Internship

About the Role:

Baird’s Compliance interns collaborate closely with experienced professionals to build a strong foundation in the laws, regulations and ethical standards that govern the financial services industry. Through hands-on tasks and projects, interns gain practical insight into how policies and procedures are applied in a dynamic compliance environment at a high-performing financial firm. Internship opportunities are available across several specialized teams including Anti-Money Laundering, Registrations, Capital Markets, Personal Activities and Private Wealth Management-Surveillance.

This is a hybrid internship, working 3 days per week in our downtown Milwaukee, WI office and 2 days remote. The intern must be able to work full time during the summer, 37.5-40 hours per week, and work part time during the school semesters, 15-20 hours per week. We are seeking a local student who can start in April/May 2026.

The Impact You’ll Make:

• Perform basic analysis on department, firm and industry data to maintain compliance business continuity

• Assist with compliance reviews of various business units

• Conduct preliminary investigation on potential watch list matches using tools such as Google, database, and court records

• Gather information regarding client activity that may be suspicious and escalate to team for analysis

• Assist with coordinating institutional branch review process

• Create and maintain various Excel spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentation training materials 

• Assist with administrative functions including answering phones and responding to client questions

• Perform special projects and other duties, as assigned

What You’ll Bring to Baird:

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, political science, criminology or other related areas with a proven track record of academic excellence

• Anticipated graduation date of May 2027 or later

• Excellent attention to detail and superior organizational skills

• Strong oral and written communication abilities

• Experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word

• Some financial market knowledge is preferred

About Our Intern Program:

Jumpstart your career with Baird’s high-impact summer intern program! You’ll gain real-world experience, connect with inspiring leaders and grow through hands-on projects, mentorship and dynamic events. From our Intern Welcome and Baird Gives Back Day to firmwide networking and professional development, you’ll be part of a vibrant, collaborative culture that values your voice and fuels your future.

Baird is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status.

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.