • Mandatory paid time off (PTO)

  • Robust 401k match and profit-sharing contribution

  Learn more about Baird’s unique additional benefits here

  Additional Details:

  Compensation Information:

  • Min: $110,000 - $125,000 Max Annual Salary

  • Bonus Eligible

  *Compensation and bonus are commensurate with experience, performance and/or GIB profitability

  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. Learn more here.

  Baird is committed to diversity and provides employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, military service, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other status protected by law.

• About the company

  Robert W. Baird & Co.

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