Investment Banking Vice President (Defense & Gov't)

About the position Baird is a leading global investment bank with more than 540 banking associates, offering corporations, entrepreneurs, private equity and other financial sponsors a broad range of advisory and financing solutions. Since 2021, Baird has completed over 800 advisory transactions, representing $396 billion in transaction value, and 343 financings, raising over $150 billion. Committed to being a great workplace, Baird ranked No.13 on the 2025 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list – its 22nd consecutive year on the list. What You’ll Do: Assist senior bankers in the business development effort. Lead transaction execution teams. Work on a variety of domestic and cross-border M&A transactions, equity financings (IPO, Follow-On, Private Placement, Growth Equity), and other financial advisory services. What You ’ ll Gain : Work closely with client management and C-Suite executive team through M&A process. Work closely with senior bankers to have direct impact on the deal process. Unique culture that values diverse backgrounds and perspectives while emphasizing teamwork and a strong sense of partnership. What It Takes : Candidate attributes the Baird values that include superior intellect, demonstrated leadership ability, attention to detail, ability to work in teams and a commitment to excellence. Candidates must have at least 3 years of prior investment banking experience and the proven ability to lead the execution effort on a variety of complex capital markets and M&A transactions. Candidates must also display excellent client relationship skills and an ability to learn in a solution-focused environment. Prior investment banking experience is required. An MBA or JD degree is preferred. SIE, Series 63 & 79 licenses preferred or the ability to quickly obtain. The Baird Difference In addition to a strong culture that is focused on health and well-being, our organization offers competitive total compensation packages and unique benefits including: Hybrid work options Periodic Sabbaticals during career Protected Friday night & Saturday Shareholder opportunities Mandatory paid time off (PTO) Robust 401k match and profit-sharing contribution Learn more about Baird’s unique additional benefits here Additional Details: Compensation Information: $250,000 Annual Salary Bonus Eligible Compensation and bonus are commensurate with experience, performance and/or GIB profitability Commitment to Inclusion & Diversity Baird is committed to inclusion & diversity for our clients, our associates and the communities where we live and work. This commitment stems from our culture of integrity, genuine concern for others and respect for the individual. We view inclusion & diversity as an ongoing journey – one of shared responsibility, continuous improvement and a focus on progress. We invite you to join us as we work together to foster an environment where diversity unites rather than divides us. Learn more here. 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior bankers in the business development effort.
• Lead transaction execution teams.
• Work on a variety of domestic and cross-border M&A transactions, equity financings (IPO, Follow-On, Private Placement, Growth Equity), and other financial advisory services.

Requirements

• Candidate attributes the Baird values that include superior intellect, demonstrated leadership ability, attention to detail, ability to work in teams and a commitment to excellence.
• Candidates must have at least 3 years of prior investment banking experience and the proven ability to lead the execution effort on a variety of complex capital markets and M&A transactions.
• Candidates must also display excellent client relationship skills and an ability to learn in a solution-focused environment.
• Prior investment banking experience is required.

Nice-to-haves

• An MBA or JD degree is preferred.
• SIE, Series 63 & 79 licenses preferred or the ability to quickly obtain.

Benefits

• Hybrid work options
• Periodic Sabbaticals during career
• Protected Friday night & Saturday
• Shareholder opportunities
• Mandatory paid time off (PTO)
• Robust 401k match and profit-sharing contribution

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