I applied through an employee referral. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Baird in Dec 2014
Interview
The only way to get an interview or to get through to someone that will actually respond is an internal referral. Even after that, good luck getting them to respond to you. Attended an info session and networked, had a phone call then a formal online video interview (upload videos of yourself answering questions), follow-up phone interview then was told I would be notified of a super day invitation regardless of whether or not I was still being considered, then haven't heard a single thing back.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Be prepared to explain interest in working in "middle-market" investment banking over bulge bracket.
1st round pure behavs, with a VP; 2nd round is more technical, with a VP; then superday. overall a good experience people are chill. I think they prefer people who can vibe with them
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Question 1
Why Baird?
Any questions for them?
Would a LBO prefer construction company or trash collecting company
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Baird (New York, NY) in Feb 2026
Interview
One 30 minute virtual technical round with an Analyst, and in-person super day at the NYC office with 5 back-to-back 2x Associate, VP, Director, and Managing Director 30 minute interviews (4 behavioral, 1 behavioral & technical round).
Behavioral technical mix first round. Technical and situational super day. Relatively difficult questions were largely offset by welcoming team that was easy to talk with in the interviews. Also included writing element at the end
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Comparables: which company would have higher valuation and why
