Are you a driven individual seeking a clear path to a rewarding career in Public Finance? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your analytical skills directly impact communities and infrastructure? If so, we want to hear from you!

Baird is seeking a talented Financial Analyst to join our team. This isn't just another analyst role - it's a launchpad. We're committed to developing our team members and providing a structured pathway for an ambitious individual to grow into a Public Finance Banker.

As a Financial Analyst you will:

Assist in research and development of financing and long-term strategic plans that meet the client’s unique goals and objectives

Generate preliminary financing scenarios and prepare summaries, presentations and memos for clients using Excel, DBC, Word, and/or PowerPoint

Gather, analyze, and summarize economic and financial information and trends

Prepare presentations to clients/issuers, credit rating agencies, governing bodies, bondholders and other key stakeholders

Utilize strong communication abilities with working group professionals, both internal (underwriters, investment bankers and/or financial advisors) and external (clients/issuers, bond counsel, bidders) to facilitate bond transactions

Create agendas and participate in working group calls or meetings

Coordinate bond sale process including detailed timelines, sale, and closing/funding

Compile demographic and debt information for municipal bond disclosure documents

Assist with the review of legal and offering documents for bond offerings

Draft requests for proposals for clients/issuers and assist in summarizing and evaluating resulting proposals

Draft responses to requests for proposals to acquire new clients

Ensure transaction details are recorded properly in department database, organize and submit electronic deal files, and other data management and regulatory compliance related tasks

Perform Continuing Disclosure due diligence and assist client in complying with Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Rule 15c2-12, if necessary

Assists in required Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) Electronic Municipal Market Access (EMMA) filings, if necessary

Performs other duties as assigned

What Makes This Opportunity Great:

Mentorship and development: We provide dedicated mentorship and training to help you develop the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in Public Finance Banking. You'll work closely with experienced Bankers who are invested in your success.

Clear career path: We've established a structured career progression where your hard work and dedication will be recognized and rewarded.

Impactful work: Contribute to projects that have a tangible impact on communities and shape the future of public infrastructure.

What we look for:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education with 2+ year’s relevant experience preferred

Must obtain relevant FINRA licenses (SIE, 50, 52, 63) or ability to obtain licensing within 12 months. 

Sound mathematical, statistical, computational, analytical and research abilities 

Ability to gather and analyze necessary data to identify relevant issues, accurately define the objective and formulate and evaluate alternatives to recommend a solution

Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel; working knowledge of financial functions, formulas, macros, etc.

Exceptional attention to detail and strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks under strict deadlines

Ability to work, travel, and attend meetings outside normal business hours

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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. .