Investment Banking Analyst - Defense, Space, & Government

We are seeking a highly motivated experienced Investment Banking Analyst to join our Defense, Space & Government team in Tysons Corner, VA. Baird’s 20+ person dedicated Defense, Space & Government team is recognized as a leading M&A and capital raise advisor within the sector. Since 2023, the team has advised on 50+ transactions totaling more than $21 billion in transaction value.

High-profile deals, major growth, the right people behind you. Grow far at Baird. ​ 

Baird offers a different kind of start to a career in investment banking, built on high-performing teams and a culture that supports your growth. ​ Here, you’ll build skills through real transactions, close collaboration with peers and mentors, and a culture focused on shared success.​ 

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​What You’ll Do​ 

Learn by doing and be trusted with meaningful work from the jump​ 

• Provide analytical support across mergers and acquisitions, public offerings, and other financial advisory services​ 

• Work with your team to prepare company valuations, build financial models, and create marketing materials​ 

• Contribute to business development efforts through research, analysis, and preparation for client meetings and pitches​ 

• Work side-by-side with both junior and senior investment bankers, gaining hands-on experience across every stage of a deal ​ 

• Use AI tools like Rogo and auxi to streamline the creation of pitch books and models, and employ data visualization software like Power BI to generate data-driven insights and reports for client materials 

What You’ll Gain​ 

The kind of environment that turns early talent into lasting careers​ 

• Contribute to every stage of a transaction, from conducting research to facilitating due diligence​ 

• Gain insight into how teams collaborate across geographies, sectors, and specialties to support client objectives​ 

• Take on meaningful responsibility and contribute to conversations with investor and corporate management clients around the world​

• Grow in a culture built on respect and shared values, where ambition and collaboration go hand-in-hand and hard work is recognized through opportunity​ 

What It Takes​ 

We’re looking for people who want to go far, and go together​ 

• A candidate energized by learning, teamwork, and real responsibility​ 

• 12–24 months of full-time work experience (investment banking, transaction advisory services/audit, and/or FP&A preferred)​ 

• A proven academic record and a passion for finance (a finance degree is helpful, but not required)​ 

• Drive, resilience, and a strong work ethic​ 

• Ability to work independently and thrive in a collaborati