Initial Screening & Hirevue
The interview process begins with a Hirevue video interview that focuses on motivation for the role and the firm, along with some brain-teaser style questions to assess thought processes.

Real, anonymous reports from people who interviewed for Research Analyst at Baird, newest first and distilled into what to expect across the loop.
I heard back fast from HR and got a 30-minute phone interview scheduled pretty quickly. The call felt straightforward and light on anything technical—I mostly walked through basic interview questions and there was a quick review of my resume. It wasn’t very deep or intense, more like a screening to make sure my background matched what they were looking for.
The interview process begins with a Hirevue video interview that focuses on motivation for the role and the firm, along with some brain-teaser style questions to assess thought processes.
Following the Hirevue, candidates typically have a phone interview with an analyst that is primarily behavioral but includes analytical prompts to evaluate reasoning skills.
Candidates will encounter a testing phase that includes math and writing assessments, emphasizing economic reasoning and clear communication under time constraints.
The final stage is an in-person superday consisting of several back-to-back interviews, focusing on both technical skills and personal narratives, including a stock pitch exercise.
The overall difficulty of the process is considered average to high, with a strong emphasis on preparation for both technical knowledge and articulating personal fit for the role.
Candidates noted the importance of having a coherent narrative and being prepared for a variety of question types, with feedback indicating that the interviewers were generally friendly but focused on assessing fit and clarity.