Internship - Financial Operations (Year-Round)

Location: WI-Milwaukee

About the Role

Baird’s Operations Department (“Ops”) is the best kept secret in the financial services industry and plays a critical role to the success and growth or the firm.  We partner with the different business and functions within Baird with the goal of driving efficiencies and reducing risk to the firm. Interns have the opportunity to gain experience working with operations systems and technology and contribute to team goals and influence client experience. Internship opportunities are available across several specialized teams including Client Account Support, Client Reporting, Enterprise Initiativesand Product Support.

This internship requires working full time during the summer, 37.5-40 hours per week, Monday-Friday and work part time during the school semesters, 15-20 hours per week, in our downtown Milwaukee, WI office. We are seeking a local student who can start in May/June 2027.

The Impact You’ll Make

Support the team with daily branch office inquiries (email/phone) and with recurring team tasks

Collaborate across the firm to help ensure highly efficient customer service

Partner with team members to find enhancements and streamline current process

Work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment

Receive firsthand mentoring and training

What You’ll Bring to Baird

Pursuing a bachelor’s degree

Anticipated graduation date of May 2028 or later

Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively as a team player

Positive attitude, proactive in seeking additional work and strong initiative

Detail oriented and exhibits organizational, time management and problem-solving skills

Strong client service, critical thinking and troubleshooting skills

About Our Intern Program

Jumpstart your career with Baird’s high-impact summer intern program! You’ll gain real-world experience, connect with inspiring leaders and grow through hands-on projects, mentorship and dynamic events. From our Intern Welcome and Baird Gives Back Day to firmwide networking and professional development, you’ll be part of a vibrant, collaborative culture that values your voice and fuels your future.

Baird is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status.

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.