About the Role: The Private Wealth Management (PWM) Talent Team is comprised of the Academy, Administrative, Human Resources, Recruiting, and Transition teams. Together, these groups support every step of the talent journey from helping current associates grow through training and development, attracting and hiring new talent, and supporting experienced Financial Advisors as they transition their practices to Baird. As an intern, you’ll be introduced to Baird’s Private Wealth Management business and how our Talent Team partners with leaders and associates across the organization. You’ll contribute to a variety of projects, providing hands-on experience within a dynamic, client-focused business unit. This internship requires working part time during the school semesters, 15-20 hours per week, and working full time during the summer, 37.5-40 hours per week, Monday-Friday in our downtown Milwaukee, WI office. We are seeking a local student who can start in May 2026. The Impact You’ll Make: Support a variety of projects across the PWM Talent Team, including the Academy, Administrative, Human Resources, Recruiting, and Transition groups Assist with recruiting activities such as sourcing candidates, reviewing resumes, scheduling interviews, and supporting communication with candidates Help prepare materials and logistics for training, development programs, and leadership sessions Contribute to marketing and communication efforts, including newsletters, event planning, and creating materials Support onboarding and transition activities by preparing documents and marketing packets for new Financial Advisor hires Assist with meeting and event preparation, including invitations, signage, and coordinating catering. Create and update presentations, documents, and materials using PowerPoint, Canva, and Excel. Complete additional projects and tasks as needed What You’ll Bring to Baird: Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in human resources, marketing, communications, business or related degree Anticipated graduation date of May 2027 or later Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to connect clearly and professionally with clients and associates Organizational excellence, with the capacity to manage multiple priorities, demonstrate strong attention to detail and ensure high-quality and on-time delivery Demonstrates strong motivation, initiative, and strategic thinking, and eagerness to learn and contribute Collaborative mindset that values teamwork, diverse perspectives and building meaningful relationships Prior experience in an office setting preferred 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. Baird is an employee-owned, international financial services firm specializing in wealth management, capital markets, private equity and asset management. Our mission is straightforward. We strive “to provide the best financial advice and service to our clients and be the best place to work for all.” Our culture is like no other with extraordinary people who make Baird great for our clients and one another. Nationally recognized as a great place to work since 2004, we invite you to learn more about Baird, our culture and our people. 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.