Manage CareerEdge Alerts If you’re looking for a meaningful way to break into the world of finance, Baird’s Sales & Trading Shadow Week is an unbeatable opportunity to gain real-world exposure inside a global financial services firm known for its award-winning culture.
Held one week before your full-time summer internship, this immersive, one-week experience takes place onsite in Baird’s New York City office. You’ll work full time alongside industry professionals and see firsthand how a top-tier Sales & Trading desk operates.
What You’ll Experience
During Shadow Week, you will:
- Shadow seasoned sales associates and traders in a collaborative, structured environment.
- Gain exposure to a wide range of research products used by investment managers, hedge funds, pension funds, and mutual funds.
- Learn how U.S. equity markets function while observing Baird’s sales teams, trading systems, and both sales-trading and principal-trading desks in action.
Who Should Apply
You’re a great fit if you:
- Are enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in Business or a related field.
- Are interested in equity capital markets and bring strong analytical, sales, and interpersonal skills.
- Have the curiosity, work ethic, and teamwork mindset needed to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Why This Experience Stands Out
- A dynamic environment that accelerates your professional growth.
- A culture that values diverse perspectives, collaboration, and partnership.
- Direct access to Equity Capital Markets leaders, giving you unmatched insight into the Sell-Side and the broader market landscape.
If you’re serious about breaking into Sales & Trading, this is the kind of experience that sets you apart early in your career.
👉 Click here to learn more and apply.
Blog Posted: 12/8/2025
