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Baird: what the official sources say about selection

12 governed signals from 2 official source records, observed 16 September 2026. An evidence record lists what the register holds for one institution; it is not a dossier and it does not describe a complete selection process.

Markets recorded: EMEA; London; London; Frankfurt; Frankfurt. Categories: Academic degree requirement; Conversion route; Degree timing; Eligibility; Prior experience; Selection stages; Application timing and deadlines; University access.

LimitThe signals below are what Baird published on the observation dates, coded one programme, market and date at a time. They do not establish hidden screening criteria, university weighting, acceptance odds or a universal process across offices.

EMEA

3 signals

SIG-356 Official source Baird

Baird's current official Europe investment banking intern programme page states that it welcomes applicants from all academic backgrounds and a wide range of disciplines.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceNo, we welcome applicants from all academic backgrounds and encourage candidates from a wide range of disciplines to apply.

EMEA · Global Investment Banking Intern Programme - Europe · Academic degree requirement · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-189 (bairdcareers.com) · source record

SIG-361 Official source Baird

Baird's current official Europe investment banking intern programme page states that visa requirements are assessed during application review and the team follows up if sponsorship is needed.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceVisa requirements are assessed during the application review process, and our team will follow up with further information if sponsorship is needed.

EMEA · Global Investment Banking Intern Programme - Europe · Eligibility · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-189 (bairdcareers.com) · source record

SIG-364 Official source Baird

Baird's current official Europe investment banking intern programme page states that candidates selected on application/CV review are invited to a first round interview, virtual or in person.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceShould you be selected upon application/CV review, you will be invited for a first round interview as a first step, either virtually or in person.

EMEA · Global Investment Banking Intern Programme - Europe · Selection stages · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-189 (bairdcareers.com) · source record

London

7 signals

SIG-357 Official source Baird

Baird's current official Europe investment banking intern programme page states that London Analyst Interns typically start full-time three weeks after receiving an offer.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceAnalyst Interns (London) typically start full-time three weeks after receiving an offer.

London · Off-Cycle Intern Analyst Programme (London) -> full-time · Conversion route · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-189 (bairdcareers.com) · source record

SIG-358 Official source Baird

Baird's current official 2027 M&A London Summer Internship vacancy states that successful interns will be considered for full-time positions in the 2028 incoming Analyst class.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceSuccessful interns will be considered for full-time positions to join the 2028 incoming Analyst class.

London · 2027 Global Investment Banking - M&A London Summer Internship · Conversion route · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-190 (bairdcareers.com) · source record

SIG-359 Official source Baird

Baird's current official Europe investment banking intern programme page states that the London Summer Intern Programme is open to penultimate year Bachelor students.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceOpen to penultimate year Bachelor students.

London · Summer Intern Programme (London) · Degree timing · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-189 (bairdcareers.com) · source record

SIG-360 Official source Baird

Baird's current official Europe investment banking intern programme page states that the London Off-Cycle Intern Analyst Programme is open to penultimate and final year Bachelor/Master students.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceOpen to penultimate and final year Bachelor/Master students.

London · Off-Cycle Intern Analyst Programme (London) · Degree timing · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-189 (bairdcareers.com) · source record

SIG-362 Official source Baird

Baird's current official Europe investment banking intern programme page states that no prior industry experience is required for the London Summer Internship.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceFor the London Summer Internship, no prior industry experience is required.

London · Summer Intern Programme (London) · Prior experience · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-189 (bairdcareers.com) · source record

SIG-365 Official source Baird

Baird's current official Europe investment banking intern programme page states that London finalists attend a Super Day with motivational, technical and conversational interviews, a case study and time with junior bankers.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceLondon finalists are then invited to a Super Day, which consists of motivational/technical/conversational interviews, a case study and time with junior bankers.

London · Global Investment Banking Intern Programme - Europe (London) · Selection stages · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-189 (bairdcareers.com) · source record

SIG-366 Official source Baird

Baird's current official 2027 M&A London Summer Internship vacancy states that candidates must be available from 21 June to 27 August 2027.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceCandidates must be available from 21 June - 27 August 2027

London · 2027 Global Investment Banking - M&A London Summer Internship · Application timing and deadlines · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-190 (bairdcareers.com) · source record

London; Frankfurt

1 signal

SIG-363 Official source Baird

Baird's current official Europe investment banking intern programme page recommends at least one prior finance internship for the London Off-Cycle and Frankfurt Analyst internships.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceFor the London Analyst Off-Cycle and Frankfurt Analyst Internships, we recommend candidates have completed at least one prior internship within finance.

London; Frankfurt · Off-Cycle Intern Analyst Programme (London) and Frankfurt Analyst Internships · Prior experience · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-189 (bairdcareers.com) · source record

Frankfurt

1 signal

SIG-367 Official source Baird

Baird's current official Europe investment banking intern programme page states that the Frankfurt Quarterly Intern Analyst Programme is open to students with an excellent academic record from a top-tier university.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceOpen to German- and English-speaking students with an excellent academic record from a top-tier university.

