I applied through an employee referral. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Baird (Milwaukee, WI) in Sep 2010
Interview
Extensive math / quantitative exam and writing test that was very similar to the most difficult questions on the GMAT. Be prepared to discuss why you would belong well at Baird and in research as fit is a big indicator of interview success as Baird culture is extremely important. You should display a strong interest in the capital markets, in addition to the specific sector you are interviewing for, and be ready to pitch a specific stock and walk through a formal discounted cash flow, comparable transaction, LBO, or other valuation methods.
I think everyone gets a Hirevue, and then they move a couple handfuls onto a Phone call interview with an analyst that is mostly behavioral and some brain teasers, Competency test that has math and writing questions, and then a superday if you get one
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Asked about resume, experiences, and why ER? Brain teaser about how many subway sandwiches could fit in a school bus
The first round of Zoom interviews was conducted in late September, followed by an in-person Superday. The first round of interviews was very conversational, with a brain teaser that was focused around the interviewer's area of expertise.
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Question 1
How many Nike basketball shoes are sold in NYC every year?
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Baird (Milwaukee, WI) in Sep 2024
Interview
First an online video Hirevue, then a phone call interview with associate, Analytical and writing exam, in-person Superday in Milwaukee with 5 interviews in total, and then another analytical and writing exam
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Q: Why Milwaukee? Pitch me a stock? Sell me something not a stock?