Global Investment Banking - M&A Internship (6 months, January - June 2027), London

About Baird

Founded in 1919, Baird has more than 4,500 associates and offices in Europe, Asia, and the United States. We deliver investment banking, private equity and equity research services to institutions and corporations around the world.

Our unique culture was founded on the values of integrity, transparency, teamwork and putting our clients first, principles that underpin our strong relationships with our clients and our communities to this day.

Being privately held and employee-owned allows us to focus squarely on our clients’ needs. Our recognition as a great place to work enables us to attract and retain exceptional professionals who share a passion for delivering great outcomes for our clients.

About Baird Global Investment Banking

With our mid-market focus, deep expertise and unique team approach, Baird’s Global Investment Banking group provides comprehensive and global M&A, debt advisory and equity financing services to companies, entrepreneurs, and private equity and venture capital firms around the world.

Our European team operates across a range of industries and subsectors but specialises in the Consumer, Healthcare, Industrial, and Technology & Services sectors.

Our in-depth industry and product knowledge, combined with extensive transaction experience and global financial sponsor coverage, enable us to consistently achieve high-quality, successful outcomes for our clients.

Your Program

During your 6 month paid internship, you’ll work with our experts and learn about the M&A industry, our clients and our firm. This is a great opportunity to learn from industry leaders, take part in day-to-day operations, where you’ll be given mentors along the way and will have the chance to build on your knowledge and gain hands on experience. If you like challenges, enjoy learning and want to work where no two days are the same, this program is for you.

The internship serves as a key pipeline for our full-time analyst roles. Upon successful completion of the internship program, we endeavour to provide return offers to our high-performing interns for 2027 full-time analyst positions.

Key Responsibilities

• Support with the preparation of marketing materials for pitches, buy- and sell-side transactions, and other client meetings
• Prepare company valuations and financial analyses using a variety of valuation methodologies
• Perform company and market research and prepare accompanying analyses
• Assist deal-teams with the execution of live buy- and sell-side transactions

Qualifications

• Candidates should have already graduated or be recent graduates with a minimum of a 2:1
• High level of motivation and capacity for teamwork
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills including Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong work ethic and ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Passion for excellence and attention to detail
• Candidates must be available from January – June 2027

Applications are open for one week and will close on Thursday 4 June 2026.

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, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.