About the role#
This summer internship offers hands-on experience within our Private Wealth Management team. You will work alongside Financial Advisors, gaining insight into their daily responsibilities while contributing to team projects. This is a full-time position requiring 37.5 to 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
What you'll do#
- Support Financial Advisors by reviewing reports and conducting research.
- Prepare materials for client meetings and presentations.
- Assist with financial planning and market research tasks.
- Handle administrative duties, phone calls, and basic client inquiries.
- Contribute to branch marketing initiatives.
- Process necessary paperwork and documents.
- Assist with other team projects as needed.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a bachelor’s degree program in finance, business, or a related field.
- An anticipated graduation date of December 2027 or later.
- A genuine interest in financial services and building a career in private wealth management.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- High attention to detail.
- A proactive, motivated, and strategic mindset.
- Prior experience in an office setting is preferred.
Location & details#
- This internship is based on-site in Madisonville, Kentucky, and Hopkinsville, Kentucky.
- The term for this position is Summer 2027, with a start date in June 2027.
- This is a paid, full-time internship.
- We are unable to provide sponsorship for employment visa status for this role.
About Baird
Baird is a financial services firm founded in 1919. Based in Milwaukee, the company provides wealth management, investment banking, asset management, and equity research services. It operates as a privately held organization with over 5,700 employees. The firm manages or oversees more than 560 billion dollars in client assets.
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