Institutional Equities Sales & Trading Shadow Week (May 2026) - Milwaukee

Are you looking to gain real world experience in a thriving, global financial services firm with an award-winning culture? Consider a shadow week experience and start building your career at Baird. The Sales & Trading Shadow Week is designed to occur one week before the candidate’s full time summer internship begins. Shadow Week Location, Availability and Hours: The Shadow Week will occur onsite in our Milwaukee, Wisconsin office. Students must be available to attend full time for the duration of the one-week unpaid experience. Shadow Week Dates: Monday, May 11 - Friday, May 15, 2026. As a Sales & Trading Shadow Week Participant, you will: Have the opportunity to shadow experienced sales associates and traders in a structured team environment Be exposed to a broad array of research products which are marketed to the investment management, mutual fund, pension fund and hedge fund community Become educated on the function of U.S. equity markets, along with the intricacies of Baird’s sales teams and trading systems, including exposure to Baird’s sales trading and principal trading desk What we look for: Candidates must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree in Business or a related field, with interest in equity capital markets Have solid analytical and sales skills as well as strong interpersonal capabilities and work ethic What makes this opportunity great: Fast paced environment that will enable you to grow as a professional Unique culture that values diverse backgrounds and perspectives while emphasizing teamwork and a strong sense of partnership Direct access to Equity Capital Market leaders gives interns insight into the markets and Sell-Side business #LI-AK1 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. Baird is an employee-owned, international financial services firm specializing in wealth management, capital markets, private equity and asset management. Our mission is straightforward. We strive “to provide the best financial advice and service to our clients and be the best place to work for all.” Our culture is like no other with extraordinary people who make Baird great for our clients and one another. Nationally recognized as a great place to work since 2004, we invite you to learn more about Baird, our culture and our people. Baird is committed to inclusion & diversity for our clients, our associates and the communities where we live and work. This commitment stems from our culture of integrity, genuine concern for others and respect for the individual. We view inclusion & diversity as an ongoing journey – one of shared responsibility, continuous improvement and a focus on progress. We invite you to join us as we work together to foster an environment where diversity unites rather than divides us. Apply tot his job