Baird

Build and maintain relationships with corporate clients, advise on investor relations strategies, and coordinate corporate access events. | Bachelor's degree, 2-5+ years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. | As a Corporate Relationship Manager on the Corporate Access Team, you will partner closely with public company leadership teams to become a trusted resource in helping companies access and better understand their shareholder base. This role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, sound judgment, and a consistent commitment to client service, along with a genuine interest in understanding corporate strategy and investor engagement. The Impact You’ll Make: Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate leadership teams, including CEOs, CFOs, and Investor Relations professionals, through regular in-person meetings, calls, and written correspondence Serve as a strategic partner to corporates, advising on investor targeting, shareholder composition, and ownership trends Collaborate closely with Baird’s Senior Research Analysts and teams to align corporate access and investor relations strategies for covered companies. Baird equity research covers approximately 700+ public companies across multiple sectors Proactively identify and develop new relationships with relevant non-covered companies, gaining a deep understanding of their investor relations strategy and corporate access needs Partner with Baird’s sales teams to assess investor interest and construct targeted investor schedules for corporate access events, i.e. Non-deal roadshows, conferences, HQ visits, webcasts, etc. Deliver a seamless, high-quality execution experience for all corporate access activities, managing logistics and communications end-to-end across a high volume of internal and external stakeholders Develop a strong working knowledge of covered companies and sectors, identifying trends and insights related to investor marketing activity and engagement across the industry Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in internal databases to support communication, reporting, and business continuity Contribute positively to the team’s collaborative, inclusive culture, both in-person and virtually Travel domestically to meet with corporate clients a few times a year What You’ll Bring to Baird: Bachelor’s degree required; Business, Finance, Economics, Marketing, or Communications preferred 2–5+ years of relevant experience with a strong interest in financial markets and the investment management industry SIE, Series 7, 63, and/or 66 licensing expected with first 2 years Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships, including developing new, organic business connections Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey ideas clearly and influence stakeholders with professionalism Strong client-service orientation, both internally and externally Ability to problem-solve, manage competing priorities, and perform accurately under tight deadlines and peak workloads High attention to detail with excellent organizational and follow-through skills Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team Adaptability in a fast-moving, evolving environment Team-oriented mindset, high integrity, and a consistently positive, professional attitude Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint #LI-AK1 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.

Lead and manage social media strategy, content, engagement, compliance, and partnerships for firm-wide campaigns. | Bachelor's degree, 5+ years managing business social media campaigns, strong writing skills, proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and web technologies, and ability to work flexible hours. | About the role: As a Temporary member of the Digital Communications Team, works with other associates in Marketing & Communications and throughout the firm to plan, develop and implement social media communications strategies to effectively convey Baird's brand and key messages internally and externally. This role will be in the office M-Th with WFH flexibility on Friday, once trained. This is a temporary associate role with an expected duration of 4-5 months.The Impact You'll Make: Lead Baird's social media strategy across platforms, aligning with business goals and brand development.Manage content creation, publishing calendars, and performance metrics for firm-wide campaigns.Serve as Community Manager, overseeing engagement, escalation, and platform relationships (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter).Partner with Compliance, Legal, and Risk to ensure social media compliance and consistency.Collaborate with Human Capital on digital recruiting strategies and social media education for associates.Drive vendor and agency partnerships, integrated marketing efforts, and thought leadership initiatives.What You'll Bring to Baird: Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, journalism, business technology, or related field.5+ years of experience managing business social media campaigns (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, blogs, etc.).Strong writing skills tailored for social media; creative, flexible, and proactive mindset.Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends; comfortable in fast-paced environments.Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), Microsoft Office, and web technologies (Flash, CSS, HTML, JavaScript).Knowledge of SEO, social media optimization, UI/UX, Google Analytics, and digital design best practices.#LI-AK1