Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at Baird as 100% positive with a difficulty rating score of 3.33 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Summer Analyst and Equity Research rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Investment Banking Summer Analyst and Summer Analyst roles were rated as the easiest.
The hiring process at Baird takes an average of 30 days when considering 3 user submitted interviews across all job titles. Candidates applying for Investment Banking Summer Analyst had the quickest hiring process (on average 30 days), whereas Investment Banking Summer Analyst roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 30 days).
Typical M&A interview process align with the questions that the interview guides are providing whether it's technical or behavioral.
A simple case study will be asked to be done during the interview.
The interviewer didn’t seem too excited about interviewing me. Then seemed to be bothered by how much I was asking for which is within range for the role. I don’t want to give too much detail but she was off putting. It took months to get the typical auto email and the job was posted again. I’m not sure what they expect for such a role and asking for 100% in office.
I interviewed at Baird (London, England) in Nov 2025
Interview
In-person interview with Financial Sponsors Group, after applying through a Private Equity recruitment agency.
Met two members of the team, who were very friendly. Was informed during the interview that a graduate would be suitable for the role as it would be mainly entail sourcing data for senior colleagues, and would not be client facing.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why do you want to work at Baird?
What do you know about Baird?
How does your experience make you suitable for this role?