Robert W. Baird Group Limited Job Description Position: Investment Banking Associate Division: Global Investment Banking Location: London Reports to: Investment Banking Associate Development Manager(s) Key tasks: Providing quantitative, qualitative and analytical support and analysis for mergers and acquisitions and other financial advisory services to clients across a variety of industries. Preparing company valuations, financial models and client presentations. Due diligence, project management, document processing and financial/statistical analysis. Depending on experience, Associates can range from No.2 to No.4 on advisory teams. Associates may be assigned specific departmental responsibilities, including in relation to business development activities. Key competencies and skills: Associates should have established the following: A thorough understanding of accounting practices and ability to undertake detailed financial analysis Financial modeling skills Writing skills Presentation skills (primarily in terms of preparation of presentations) Time and project management Associates should have established/be establishing the following: Commercial judgment and awareness Transaction execution skills Presentation skills (both preparation and delivery) Negotiation skills People management (in particular the development of analysts and taking responsibility for their output) Client relationship skills Thorough regulatory and legal knowledge (ideally including the Listing Rules and the Blue Book) Stock Market and general economic awareness (UK and US) During your employment, you must comply with the FCA rules and guidance including but not limited to the FCA’s Conduct Rules. Qualifications/ Experience 1. A graduate with a minimum 2:1 or equivalent and 2. Qualified Accountant or Lawyer, or completed an MBA, or experience in Analyst or equivalent role within an Investment Bank or Industry (other than in exceptional circumstances) 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.