Baird 2009 Summer Internships

About Baird:

Baird is an employee-owned, international wealth management, capital markets, private equity and asset management firm with offices in the United States, Europe and Asia. Established in 1919, Baird has more than 2,300 associates serving the needs of individual, corporate, institutional and municipal clients. Baird oversees and manages client assets of more than $73 billion. Committed to being a great place to work, Baird is one of FORTUNE’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” in 2008 -- its fifth consecutive year on the list. Baird’s principal operating subsidiaries are Robert W. Baird & Co. in the United States and Robert W. Baird Group Ltd. in Europe. Baird also has operating subsidiaries in Asia supporting Baird’s private equity and investment banking operations. For more information, please visit Baird’s Web site at www.bairdcareers.com.

Our Intern Program:

Our intern program is a robust experience that offers interns exposure to the business world and a meaningful work experience. Baird’s intern program includes a two day Welcome Event in our corporate office in Milwaukee, WI, multiple Lunch & Learns, FUEL Milwaukee events, a Brewer’s game at Miller Park, Baird Night at the Zoo, and many other informal events. Our interns have the opportunity to use a Baird Cares Day and get paid to volunteer in the community. They are also eligible to apply for $10,000 in scholarships. Our informal mentor program gives interns an opportunity to network throughout Baird and learn about all the areas of the firm.

Summer Opportunities:

We expect to have opportunities in many areas of Baird for the summer including many areas of Finance, IT, Marketing, Human Resources, and Accounting. Our summer internships are paid opportunities working 37.5 hours per week. Most positions will be located in Milwaukee, but opportunities will also be available in many of our branches across the country. Please review our website www.bairdcareers.com closer to February to see a more specific list of open internships.

To apply for an internship or express your interest in a certain area of Baird, please e-mail your resume and cover letter to Dana Ernst, Corporate Recruiter at dernst@rwbaird.com.