Baird·Investment Banking Analyst

Baird Investment Banking Analyst interview experience

Got offer

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Chicago, ILPosted Apr 2020 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

After I applied through the online portal, I went through an initial screening/first-round phone interview, and then the process moved forward in a pretty standard way—either I got a referral that pushed me ahead or I just kept progressing to later rounds.

Overall, it felt straightforward and not especially tricky, and the vibe from everyone I spoke with was welcoming and relaxed.

The interviews leaned heavily toward fit. I spent a lot of time making the case for why I wanted to work there, including why the Midwest mattered to me. When technical questions came up, they weren’t presented as the hardest part, but they were definitely prominent enough that I had to be comfortable with the material. I remember feeling that the process was more about how I fit and how motivated I was than about any intimidating technical gauntlet.

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