Investment Banking Associate - Energy & Industrial Services

What You’ll Do

• Work on meaningful responsibility in public equity offerings, mergers and acquisitions, and other strategic financial advisory services.
• Prepare company valuations, financial models, marketing materials, and client presentations.
• Contribute to business development efforts through research and analysis.
• Work directly with senior bankers and client executives.

What You’ll Gain

• Build strong relationships with client leadership and C-suite executives.
• Take on greater ownership through lean deal teams.
• Navigate clear paths for progression with mentorship, visibility, and real opportunity.
• Collaborate across Baird’s global investment banking platform.
• Advance alongside elite, high-performing peers.
• Grow in a culture that values diverse perspectives, welcomes ambition, and builds success through collaboration and shared purpose.
• Oversee deal execution by directing analysts in their use of AI platforms like Rogo for due diligence and research, while using tools like Power BI to synthesize complex data into strategic advice for clients.

What It Takes

• At least one year of full-time experience in an Investment Banking Associate or equivalent role.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a track record of delivering results.
• Clear communication, strong leadership, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, high-performing team.
• Intellectual agility, initiative, and the drive to grow in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.
• Experience with AI tools such as Rogo, CoPilot, and Auxi.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar.

Compensation And Benefits

• $175,000 - $200,000 annual salary with bonus potential.
• Compensation and bonus are commensurate with experience, performance and/or GIB profitability.
• Competitive total compensation packages and comprehensive benefits including: protected Friday night and Saturdays, periodic sabbaticals during career, shareholder opportunities, mandatory paid time off (PTO), and robust 401k match and profit-sharing contribution.