Baird
Institutional Equities Sales & Trading Shadow Week (May 2026) – New York City
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Job Description
- Req#: R2025950
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
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
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 students insight into the markets and Sell-Side business
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 New York City office. Students must be available to work 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:
What we look for:
What makes this opportunity great:#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.
About the company
Robert W. Baird & Co.
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