Internship - Fixed Income Asset Management, Baird Advisors (Summer 2027)

About the Role: Baird Advisors, Baird’s institutional fixed income asset management team, manages over $195 billion for institutional clients, pensions, foundations, and individuals. The team’s bond strategies focus on investing in investment-grade securities across the taxable and municipal landscapes. Baird Advisors’ strategies are offered through our mutual fund complex, Baird Funds, and separately managed accounts. Located in Milwaukee, WI, Baird Advisors is a team of experienced investment professionals with a national reputation as a highly regarded active fixed income manager. The team has a long-term track record of delivering competitive returns versus benchmarks and peers, coupled with a high degree of consistency. Recognized for 14 consecutive years as a Best Place to Work by Pensions & Investments, the team was ranked the #1 fund family by Morningstar and was also a finalist for its stewardship award in 2022. We know these accolades stem from our cultural commitment to clients and to being a workplace of choice for the most talented professionals in our industry. The latter helps us attract extraordinary people – many of whom stay with us for their entire careers – ensuring the quality and continuity of our advice and service. here. As an intern, you’ll have the opportunity to work closely with nationally recognized fixed income asset managers. You’ll also have a mix of daily responsibilities and project work. This internship requires working full-time during the summer, 37.5-40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, in our downtown Milwaukee, WI office. We are seeking a student who can start in June 2027. The Impact You’ll Make: Support the team’s dynamic reporting needs using various systems, including Microsoft Excel Spend time with various portfolio managers on the team to learn about our investment process Use Bloomberg data and information to research a topic determined by members of our investment team Present your findings to the investment team and answer questions Monitor and review reports to ensure data quality and accuracy Identify and communicate opportunities for process improvements Perform additional duties and assist with projects as assigned What You’ll Bring to Baird: Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting, math, engineering, or economics, or a related field preferred Minimum GPA of 3.5 or higher Detail-oriented individual with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously Strong interpersonal communication skills, both oral and written Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to approach new or unfamiliar challenges thoughtfully and resourcefully Comfortable working with data, including organizing, analyzing, and interpreting information Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and an interest in developing advanced data analysis and reporting skills A high level of professionalism is mandatory Strong organizational skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision, yet a willingness to take direction Demonstrates a genuine curiosity and eagerness to learn, with a strong desire to expand knowledge and develop new 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.