Baird·Investment Banking Analyst

Baird Investment Banking Analyst interview experience

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Positive

Chicago, ILPosted Aug 2026 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

I started with a pretty low-key conversation where an associate asked about my background and why I wanted to move, mostly centered on fit rather than deep technicals.

The vibe felt straightforward and easy to talk through, and I remember walking away feeling like I could speak comfortably about what I’d done before.

After that initial round, the process was still moving and I was continuing to advance. Across the interview, the technical part (when it came up) stayed basic—things like walking through the main financial statements and discussing valuation at a high level—paired with motivation-style questions about what I was looking for. Overall it felt more like confirming we were aligned than trying to test my limits.

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