Frankfurt · Quarterly Intern Analyst Programme (Frankfurt) · University access · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-189 (bairdcareers.com) · source record

Official sources

Cite this object

Who Gets In? (Elite Careers Strategy), Baird selection evidence record, revised 16 September 2026, https://www.accessecs.com/who-gets-in/institutions/baird/

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12 governed signals, observed 16 September 2026

Every signal this page cites, with the observation as coded, the passage recorded against the official page, the observation date and the source. Follow a signal ID for its full record; follow the source for the live page.

SIG-356 Official source Baird

Baird's current official Europe investment banking intern programme page states that it welcomes applicants from all academic backgrounds and a wide range of disciplines.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceNo, we welcome applicants from all academic backgrounds and encourage candidates from a wide range of disciplines to apply.

EMEA · Global Investment Banking Intern Programme - Europe · Academic degree requirement · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-189 (bairdcareers.com) · source record

SIG-361 Official source Baird

Baird's current official Europe investment banking intern programme page states that visa requirements are assessed during application review and the team follows up if sponsorship is needed.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceVisa requirements are assessed during the application review process, and our team will follow up with further information if sponsorship is needed.

EMEA · Global Investment Banking Intern Programme - Europe · Eligibility · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-189 (bairdcareers.com) · source record

SIG-364 Official source Baird

Baird's current official Europe investment banking intern programme page states that candidates selected on application/CV review are invited to a first round interview, virtual or in person.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceShould you be selected upon application/CV review, you will be invited for a first round interview as a first step, either virtually or in person.

EMEA · Global Investment Banking Intern Programme - Europe · Selection stages · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-189 (bairdcareers.com) · source record

SIG-357 Official source Baird

Baird's current official Europe investment banking intern programme page states that London Analyst Interns typically start full-time three weeks after receiving an offer.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceAnalyst Interns (London) typically start full-time three weeks after receiving an offer.

London · Off-Cycle Intern Analyst Programme (London) -> full-time · Conversion route · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-189 (bairdcareers.com) · source record

SIG-358 Official source Baird

Baird's current official 2027 M&A London Summer Internship vacancy states that successful interns will be considered for full-time positions in the 2028 incoming Analyst class.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceSuccessful interns will be considered for full-time positions to join the 2028 incoming Analyst class.

London · 2027 Global Investment Banking - M&A London Summer Internship · Conversion route · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-190 (bairdcareers.com) · source record

SIG-359 Official source Baird

Baird's current official Europe investment banking intern programme page states that the London Summer Intern Programme is open to penultimate year Bachelor students.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceOpen to penultimate year Bachelor students.

London · Summer Intern Programme (London) · Degree timing · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-189 (bairdcareers.com) · source record

SIG-360 Official source Baird

Baird's current official Europe investment banking intern programme page states that the London Off-Cycle Intern Analyst Programme is open to penultimate and final year Bachelor/Master students.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceOpen to penultimate and final year Bachelor/Master students.

London · Off-Cycle Intern Analyst Programme (London) · Degree timing · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-189 (bairdcareers.com) · source record

SIG-362 Official source Baird

Baird's current official Europe investment banking intern programme page states that no prior industry experience is required for the London Summer Internship.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceFor the London Summer Internship, no prior industry experience is required.

London · Summer Intern Programme (London) · Prior experience · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-189 (bairdcareers.com) · source record

SIG-365 Official source Baird

Baird's current official Europe investment banking intern programme page states that London finalists attend a Super Day with motivational, technical and conversational interviews, a case study and time with junior bankers.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceLondon finalists are then invited to a Super Day, which consists of motivational/technical/conversational interviews, a case study and time with junior bankers.

London · Global Investment Banking Intern Programme - Europe (London) · Selection stages · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-189 (bairdcareers.com) · source record

SIG-366 Official source Baird

Baird's current official 2027 M&A London Summer Internship vacancy states that candidates must be available from 21 June to 27 August 2027.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceCandidates must be available from 21 June - 27 August 2027

London · 2027 Global Investment Banking - M&A London Summer Internship · Application timing and deadlines · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-190 (bairdcareers.com) · source record

SIG-363 Official source Baird

Baird's current official Europe investment banking intern programme page recommends at least one prior finance internship for the London Off-Cycle and Frankfurt Analyst internships.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceFor the London Analyst Off-Cycle and Frankfurt Analyst Internships, we recommend candidates have completed at least one prior internship within finance.

London; Frankfurt · Off-Cycle Intern Analyst Programme (London) and Frankfurt Analyst Internships · Prior experience · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-189 (bairdcareers.com) · source record

SIG-367 Official source Baird

Baird's current official Europe investment banking intern programme page states that the Frankfurt Quarterly Intern Analyst Programme is open to students with an excellent academic record from a top-tier university.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceOpen to German- and English-speaking students with an excellent academic record from a top-tier university.

Frankfurt · Quarterly Intern Analyst Programme (Frankfurt) · University access · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-189 (bairdcareers.com) · source record

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